Lapping Day *Updated 11/13 with pics and videos page 1 and 2.
11-07-2010 | 05:08 PM
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Lapping Day *Updated 11/13 with pics and videos page 1 and 2.
Took the TL out for the last lapping day of the season. Hopefully later tonight ill get some pics from those that took them. There is some good video that needs to be uploaded.
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
11-07-2010 | 06:39 PM
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cant wait to see more pics 
on an unrelated note though, i have a similar rippling on the sidewall of some of my tires. obviously yours is because of stress and heat. but i dont track my car so could it be from age? they have about 50% life left and no idea how long the tires have been on the car. is this rippling a really bad sign? i really dont know much about tire wear.
on an unrelated note though, i have a similar rippling on the sidewall of some of my tires. obviously yours is because of stress and heat. but i dont track my car so could it be from age? they have about 50% life left and no idea how long the tires have been on the car. is this rippling a really bad sign? i really dont know much about tire wear.
11-07-2010 | 09:24 PM
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11-07-2010 | 11:40 PM
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The only ones faster than me were the Evos with R compounds. I was faster than my buddies 400hp at the wheels Mustang. He was faster in the straights but the corners i had fun with him. Every one (even teh EVO drivers) were in awe on how well my car would come out of corners. The LSD makes ALL the difference!! Next year im running R's and plan on closing the gap.
11-08-2010 | 08:13 AM
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93 with a 396 stroker (full race suspension)
Yes, just havent uploaded it and edited it yet
Im not, The suspension is being loaded by the elevation change (down hill into a right hand corner while quick changing to up hill and braking) while cornering (speed is about 75). Normally i have a 1 finger or so gap
Im not, The suspension is being loaded by the elevation change (down hill into a right hand corner while quick changing to up hill and braking) while cornering (speed is about 75). Normally i have a 1 finger or so gap
There is very little roll with my suspension.
the wheels.
11-08-2010 | 12:21 PM
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you can find track days by looking up NASA auto racing, SCCA.org or look for local racetrack websites
Some places offer classes for 200-250 a day with you in your car and a pro driver as your personal coach--often in car for the noob group-
later you advance to lead and follow with instructor--
then allowed on your own at speed like fsttyms 1
he gets a special deal as long time member/user..show up in the afternoon and pay 100 etc
On the track websites you will find a calendar of use--each group that rents the track will have its website- many car clubs or group of friends will rent the track for a day and allow others to join them
Mini Cooper and Nissan Z owners groups are good about it
do some research--
I started at a mini owner day, guy in charge said I made so much improvement in one day that I should attend SCCA driver school and get into competition
When I ended up in the same race group as him, and have lots of pics of me holding him to the outside and behind me,, I smile,,,,,
not sure what he does~
track days will not wear out tires and brakes for the noob group,
but I do suggest hi performance pads.. and always flush brake fluid before and after track days= it will get the workout of its life
Some places offer classes for 200-250 a day with you in your car and a pro driver as your personal coach--often in car for the noob group-
later you advance to lead and follow with instructor--
then allowed on your own at speed like fsttyms 1
he gets a special deal as long time member/user..show up in the afternoon and pay 100 etc
On the track websites you will find a calendar of use--each group that rents the track will have its website- many car clubs or group of friends will rent the track for a day and allow others to join them
Mini Cooper and Nissan Z owners groups are good about it
do some research--
I started at a mini owner day, guy in charge said I made so much improvement in one day that I should attend SCCA driver school and get into competition
When I ended up in the same race group as him, and have lots of pics of me holding him to the outside and behind me,, I smile,,,,,
not sure what he does~
track days will not wear out tires and brakes for the noob group,
but I do suggest hi performance pads.. and always flush brake fluid before and after track days= it will get the workout of its life
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11-08-2010 | 04:57 PM
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Here is one of the sessions. I had to shrink it and reduce quality to fit the 15 min rule. Oh and sorry for the occasional wind noise 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTc9p_z3En0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTc9p_z3En0
11-08-2010 | 08:04 PM
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This elevation change was a biotch to get right. Some of the AWD guys with R compounds were getting up on 2 wheels.
A little sideways action
A little sideways action
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11-08-2010 | 08:24 PM
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