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**HondaME** · 02-13-2008, 04:27 PM

HondaClub.com members, be advised that this section is ONLY for legally sanctioned racing discussions. Street racing is NEVER supported, promoted, condoned, or discussed by HondaClub.com staff and will NOT be tolerated. Please post cautiously !

JimmyJames · 02-13-2008, 06:24 PM

wow awfully empty forum *cough* *cough*

**TJ213** · 02-13-2008, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyJames

wow awfully empty forum *cough* *cough*

Probably because its only existed for a few hours, there will be posts here soon.

Remember you can post on performance driving techniques as well as racing.

**8695Beaters** · 02-13-2008, 10:11 PM

Ed Loh Editorial - Sport Compact Car Magazine

Jay Chen Editorial - Drag Launch - Sport Compact Car

Two interesting articles that I really like. The first is a must-read for any enthusiast, especially any one who wants to race, even an amateur (especailly so). The second is just cool, definitely worth reading, and yet another reason why street racing is dumb. I'm trying to find the 7 Rules of Mt Akina by Dave Coleman (another awesome read), but haven't had any luck (found a drifting site that had the article posted, but it wouldn't load).

**EyesofFreedom** · 02-14-2008, 04:38 PM

Ya know it is ironic cause I am thinking of building a 5th gen hatch for SCCA racing out at Roebling Road...like 15 minutes from my house!

**8695Beaters** · 02-14-2008, 09:13 PM

I found the 7 Rules Of Mt. Akina by Dave Coleman (former SCC tech Editor, current Mazdaspeed engineer). Here is the shortened version:

Rule #1: There is no reset button. Real driving takes real skill, not bouncing off other cars/the wall. And unlike NFS, there is no repair marker (I really wish there was, it would have made my life easier).
Rule #2: Don't race. Driving and worrying about winning together might kill you. See how many people wreck just driving normally? Now add the whole stress of negotiating the touge with someone else breathing down your neck and you may find out how true rule #1 is.
Rule #3: Respect the line: See those yellow lines? Netwon's Third law of Physics says that a body hauling ass hitting another body head on hurts like a mutha. Fortunately there is a little yellow line that keeps most other bodies away from you. Keep to it even when you can see the other side, because your reflexes will always keep you on your side when you get caught in a panic.
Rule #4: Late apex everything. it's worth the 10th of a second to keep living. Driving new roads means you don't know what's coming next. Driven the same stretch everyday all your life? Real roads change daily and if you treat them like they don't it tends to hurt.
Rule #5: Left foot brake. Takes some practice, but it'll make you faster and keep you from Newton's wrath when some idiot is in blatant disregard of the third rule.
Rule #6: Read ahead. The next hundred feet of road are more important than what's under your hood. Even the cars with the best brakes need some room to slow down.
Rule #7: Drive humbly. The second you think how great you are rule #1 usually comes into play soon after.

If you drive lwith these in mind all the time, whether on the street or the track, you will be able to avoid about 80% of the problems you could face. I wish someone would start making kids read these to get their licenses.

**HondaME** · 02-15-2008, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8695Beaters

I found the 7 Rules Of Mt. Akina by Dave Coleman (former SCC tech Editor, current Mazdaspeed engineer). Rule #3: Respect the line: See those yellow lines? Netwon's Third law of Physics says that a body hauling ass hitting another body head on hurts like a mutha.

i've been an engineer for 15 years, and I've never heard this basic principle stated this way! lol

**8695Beaters** · 02-15-2008, 06:38 AM

That's a direct Coleman quote, I can't take credit for that one.

marcos · 02-22-2008, 11:56 PM

is Coleman from Japan
cuz thats where mt Akina is
and mt Akina was the mountian where drifting was always taking place at around 2-6 in the morning

I know this because i saw the movie Initial D haha
you guys should watch it
it freaken sweeeeeeet haha

**8695Beaters** · 02-23-2008, 09:01 AM

No, he's from Cali. Mt. Akina is the nickname he gave the local mountain around LA because all the "wannabe Takumis" go race there every weekend. And he won't tell anyone else where it is because he doesn't wan anyone else going out and wrecking (a lot of people do on that hill).

