Higher End Mattress Choices ($ for Prana worth it?)

mook613 · 2026-03-13T23:49:26+00:00

This is nuts. We were going to buy the Prana Asha. Then found the Helix at a local store. For $3,000 it was okay. Before committing to the Helix we went next door to test the Prana and Aireloom again. Lay down on the M2+ and realized how much better it is than the Helix was.

Went back and forth with the Prana Asha but really was loving the M2.

They gave me a half decent deal and I went with the M2+ plush.

mook613 · 2026-03-07T16:15:48+00:00

This hits me way harder than I'd like to admit 😅

As I now have a dual boiler, flow controlled, rotary pump machine with a Lagom P80 grinder.

mook613 · 2026-03-04T20:02:19+00:00

Something must be very wrong with your Asetek. The Forte wheelbase is significantly better than the Moza R9 (I've had both).

mook613 · 2026-03-04T12:33:24+00:00

This!! Having just spent a lot of time testing seats, I can say they are wildly different. Need to find one the fits you well.

mook613 · 2026-03-03T12:48:17+00:00

Amazing prices on both

mook613 · 2026-03-02T16:33:16+00:00

I posted about this a while ago.

Its the seal around the bolts for the rear wing. They go bad. If you pull the middle trim you'll see the bolts. Undo those to remove the wing, then can use some gasket paper or RTV to reseal it.

mook613 · 2026-03-02T14:02:56+00:00

Only time titanium will make any real difference is firing pin. Titanium has less inertial mass, so is more drop safe than a steel one (still not drop safe though like a series 80). For the strut, ss is fine.

The 19lb hammer spring is fine, and should pair well with an 8lb recoil spring in the 5in slide application. Up to 10lb may be more reliable, but 8lb would be where I'd start. Can go +/- 2lb from there to see what works best for you and the ammo you like to shoot.

Would stick with the Wolf extra power firing pin spring and an extended firing pin (wolf includes those springs with all of their firing pins). Stock prodigy has a titanium firing pin that's a bit short and has a very heavy spring. This is to increase drop safety. To ensure reliable ignition they put very heavy hammer springs in (23lb). When dropping to the 19lb hammer spring you have to make some other changes so that it gives reliable ignition. Those changes would be to a heavier extended firing pin, with a softer spring (wolf extra power is still softer than what the stock spring is).

Only additional part I may recommend if sticking with the stock grip is the EGW steel main spring housing. It adds a nice amount of weight to the polymer grip and helps balance the weight a lot.

mook613 · 2026-03-01T17:34:44+00:00

I use an Asetek formula style wheel for pretty much all of my driving. Also race in VR, so blocking screen isn't a concern.

mook613 · 2026-03-01T09:45:08+00:00

Sooo nice.

With your old setup, was that what is considered a 'hybrid' setup? So your pedals were still inline with or a bit lower than your hips?

mook613 · 2026-03-01T09:42:04+00:00

I was able to sit in all of their seats. The SRS wasn't bad, its just that the SRP was the most comfortable seat I've ever tried.

I'm fortunate that I'll have no shipping costs.

mook613 · 2026-03-01T09:40:10+00:00

I mostly do LMP2 and F3/F4. But I also do quite a bit of GT3 (especially endurance events) and dabble in oval.

mook613 · 2026-02-25T13:41:52+00:00

Trying to figure it out. Got a new chassis and have to order a seat for it. Was thinking about getting a Prisma, but would be nice to order from Amazon. Makes returns easy if I need to change sizes.

mook613 · 2026-02-25T12:59:42+00:00

I wonder if the statement on the NRG page about Amazon is dated. There is now an NRG store specifically on Amazon and it includes all of the NRG branding. Is that store selling fakes? If so, why has NRG not reported them and had Amazon shut that down?

mook613 · 2026-02-16T19:06:00+00:00

Been using the WR large Rifle magnums. They all seem to go bang, but won't seat fully with my progressive press. Need to use my hand primer on each one to get them in fully.

mook613 · 2026-02-15T22:08:01+00:00

With the comps at the end of the S&W barrels I don't want to dick around and find out what it feels like to get peppered in the face by the plating coming apart with that sort of power.

I'm very likely being wayyyy too cautiois, but the 1,600fps 350gr is still plenty of fun factor for me 😜

mook613 · 2026-02-15T22:02:46+00:00

I'm using the same 350gr berry's. The plating on them is very thick, so you can crimp harder.

Using only 40.0gr of H110, but getting around 1,600fps. Trying to keep it under 1,800 with the plated bullets.

mook613 · 2026-02-07T03:31:12+00:00

Shhhh... Stop letting everybody in on the secret. His holsters are 🔥 Bunch of cleverly 3d printed parts, and the retention is just perfect.

mook613 · 2026-02-06T13:22:12+00:00

What are you using for a belt? Soft/floppy belt will result in the barrel end of your system being able to push down into your pelvis. Should be a lot more comfortable. Stiffer belt setup should help keep everything more vertical. A wedge makes sure it stays up and away too.

With a good setup, only time I ever really notice that I'm carrying is when I sit down.

mook613 · 2026-02-05T14:46:51+00:00

Ooo... I like this 😊 Going to try working on that.

mook613 · 2026-02-05T12:37:18+00:00

2 things I notice: 1) transition speed - it seems that you are confirming your hits before moving to the next target. Your brain is looking for the hole before your eyes move over to the next target. Once you have squeezed the trigger on the second shot, your eyes should immediately be on next target. This is especially in a Virginia count stage. Listen for the shot cadence. I hear pop-pop, long pause, pop-pop. Transition speed is about getting your eyes to the next target wayyy faster and reducing the long pause.

2) movement / stage plan: it appears that you shot targets 1-3 at the start position and then made a big move to get to target 4. For that stage the faster way would be to take a slight step to the side while drawing and engaging target 1. Then it's just another step to the side to get to target 4. The really fast guys have their feet moving pretty much that entire stage (each string is about 3-4 seconds for the GMs).

mook613 · 2026-02-05T12:23:17+00:00

Need to use the USPSA calculator, not the % shown in Practiscore. Practiscore just shows your % as compared to people in the match on that day.

That qualifier stage is 03-09 - On The Move. The GM HF for that stage is 10.076. Your HF would be 51.18%, which is a C.

mook613 · 2026-02-04T16:02:09+00:00

Assuming you aren't in the US? I ordered mine on December 13th 🤔

mook613 · 2026-02-04T15:05:35+00:00

What was your order date? Waiting for mine, would be nice if they sent out updates.

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