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WynnS123

03-29-2010, 03:10 AM

March 14, 2010

Road Atlanta was awesome! I'm driving in HPDE 2 with NASA in this video. I was completely lost the first couple of sessions out, but my instructor helped immensely. To be honest, the track scared me at first. There are so many blind corners, and extreme elevation changes that you can't really grasp from the video.

http://vimeo.com/10316417

The 2 Ferrari race cars that passed me sounded amazing. The video doesn't quite capture the music I was hearing as they went by. I think they were allowed on track with the HPDE 2 students because they missed out on one of their practice sessions for HPDE 4 due to the quiet hours on Sunday. I'm just glad I got to hear them at full throttle right in front of me.

http://vimeo.com/10517008

March 27, 2010

Here's one from Nashville Super Speedway this past Saturday. I set a new personal best time of a 1:11. The guy in the white 370Z is one of our drivers for the the Chump Car / Lemons race. The Black STi is Michael Poole's, another one of our drivers. The Z is completely gutted with a cage. It weighs in at 2900lbs wearing 305 r-compound tires (Toyo R888 ), Stoptech big brake kit, JRZ Coilovers, and an Aeromotive active wing among other mods. The car is sick! Michael's flat black STi is also on R888 and puts out 320 whp. Looks like I need to step up to some real rubber.

http://vimeo.com/10514926

1126eclipse

03-29-2010, 03:26 AM

Some good video's.. I have none to contribute yet , but hope to change that here soon.

WynnS123

03-29-2010, 04:09 AM

I only recently got a camera mount, so I decided to start whoring. Lol.

YellaMach

03-29-2010, 07:00 AM

Nice!!! I hope to do that when the Mach gets finished. Any ideas on a decent/affordable camera mount?

Brent

03-29-2010, 07:23 AM

satalac

03-29-2010, 08:07 AM

Very cool man. It's always nice to see someone enjoying their car to it's fullest extent. Nice driving.

sigurd

03-29-2010, 10:56 AM

Nice stuff Wynn. I really would love to get on Road Atlanta. Bob says it really takes you down a notch when you go there vs. Nashville.

dakar318

03-29-2010, 11:17 AM

March 27, 2010

Here's one from Nashville Super Speedway this past Saturday. I set a new personal best time of a 1:11. The guy in the white 370Z is one of our drivers for the the Chump Car / Lemons race. The Black STi is Michael Poole's, another one of our drivers. The Z is completely gutted with a cage. It weighs in at 2900lbs wearing 305 r-compound tires (Toyo R888 ), Stoptech big brake kit, JRZ Coilovers, and an Aeromotive active wing among other mods. The car is sick! Michael's flat black STi is also on R888 and puts out 320 whp. Looks like I need to step up to some real rubber.

http://vimeo.com/10514926

lemme tell you that... you are a turn 1 pussy! lol its different watching a car with power rather then my 1.6 miata vids. lol im like get on it early you poon! but yea shits hot! if you got good shocks you should come off the banking into 1 laaaaate, like right at the end of the white stripes! and leave it in a higher gear to help carry speed. and going on the back straight i always late apex turn 4(???? left before the rumble strips) and get on the gas before the rumble strips. but thats like the only thing i noticed, and of course getting on it early and letting it push out coming out of the bus stop will help a TON carrying speed on the straight

Wheelman13

03-29-2010, 11:42 AM

I e-mailed myself a reminder to watch yours when I get home, free of teh internet gestapo. 1:49 is PDQ for what I gathered is stock power and street tires (?). I was just happy that I matched my previous quick lap while short shifting and granny-ing my way down the back straight.

This is from the RA thread, re-posted here for easy consumption (so you can see how slow I am vs. Wynn :) ). Pardon the short shifting, I was fighting air bubbles in the heater core all weekend. :(

video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WABjBMi3vb4

It's much higher res on the youtube site....and pardon the lead in, I was bored.

WABjBMi3vb4

BURN UNIT

03-29-2010, 12:35 PM

Awesome videos, Wynn! Thanks for sharing. I wish that I had more than one uploaded, but all of mine are on an older DV cam, and I haven't gotten anything besides that one online... Maybe some more in the future. I would love to run RA with you sometime - I've never run it in a RWD car, only once, in an Integra GS (lol). I would like to go sometime.

hayate_gekko

03-29-2010, 01:01 PM

Very cool man. It's always nice to see someone enjoying their car to it's fullest extent. Nice driving.

Quoted for the fucking truth!

Nice vids Wynn!

satalac

03-29-2010, 01:01 PM

Don't worry Burn Unit, I got cha.

Burn Unit track days. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSHguGwkY3s)

Wheelman13

03-29-2010, 01:47 PM

The 2 Ferrari race cars that passed me sounded amazing. The video doesn't quite capture the music I was hearing as they went by. I think they were allowed on track with the HPDE 2 students because they missed out on one of their practice sessions for HPDE 4 due to the quiet hours on Sunday. I'm just glad I got to hear them at full throttle right in front of me.

