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How McLaren Created Their Chrome Car in c/[email protected]

[–] urtlesquirt 1 points 2 years ago

Looks really good, IMO.

Hamilton: The car won't steer, I can't avoid the lines! Coulthard in the commentary box: in c/formuladank

[–] urtlesquirt 4 points 2 years ago

Ackshually this is only true for every team except Williams. When Vowles said that their tech was 20 years out of date, he was actually referring to the fact that they are still secretly using a V10, eliminating the ability for them to brake using KERS.

Packing advice for Patagonia's Huemul Circuit in shoulder season in c/ultralight

[–] urtlesquirt 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Done (as best as I can right now). Thanks!

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Packing advice for Patagonia's Huemul Circuit in shoulder season (self.ultralight)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by urtlesquirt to c/ultralight

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Hi all! Looking for anyone with experience hiking in Patagonia in late shoulder season. I will be headed down at the start of November and plan to do the Huemul Circuit as well as a few other overnights.

I am not overly concerned about my big 3 as I have a solid 20 degree sleep system and a Tarptent Stratopsire 2 that should hold up to the wind, but I AM seeking advice on clothing and footwear! This definitely seems like the trickiest call with the possibility of sustained extreme winds, rain, and cool temps.

I was thinking of the following:

3 pairs darn tough wool socks
2/3 pairs underwear
1 long sleeve sun hoody - open to suggestions, maybe a midweight capilene instead?
1 t shirt
Capilene long underwear
Pants of some kind? Open to suggestions.
1 pair running shorts
Down jacket
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Lighter weight fleece of some kind
Buff or fleece Skida hat
Cheap fleece gloves
Sunglasses

Anything that you would recommend adding/removing? I am wondering if some form of rain mitts could be prudent. This is a lot of clothing already, so I am wondering if certain things are really necessary, such as both a short-sleeve shirt and a sun hoody.

Edit: Adding formal shakedown info.

Where are you going and when: Patagonia, Argentina, Huemul Circuit and other day hikes. November 2023.

What temp range and weather do you expect: 35-65 Fahrenheit/0C-18C. Very high winds, significant rain.

Goal Baseweight (BPW): Ideally 14LBS. Going to be carrying 4 days of food max.

Budget: $400

Non-negotiable Items: Thermarest Neoair X-Lite, Tarptent Stratopsire 2, Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20F with 850fp down

Solo or with another person?: With one other person

Additional Information: None

Lighterpack Link: Traveling right now, so no way to weigh my gear. Will edit later.

Hamilton: The car won't steer, I can't avoid the lines! Coulthard in the commentary box: in c/formuladank

[–] urtlesquirt 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Before the pedants say, "ackshually, Formula One uses disc brake, not drum brakes", I am aware. Thanks.

Coming Soon: Search Lemmy directly from the Windows Start Menu! in c/fediverse

[–] urtlesquirt 2 points 2 years ago

Awesome stuff Rob!

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Hamilton: The car won't steer, I can't avoid the lines! Coulthard in the commentary box: (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 years ago by urtlesquirt to c/formuladank

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Should we have a hot lap challenge? in c/[email protected]

[–] urtlesquirt 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Would love to do something in either a low class iRacing car, AMS2, or anything in AC! My recent obsession is hotlapping the Nordschleife on a big German server that is always full - it's just so fun to drive that track with tons of traffic.

Direct Drive Wheel Upgrade in c/[email protected]

[–] urtlesquirt 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I am so excited to make the upgrade! I am planning on a Moza R9/R12 and the new KS wheel. Just waiting a few months as I am making a major move+other life events. Want to save up a bit and also wait until I have the space for a proper rig.

Just got AMS2 while traveling and I'm psyched to get home and try it.

Stroll: Spa must change before F1 race after Van't Hoff's death - The Race in c/[email protected]

[–] urtlesquirt 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Not much to say aside from agreeing with Lance here. Motorsports will always be high risk but it's a matter of mitigation. It's insane that they resumed the race in those conditions and it's insane that no meaningful changes have been made to these corners since Anthoine's death. There have been other legendary corners at Spa that were revised due to driver deaths, so something new needs to be considered here. I don't know if the 1994 chicane layout makes a ton of sense, but they need to find something.

Edit: After reading more, I really also want to emphasize just how badly race control fucked up here. Safety car for 15 minutes in cold weather and driving rain...and then giving the green light with a single lap to end the race? Anyone that thinks that is a reasonable idea is insane. There is absolutely no time for tires to come to temperature and even if there was, I still feel that racing Spa in significant rain/spray conditions is just dumb.

Huuuuuulk goooo you can do it in c/formuladank

[–] urtlesquirt 2 points 2 years ago

RIP the dream.

2023 Austrian Grand Prix [SPRINT] discussion thread in c/formula1

[–] urtlesquirt 3 points 2 years ago

That was super entertaining, lots of great passes and the drama with the pit stops was fun.

NASA is recycling 98 percent of astronaut pee and sweat on the ISS into drinkable water in c/technology

[–] urtlesquirt 4 points 2 years ago

I was more thinking Dune, but that also works.

Race Winner Spoiler Test. in c/[email protected]

[–] urtlesquirt 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I can see it now:

ALO
BOT
PIA

Right guys? Right?