What did ya-all get that will make you faster?

Don Salyers · Post by **Don Salyers** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 12:59 pm

I got a new quick release steering hub from Joe's racing, only makes me faster getting out of and into the car, and at my age that is very important. I also got a new Hero-HD that will at least show me how fast I woulda, coulda, shoulda been.

How about you?

Don

Mako Koiwai · Post by **Mako Koiwai** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 1:58 pm

2 benefit All of Us ... I got a Samsung SC-HMX20C mini HD camcorder ... that also shoots 300 frames per second SD quality video. It's another on of those weird hybrid cameras ... does HD and SD video, plus stills ... and includes a built-in flash. It can also take stills while shooting HD video.

Check out this weird'ish 300 fps test clip, with a Canon Tele Adapter being hand held in front of the lens. Doesn't work correctly, it's a Standard Def adapter ... but makes for some neat effects ... watch until close to the end and check out the leaves at the bottom of the frame:

Standard Def/300 fps: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYy8PMAY9gg&NR=1

Here is footage in HD mode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMNxgr2IaJw

Does nice stills also:

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Mako Koiwai · Post by **Mako Koiwai** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:08 pm

Women are so fussy! I got Karen a nice necklace like accessory ... one of those neck collar, helmet supports, in elegant black ... the stylish tapered model ... so she's a bit more protected doing her track days.

Kurt Rahn · Post by **Kurt Rahn** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:29 pm

Don't have 'em yet but either...

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...or...

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Still haven't decided. Hopefully I'll have 'em mounted and ready to go for the 1/9 weekend.

Mike Kazmierczak · Post by **Mike Kazmierczak** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:43 pm

Haven't received them yet.

Hope to have it all sorted out by the 9th.

George Schilling · Post by **George Schilling** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 5:59 pm

Got a new shirt. I'm calling it "racing" green.

And I also have a plan to run the car 20 pounds lighter. The question is whether I have the will power to stay on a diet.

Michael Palero · Post by **Michael Palero** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:20 pm

Nothing physical, but I did land a few key Sundays as PTO.

Jonathan Lugod · Post by **Jonathan Lugod** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 7:11 pm

Michael Palero wrote:Nothing physical, but I did land a few key Sundays as PTO.

I gave you a ride for next year!

Q V · Post by **Q V** » Sat Dec 26, 2009 7:53 pm

i got a ps3 from my uncle (YAY)! Combine that w/ some Gran Turismo & I'm set for the 2010 season

I also got myself a simpson neckbrace & some new simpson harness seat belt pads (thanks to the ad posted by Tom about the sale) - was hoping I'd get a hans device for 30% off, but no go, haha.

Don Salyers · Post by **Don Salyers** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 7:59 am

Quoc-Viet Dang wrote:i got a ps3 from my uncle (YAY)! Combine that w/ some Gran Turismo & I'm set for the 2010 season

I also got myself a simpson neckbrace & some new simpson harness seat belt pads (thanks to the ad posted by Tom about the sale) - was hoping I'd get a hans device for 30% off, but no go, haha.

Did you get a larger seat!!!

Don

Steve Ekstrand · Post by **Steve Ekstrand** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:16 am

I don't know when I'll make it to an autocross again. But, hey! There is always Gran Turismo...

Robert Puertas · Post by **Robert Puertas** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:50 am

My wallet's lighter, does that count?

Michael Palero · Post by **Michael Palero** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 10:57 am

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Actually, I had an early Christmas present the 1st week of December.

I drove to Woodland Hills and waited 2 hours for a Craigslist seller to show up.
I came with exactly $140 in cash, like the Craigslist ad stated. Apparently someone created a duplicate advert with that lower amount as the seller was sure he posted the advert with a price of $350 for the racing chair + wheel.

I honestly wasn't trying to low-ball the guy at all.
I said I wouldn't have driven to Woodland Hills all the way from El Monte during rush hour if I thought the gear was selling for $350.
He gave me the gear and said something along the lines of "I'm Santa Claus today-- Merry Christmas now get the hell out of here"

Steve Ekstrand wrote:I don't know when I'll make it to an autocross again. But, hey! There is always Gran Turismo...

I hope you're turning down the force feedback on that wheel!

Thomas Smith · Post by **Thomas Smith** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:30 am

I got a couple books....

"Go Like hell" which is about Ford's quest to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

"Mark Donohue - Technical Excellence at Speed" which is a very comprehensive biography of a great racer.

Hoping for some rainy days this week while I'm off so I have an excuse to sit on the couch reading all day...

Mako Koiwai · Post by **Mako Koiwai** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 12:24 pm

Not familiar with that Donohue book ... only "Unfair Advantage" ... which IS interesting. Who would have thought that racing only 30, 40 years ago was so "unscientific"

Daryl Slawnikowski · Post by **Daryl Slawnikowski** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 1:31 pm

For our 02 Mustang GT, that Ozzie will be testing on his 18th B-day which is the Jan 9 practice.

Theo O. · Post by **Theo O.** » Sun Dec 27, 2009 5:00 pm

Probably won't make me faster...

Hankook Ventus RS3 255 square on Kosei's K1's. Doesn't look like I'm going to get it in time for next event. Tirerack said they are back ordered.

Mihai Surubariu · Post by **Mihai Surubariu** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:49 pm

Although I like the G25/27 steering wheel better, but the pedals are the $H!T2

Since i still don't have a car (for another 2 months probably) Iracing it is.

Did I mention my Wife Co-Santa'ed these :heyes:

Theo O. · Post by **Theo O.** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:01 pm

Mihai Surubariu wrote:

Although I like the G25/27 steering wheel better, but the pedals are the $H!T2

Since i still don't have a car (for another 2 months probably) Iracing it is.

Did I mention my Wife Co-Santa'ed these :heyes:

Those pedals looks sick. What racing Game are you playing?

Theo O. · Post by **Theo O.** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:04 pm

I want these

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxMGdF_i ... _embedded#

Mihai Surubariu · Post by **Mihai Surubariu** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 3:42 pm

I only play Iracing now due to lack of time to mess with anything else ... motion sims start at aroun 25k anything decent is 40k and up ...

Kristoffer Gjevre · Post by **Kristoffer Gjevre** » Tue Dec 29, 2009 5:48 pm

Theo Osifeso wrote:I want these

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxMGdF_i ... _embedded#

I want one too!!!

A different company was at the LA Autoshow where you could try it, but I had my 6 year old along and he was not tall enough to do it, and not calm enough that I could do it... besides they had the motion responses scaled way back (it barely moved doing an off-road truck sim)... liability issue I am sure...

Steve Abbott · Post by **Steve Abbott** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 1:38 pm

GRA.

George Schilling · Post by **George Schilling** » Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:05 pm

Steve Abbott wrote:GRA.

We'll see.

Matthew Thiemann · Post by **Matthew Thiemann** » Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:05 am

Koni doubles from TcKline, although I'm still waiting on them

I don't think they'll make it to the first event because I have to custom build the housings and then get it aligned/balanced

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