I kinda wondered about that after i got turned upside-down by a Viper CC coming off of T7 in the last session I ran. Apparently those guys in the 360 challenge cars were out for a NASA comp license (or so I heard through the grapevine). I was wondering why they were taking it fairly easy through most of the day.

venom_5

03-29-2010, 03:56 PM

stock-ass 240sx :(

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/Afrothunder388/96%20240SX%20SE/At%20the%20Track/MCMC9-19-09002.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y22/Afrothunder388/96%20240SX%20SE/At%20the%20Track/MCMC9-19-09003.jpg

Wheelman13

03-29-2010, 04:29 PM

Love the videos Wynn (now that I've had a chance to watch). Makes me want an S2000. I was sort of curious how much shifting was going on in one of those cars to keep it in the power. Were you coming out of 7 and going into 10a in 3rd?

Also, while I completely respect the fact that they were actually at the track, etc. the FD and the G35 were killin' me. I think they had an instructor pretty much the whole time, and my thought was just "why not DE1"?. (to his Credit, the FD driver was on point...no pun intended...with the point-bys most of the day).

Jdavenport

03-29-2010, 09:32 PM

I really wish I had put my vid cam in the car before this weekend. Man what fun. My first time on a track and the guy they gave me for an instructor was great. Really pushed me hard to explore the limits of myself and the car, letting me get myself in and out of trouble while offering useful feedback all the way.

Saturday morning in my first session I came in to the apron for turn 1 at 100 and was tight as a drum. Last session Saturday he was pushing me until I hit the apron at 130 :headbang:. Of all the things I did to get my car ready for a track day, the brake upgrades were the absolute best money spent.

The 40 minute run sessions Sunday were great. Plenty of time to run different lines and figure out what works with your car. Got signed off solo Sunday and just had a blast. When's the next one? :-D

LasermanGT3

03-29-2010, 11:44 PM

that 1:11 came while chasing me! Great job my friend, JRZ's hit the scene this week and single digits on the way! I can't wait to get to the line you're taking...

WynnS123

03-30-2010, 01:52 AM

Hell yeah Wynn!! I watched the 2 RA ones and the NSS one. 1:11 on street tires at Nashville is absolutely screaming! I also watched RA, you ain't no slouch there either. I saw all low 1:50's and a few 1:49's when you were clear of traffic... that is extremely fast for being your first time at RA! You def. have alot of talent and a love for the sport... I'll be checking my rear view for you! :thumbup:

Thanks Brent! I know I'm still leaving a lot of time out on RA. I was just trying to learn the track more than anything. I can't wait to go back in June.

Very cool man. It's always nice to see someone enjoying their car to it's fullest extent. Nice driving.

Thanks man.

Nice stuff Wynn. I really would love to get on Road Atlanta. Bob says it really takes you down a notch when you go there vs. Nashville.

Yeah, you don't want to mess up at RA. The consequences are too great. I think running at RA made me faster at NSS though. I was telling myself that there is no reason I shouldn't be flat out all around NSS after running RA. The Speedway is so forgiving. It really is a good place to learn the limits of your car. Definitely much safer than RA.

lemme tell you that... you are a turn 1 pussy! lol its different watching a car with power rather then my 1.6 miata vids. lol im like get on it early you poon! but yea shits hot! if you got good shocks you should come off the banking into 1 laaaaate, like right at the end of the white stripes! and leave it in a higher gear to help carry speed. and going on the back straight i always late apex turn 4(???? left before the rumble strips) and get on the gas before the rumble strips. but thats like the only thing i noticed, and of course getting on it early and letting it push out coming out of the bus stop will help a TON carrying speed on the straight

I know the faster line is diving into turn 1 later, but I still like my car and I'm not going to lose my front lip to gain a tenth of a second. I take the transition early on purpose to preserve my car. I'm still coming into turn 1 at 120 mph. I'm not braking until after the transition (sometimes :) ). I'm sure it can be done by a better driver, but for me the rear end gets so light I am doing a balancing act just for it not to come around on me. At my current skill level, I can't come in to turn 1 any quicker without the back end coming out. Keep in mind I am trailing off the brakes to keep the car right there at the limit of traction. Of course you can't see or feel any of this in the video. Watching the videos makes it seem so slow.

I e-mailed myself a reminder to watch yours when I get home, free of teh internet gestapo. 1:49 is PDQ for what I gathered is stock power and street tires (?).

My S2000 is NA with 198 whp and about 3,000lbs with me in it. Stock the car weighs 2900lbs. I still have full interior except for the trunk is gutted. I'm on street tires with a 200 treadwear (Dunlop Direzza Star Specs).

Awesome videos, Wynn! Thanks for sharing. I wish that I had more than one uploaded, but all of mine are on an older DV cam, and I haven't gotten anything besides that one online... Maybe some more in the future. I would love to run RA with you sometime - I've never run it in a RWD car, only once, in an Integra GS (lol). I would like to go sometime.

