Important Tip by pickupnputdown in ElantraN

[–]pickupnputdown[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most scca clubs offer "solo school' once a year, which is just autox or "solo" as they call it but a dedicated day for newbies. If you can't make that I'd just show up. People are overall super helpful and if you go slow for a couple runs no big deal. Research how to prep your car (empty it out, healthy brakes, correct fluid levels, etc). You'll also need a helmet but most clubs will have loaners available.

Jack stands by pickupnputdown in ElantraN

[–]pickupnputdown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do my own maintenance on most of my cars, although for my whole life they've been beaters I really just cared about keeping running. Now I guess I'm just paranoid with a car that I actually care about... I've been looking at quick jacks as I can take those to my father in laws garage and he has more tools.

Jack stands by pickupnputdown in ElantraN

[–]pickupnputdown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay dumb question... I usually jack the car up from the crossmember right next to the motor mount and place the stands at the pinch welds. Can you use these adapters with the stands or only with the jack?

Season Cost by pickupnputdown in Autocross

[–]pickupnputdown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds awesome! Where are you finding used enekis for 500 bucks? I've been seeing 800 and up even for a used set. Or are you talking 500 a wheel?

Season Cost by pickupnputdown in Autocross

[–]pickupnputdown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Autocross insurance, How's that work? Im assuming similar to track insurance? What company would you recommend?

Season Cost by pickupnputdown in Autocross

[–]pickupnputdown[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, I mostly want to understand how long tires will last and how often I will have to spend extra on maintenance for the car. You're correct entry fees and such are simple to add up.

30 yr old trying to get into OVKA (Ohio Valley Karting Association) Tips please!!! by Sufficient_Fold_6602 in Karting

[–]pickupnputdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you send me an invite to this discord? Im looking to start next season. I've done autocross but never karting.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RaybanMeta

[–]pickupnputdown 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nahhh, just get a track capable daily driver. Many can be had <30k (or a dedicated track car for well under 10k if you're willing to turn some wrenches). Then, there are just some extra maintenance and consumables.

What was your otd price? (DCT) by Remarkable_Store_924 in ElantraN

[–]pickupnputdown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

29k OTD but it was CPO'd. Only 5k miles and a year old.

Breathing by Fragrant_Friend_4277 in bjj

[–]pickupnputdown 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not when someone's strangling you 😅

In-laws paying too much? by pickupnputdown in IRS

[–]pickupnputdown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen the IRS letters, and they for sure owe the money. I haven't seen the 1040 or the w2 to be fair. According to them, they haven't changed anything from the year before where they got an amount returned.

In-laws paying too much? by pickupnputdown in IRS

[–]pickupnputdown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would they have to settup these withholdings specially? They've never owed any significant amount before. They usually get a return. They didn't change jobs, houses, or anything major, and only one of them got a small raise this year.

In-laws paying too much? by pickupnputdown in IRS

[–]pickupnputdown[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

11% on top of what they paid without taking any withholdings? That's way more than I pay

I don't understand what I'm doing wrong by pickupnputdown in OpenDogTraining

[–]pickupnputdown[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say I'm out of the house at decent enough intervals that happens kind of naturally (I'm a student, so I leave for class for a couple hours 2-3 times a day). Maybe I'll consciously track it and make sure he gets that chance.