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by backpacker6
Fri Jan 11, 2013 8:15 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Toyo R1R as a Track Tire?
Replies: 15
Views: 3382

Re: Toyo R1R as a Track Tire?

RS3's man.
by backpacker6
Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: iRacing is so cool.
Replies: 96
Views: 42567

Re: iRacing is so cool.

Meh. iRacing can only push out a 179 degree field of view, no matter whether you use 3 or 5 monitors. If you use 5, you are only narrowing the height of the "windsheild" that you are looking through, because you're still only getting 179 degrees. In this case, 5 4:3 monitors is much bette...
by backpacker6
Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:34 am
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: iRacing is so cool.
Replies: 96
Views: 42567

Re: iRacing is so cool.

Check out THIS setup. Holy crap

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twecOsuR5Sw
by backpacker6
Tue Nov 06, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: iRacing is so cool.
Replies: 96
Views: 42567

Re: Anyone have access to a CNC Router?

TedV wrote:Chris, here is what rFactor 2 beta can do. Try not to be distracted by the hot air balloons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW9Uo0qu ... _embedded#
Holy crap that's bad ass.
by backpacker6
Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Regional #12 Worker Check-In
Replies: 68
Views: 14618

Re: Regional #12 Worker Check-In

John Brown wrote:
backpacker6 wrote:Put me down for NO-SHOW.
FTFY Darb....
JB called it. I think I'm out.
by backpacker6
Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Regional #12 Worker Check-In
Replies: 68
Views: 14618

Re: Regional #12 Worker Check-In

Put me down for tech.
by backpacker6
Tue Oct 16, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Teach me about Chevy V8s
Replies: 47
Views: 11940

Re: Teach me about Chevy V8s

I need a shell to put disney's current drivetrain in. If I decide to pull the trigger on this, the whole drivetrain will be for sale as a unit. Should just drop right in to any NA/NB Miata. Could be done in a weekend. It dynoed at 235hp/200tq at the wheels last weekend on a conservative tune. Suppo...
by backpacker6
Tue Oct 09, 2012 1:46 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Dog Fight Solo - Chattanooga - this weekend
Replies: 29
Views: 5566

Re: Dog Fight Solo - Chattanooga - this weekend

ke0ki2k wrote:same place as fabric and sewing supplies.. I like to make cushions and throw pillows with the stuff.
I fixed that for you James lol
by backpacker6
Thu Oct 04, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Blytheville in October
Replies: 154
Views: 26913

Re: Blytheville in October

Anybody else have advice for Marcus and I on attending our first NT? Anybody have room for a set (or two) of tires? We'd rather drive down on his DD's to save rubber/reduce chances of a puncture on the race tires. Walk your ass off then walk some more. Look way ahead while you do. I wish I could go...
by backpacker6
Wed Oct 03, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Forza 4
Replies: 25
Views: 6021

Re: Forza 4

thrdeye wrote:I plan on building an iRacing rig during the off season. it dominates all.
Yeah, I know. I don't have the means for that at the moment. Someday.....
by backpacker6
Wed Oct 03, 2012 4:05 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Forza 4
Replies: 25
Views: 6021

Re: Forza 4

Here's the main thread from it on tennspeed: http://www.tennspeed.net/forums/showthr ... ight=forza Umm, yeah. I'm new to xbox live. When I said "spec" I meant just drive the same car from what's available, not have a bunch of rules and stuff. I don't have time for all that business. I ju...
by backpacker6
Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:54 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Forza 4
Replies: 25
Views: 6021

Re: Forza 4

Cool. I'm usually on there around 10pm a couple nights during the week. I'm Darbinol
by backpacker6
Wed Oct 03, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Forza 4
Replies: 25
Views: 6021

Forza 4

Does anyone play on xbox live? I'm looking for some friendly spec racing competition.
by backpacker6
Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: Points update
Replies: 25
Views: 5913

Re: Points update

GaryM wrote:
MARKP wrote:Looks like you and Darby can also pass me.

Also looks like it was a good thing I brought the other pair of less-dead tires. :lol:
Yeah... these 94pt races are killing me. I'm hoping to give you a run for your money @3rd.
What's my autocross nickname? Jus' sayin'
by backpacker6
Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:38 am
Forum: SCCA General Discussion
Topic: ADESA - DRIVING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 2012 - OFFICIAL THREAD
Replies: 193
Views: 164335

Re: ADESA - DRIVING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE 2012 - OFFICIAL THR

I'm glad it went well and everybody had a blast. I always seem to miss "the best course ever" and "that was the most fun" events :(