02-13-2008, 04:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-13-2008, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,235	Ed Loh Editorial - Sport Compact Car Magazine Jay Chen Editorial - Drag Launch - Sport Compact Car Two interesting articles that I really like. The first is a must-read for any enthusiast, especially any one who wants to race, even an amateur (especailly so). The second is just cool, definitely worth reading, and yet another reason why street racing is dumb. I'm trying to find the 7 Rules of Mt Akina by Dave Coleman (another awesome read), but haven't had any luck (found a drifting site that had the article posted, but it wouldn't load). __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

02-14-2008, 04:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
EyesofFreedom Official Instigator! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,103	Ya know it is ironic cause I am thinking of building a 5th gen hatch for SCCA racing out at Roebling Road...like 15 minutes from my house! __________________ Myspace me... http://www.myspace.com/hondaclub_eyesoffreedom Ferio Project car build page... http://www.my2002ex.mysite.com My other passion... http://www.nscale.org/defaulteng.htm

02-14-2008, 09:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,235	I found the 7 Rules Of Mt. Akina by Dave Coleman (former SCC tech Editor, current Mazdaspeed engineer). Here is the shortened version: Rule #1: There is no reset button. Real driving takes real skill, not bouncing off other cars/the wall. And unlike NFS, there is no repair marker (I really wish there was, it would have made my life easier). Rule #2: Don't race. Driving and worrying about winning together might kill you. See how many people wreck just driving normally? Now add the whole stress of negotiating the touge with someone else breathing down your neck and you may find out how true rule #1 is. Rule #3: Respect the line: See those yellow lines? Netwon's Third law of Physics says that a body hauling ass hitting another body head on hurts like a mutha. Fortunately there is a little yellow line that keeps most other bodies away from you. Keep to it even when you can see the other side, because your reflexes will always keep you on your side when you get caught in a panic. Rule #4: Late apex everything. it's worth the 10th of a second to keep living. Driving new roads means you don't know what's coming next. Driven the same stretch everyday all your life? Real roads change daily and if you treat them like they don't it tends to hurt. Rule #5: Left foot brake. Takes some practice, but it'll make you faster and keep you from Newton's wrath when some idiot is in blatant disregard of the third rule. Rule #6: Read ahead. The next hundred feet of road are more important than what's under your hood. Even the cars with the best brakes need some room to slow down. Rule #7: Drive humbly. The second you think how great you are rule #1 usually comes into play soon after. If you drive lwith these in mind all the time, whether on the street or the track, you will be able to avoid about 80% of the problems you could face. I wish someone would start making kids read these to get their licenses. __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

02-15-2008, 06:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,235	That's a direct Coleman quote, I can't take credit for that one. __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

02-13-2008, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
JimmyJames Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 34	wow awfully empty forum cough cough

02-22-2008, 11:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
marcos Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 229	is Coleman from Japan cuz thats where mt Akina is and mt Akina was the mountian where drifting was always taking place at around 2-6 in the morning I know this because i saw the movie Initial D haha you guys should watch it it freaken sweeeeeeet haha

02-23-2008, 09:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
8695Beaters Geek In Training Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,235	No, he's from Cali. Mt. Akina is the nickname he gave the local mountain around LA because all the "wannabe Takumis" go race there every weekend. And he won't tell anyone else where it is because he doesn't wan anyone else going out and wrecking (a lot of people do on that hill). __________________ "I really like going fast. Just go off and meditate in the wind, you know? As corny as it sounds it works and feels good. It's a good way to just let the weight of the world off every once in a while...is this a big pose? I mean, yes this is a pose! I mean am I driving down the street to not get noticed in this thing? I mean rebellious is what this thing is I would say!!!" -James Hetfield

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