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Forum: Track Talk 08-25-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,938
Posted By dgwilsonm3
BMW NCC now has a Friday skidpad program at their...

BMW NCC now has a Friday skidpad program at their events. $50 for 50 minutes, instructed.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-30-2017, 06:38 PM
Replies: 515
Views: 292,081
Posted By dgwilsonm3
Polk is selling RTiA speakers for 40% off. I...

Polk is selling RTiA speakers for 40% off. I have RTiA7's as speakers to listen to when I work out on my treadmill and elliptical.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 09-30-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,801
Posted By dgwilsonm3
I have a 27 inch Sony Trinitron that cost $999...

I have a 27 inch Sony Trinitron that cost $999 (back when a good color TV was $300) available for the taking. Now one can get a 4K HDR 49 inch Sony for $999.
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 03-05-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,852
Posted By dgwilsonm3
I said, "hell no, I don't feel comfortable with...

I said, "hell no, I don't feel comfortable with that" to which he responded, "fine, make it 7000 then." If I could rev this thing to 6700, I'll be a very happy man indeed -- especially considering...
Forum: Track Talk 06-09-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,820
Posted By dgwilsonm3
When Tom Phillips rented the Shenandoah pad with...

When Tom Phillips rented the Shenandoah pad with friends we ran it both ways. We were not reminded to run only CW. I assumed it was vestigial language from when there was only one pad.

When...
Forum: Track Talk 06-09-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,820
Posted By dgwilsonm3
When instructing unaccomplished skidpadders we...

When instructing unaccomplished skidpadders we run CCW. That is because they tend to drop their eyes. We can point across the bridge of their noses and make a better impression than pointing out...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 02-12-2015, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1,985
Views: 643,934
Posted By dgwilsonm3
Daniel Ricciardo was impressive on Top Gear...

Daniel Ricciardo was impressive on Top Gear Monday. Best GP driver lap. I know it's impossible to compare laps run on different days, but his next to last corner was stellar.
Forum: Porsche & BMW Cars For Sale/Wanted 01-24-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,324
Posted By dgwilsonm3
1988 944 n/a

Car has less than 83k miles. Second owner. Car garaged whole life until recent Corvette purchase. Significant recent repairs at ASG. Extra set cosmetically challenged wheels included. Also, set...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 01-21-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8,776
Views: 2,697,563
Posted By dgwilsonm3
According to PTI the player who intercepted Brady...

According to PTI the player who intercepted Brady was said to have noticed the ball felt soft. He denies this. Certainly fans of Pats opponents feel deflated.
Forum: Track Talk 01-01-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,396
Posted By dgwilsonm3
New Track

The Delaware Valley BMW Chapter has a 2015 event scheduled for Palmer Motorsports Park. New track in Massachusetts. 2.3 miles, elevation changes, counterclockwise.
Forum: Track Talk 06-14-2014, 08:00 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 26,300
Posted By dgwilsonm3
I had a student years ago at a Cadillac event on...

I had a student years ago at a Cadillac event on the Main Circuit with a supercharged GTO. The car would spin its rear wheels at beginner speeds through turn 3.

I believe that lots of heretofore...
Forum: Track Talk 05-24-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,622
Posted By dgwilsonm3
Next Street Survival is the BMW/Porsche event at...

Next Street Survival is the BMW/Porsche event at Sykesville on June 7. It is like doing the morning HPDC exercises all day (including skidpad).
Forum: Track Talk 04-14-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,939
Posted By dgwilsonm3
If you run them on the street does the brake dust...

If you run them on the street does the brake dust eat the wheel finish?
Forum: Track Talk 04-07-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 31,103
Posted By dgwilsonm3
Big thanks to Mia for helping out the skidpad...

Big thanks to Mia for helping out the skidpad crew, leading cars to and from the pad, timing, handling the radio, etc.
Forum: Track Talk 04-07-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,622
Posted By dgwilsonm3
I will be there. Students are assigned to...

I will be there. Students are assigned to instructors. I have requested specific students in the past, and tend to get them because I help set up cones at ADESA and oversee one of the 2 sessions at...
Forum: Track Talk 02-23-2014, 08:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,354
Posted By dgwilsonm3
Big thanks to Fatih for his work timing on the...

Big thanks to Fatih for his work timing on the skidpad. And keeping a video record. It's a shame he couldn't video himself as he did a stellar job on his two efforts.
Forum: Track Talk 02-08-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,293
Posted By dgwilsonm3
NCC groups by relative speed. So they will look...

NCC groups by relative speed. So they will look at your experience (and experience on Main Circuit) and car when placing you. But they won't know your skills. They may well hook you up with an...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 02-03-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,753
Posted By dgwilsonm3
When they referred to the Montana led 55-10...

When they referred to the Montana led 55-10 trouncing Denver suffered I was reminded of a picture I saw of a highway sign altered to read Speed Limit 55 Broncos 10
Forum: Track Talk 12-31-2013, 12:57 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,535
Posted By dgwilsonm3
Shenandoah is off NCC BMW schedule as well (2...

Shenandoah is off NCC BMW schedule as well (2 Main Circuit events instead of 1).
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 11-30-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,236
Posted By dgwilsonm3
Charlie Rose - Rush

Last night Charlie Rose had a show with Ron Howard and N Lauda. I recorded it but haven't watched it. Not sure when reruns are on.
Forum: Track Talk 11-07-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 25,742
Posted By dgwilsonm3
The Jeff only has 7 corners. Perhaps you are...

The Jeff only has 7 corners. Perhaps you are referring to beginning and ending of 7.
Forum: Track Talk 11-05-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,114
Posted By dgwilsonm3
Know several including myself who run Direzzas...

Know several including myself who run Direzzas and are happy. Know one who runs and likes Yokos. Both can be flipped for extra wear. Others have different inner/outer tread patterns, some even...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-16-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,983
Posted By dgwilsonm3
When Infiniti and Lexus premiered in the late 80s...

When Infiniti and Lexus premiered in the late 80s they were favorably compared to the BMW 5 series. They really were no substitute, but suddenly BMW added 8 cylinders and kept prices down. So,...
Forum: Miscellaneous Discussions 08-13-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,042
Posted By dgwilsonm3
Chris Harris compares FR-S to 370Z to used Cayman...

Chris Harris compares FR-S to 370Z to used Cayman S in

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUhLXvxlQR4
Forum: Track Talk 08-02-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,360
Posted By dgwilsonm3
Shufflers can learn to transition into hand over...

Shufflers can learn to transition into hand over hand to counter large angle oversteer, but it takes them a lot longer than nonshufflers. Also, many seem to regress. So shufflers should expect to...
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