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In Acura’s defense (and OP/optronix) : the manual specifies exact fluids for brakes, trans, engine coolant. Brake fluid they say that isn’t Acura Heavy Duty DOT3 can cause corrosion…. but non AcuraHD fluid can be used temporarily. I find it VERY hard to believe any of the decent quality...

No way! I totally disagree. What kind of brake failure are you thinking could be caused by a non-OEM but tried & true DOT3 or 4 fluid? RBF or Castrol or another quality fluid. Don’t hand them toothpaste and ask for them to use that lol. I’ve never heard of brand specific brake fluid in a...

clean looking car! I saw one driving down the highway in some snow the other day and I chuckled.

that is pretty wild… I wonder what warranty claim would be related to a specific brake fluid. As long as you use a dot three or dot four it seems like there should never be a problem. Granted if you flush the brakes yourself and introduce a bunch of air and cause problems, that seems like that...

Put in some FL5 wheels. I like em! TPMS warning might get the old electrical tape treatment tho ? sorry for the crappy distracting background

little more for instructor … but I think you can do a single day too (which can be as much seat time as a 2 day event with many other groups). overall good group to run with although none are perfect. Everyone I’ve ever done events with has had some high HP cars holding everyone up at some...

chin is a little pricey … they have some strict rules for moving up in run groups which can be annoying sometimes but also not all bad. you get a LOT of track time with them. Each day has numerous 30-40 min sesssions and then a 60 min session at the end of the day with all run groups mixed in...

I’m like 7h away. Pretty long haul but worth it and I meet some friends there from a couple east coast spots so it’s a lot of fun! Great track! I’ll have to check out track daze… this one is with Chin.

I had to make custom wood ramps for my driveway to prevent having to redo my driveway… that was for a Porsche GT4 that was quite low. The ITS catches that same spot and I’ve just been slowly shaving it down :) sounds bad but don’t really care.

traded my ITS for the Z06 but then missed the ITS too much so traded my Sierra 2500 for another ITS lol. Z06 is a red mist over black interior 3LZ with front axle lift. No aero or CCBs. Would’ve preferred Z07 but didn’t want to pass up this allocation. Going to VIR in like 10 days. Can’t wait!

I’ve heard different rationale. Easier extrication if you’re in an accident, giving pointbys is easier, better visibility esp if windows are tinted (some of the workers are trained to look for properly attached helmet chin straps, if they see it hanging loose they might call you in, harder to...

This should be a sticky. Pun intended. Glad you got your car sorted! I have a friend with an FL5 who is having the issue as well.

good choice. and then spend as much as you see fit… remember, the $$$ goes up most for features and gadgets, not safety. I think greggg has a point that you shouldn’t get a helmet that doesn’t offer full safety ratings. also, I recommend a full face with visor to prevent catching a rock or...

some places have a food snacks spread, some don’t. Best not to assume and sometimes it’s a hassle depending on where you’re parked. 4 sessions is a good first event. Pace car tells me they probably cater to newer drivers which is a good place to start. Brake fluid should be fine based on...

agree with playing with settings. Nannies can save you if you make a mistake, but can also cause excessive heat (and therefore wear) in the brakes/tires and cause some pulled power on corner exit as well as unpredictability. With a new car/track I like leaving more of the Nannie’s on and...

Can you rent a helmet? If you decide the hobby isn’t for you, you can save some money. Otherwise, I would just you to a site like saferacer and pick the helmet you like. if you have a local shop where you can try them on that’s even better. safety standards are the same from $300-6000...

Carvana offered $44k. So 3 offers on trade near Dayton Ohio and Carvana: $44k, $45k and $47k Someone may find that helpful.

3 months is a long time.. I hope it gets resolved quickly for ya!

Landing on a ITS isn’t a bad spot. Although u did like the cars I’ve had, they still were flawed. Including thr M3CS I had which was an absolute beast. It could’ve been my last car ever .. functional, fast, best seats I’ve had (better than GT4 buckets imo) but I think I have more fun in the...

No doubt there can be an addiction element to car trading … the transaction for sure could be considered similar to a high/rush. It can be something that is part of the hobby though too. Trying to find a perfect car is a fools errand, but sampling cars for modest losses isn’t super crazy...