Lets go Moody! I'll be there with NASA again in June and probably August. You need to get some more videos anyway ;)

Quoted for the fucking truth!

Nice vids Wynn!

Thanks mang

Love the videos Wynn (now that I've had a chance to watch). Makes me want an S2000. I was sort of curious how much shifting was going on in one of those cars to keep it in the power. Were you coming out of 7 and going into 10a in 3rd?

Yeah, I was in 3rd in both instances. I will shift into 2nd if I'm behind a slower car coming out of 7, but not when I have an open track. I have an AP2 (8k rpm) so if I'm in 2nd coming out of 7 then I'm not carrying enough speed in to the corner. I really need to pick up more speed coming in to turn 6. It has a lot of positive camber and it's going slightly up hill. You gain a lot of traction in 6. You can really carry a lot of speed here. I tried to reach the limit in that corner, but I don't think I even came close. The car never lost traction with the speeds I was carrying into 6. I need to step it up.

I can't wait to get to the line you're taking...

http://ameliatorode.typepad.com/life_moves_pretty_fast/images/welcometocoke_1.jpg

WynnS123

03-30-2010, 04:42 AM

Here are some pictures of the 370 Z at Forged Performance:

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=703224

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=703225

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=703226

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=703227

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=703228

I should have gotten some pictures of it's Stoptech big brake kit front and rear with 2 piece rotors. Sick!

1126eclipse

03-30-2010, 04:47 AM

Must be nice to have money.. :(

LexusGSXR

03-30-2010, 05:42 AM

those ferrari's sounded sick!!

Wheelman13

03-30-2010, 07:52 AM

Yeah, I was in 3rd in both instances. I will shift into 2nd if I'm behind a slower car coming out of 7, but not when I have an open track. I have an AP2 (8k rpm) so if I'm in 2nd coming out of 7 then I'm not carrying enough speed in to the corner. I really need to pick up more speed coming in to turn 6. It has a lot of positive camber and it's going slightly up hill. You gain a lot of traction in 6. You can really carry a lot of speed here. I tried to reach the limit in that corner, but I don't think I even came close. The car never lost traction with the speeds I was carrying into 6. I need to step it up.

Maybe someone with some real RA seat time can tell me, but I got the feeling I was braking too late for 6 vs. braking less earlier and then getting on the gas through the turn. That said, I gained ground on all but a couple of cars in my group through that section so maybe I wasn't as far off as I thought. Like you, I never got a good wiggle or push out of the car through 6, so there is still something left there. Maybe in a couple more weekends, I'll at least think I have it down (which will be time to find someone better than me to ride with).

I was trying to shift as little as possible. I really need to fix my speedometer to tell if that philosophy bore any fruit. I definately get a harder initial drive out of 7 in second, but that adds another long-throw, off-boost shift in on the straight, going up a hill...

Once I get my heater core sorted, imma have to hit up a NSS day with y'all to see how I like it.

WynnS123

03-31-2010, 12:10 AM

those ferrari's sounded sick!!

The video doesn't do them justice. You should have been in my car as they passed.

imma have to hit up a NSS day with y'all to see how I like it.

It's a pretty boring track. The good thing about NSS is that it is very forgiving. It is a lot safer to learn the limits here.

dakar318

03-31-2010, 02:19 AM

ive drifted turn 1 TWICE lol one time was finding that trail brake limit which is fun, i had pretty much the same line as you then.

aaand the 2nd was in a road race i saw a car on the side and the debris flag... didn't think it was oil tho lol! that was pretty tense. but i changed my line to the stright braking line so the car wasn't carrying much momentum to the side otherwise id be in deep shit

Brent

03-31-2010, 06:42 AM

Dakar318, do you have any video's? Would love to see one. Keep in mind, braking in a super light, no hp miata is completely different than most cars. I know from personal experience how much later you can brake in a Miata.

Jdavenport

03-31-2010, 08:15 AM

I overcooked turn 1 a couple of times this weekend. My first track day in the Evo and finding it's limits was part of it. What I found out is that the car is drivable in a 4-wheel power slide. Scared the crap out of me at first, but as laps added up I found I could deliberately use this in places around the track. The Nitto NT-05's showed a very predictable breakaway and stayed managable when they did. I guess this and the AWD add up to controlled powerslides.

I remember the Top Gear segment where Clarkson is just powersliding an Evo like mad talking about how easy it is in the car. He was telling the truth.

WynnS123

03-31-2010, 04:05 PM

and going on the back straight i always late apex turn 4(???? left before the rumble strips) and get on the gas before the rumble strips.

A late apex at turn 4 is not necessary because you immediately turn right up the chicane afterward at an angle. If turn 4 continued on a straight path then a late apex would be beneficial because it would allow you to carry more speed on to the straight. I just take the geometric line in 4 so I can carry more speed through the corner as opposed to a late apex. I just use throttle maintenance through the first set of rumble strips and go wide open before the second set of rumble strips leading on to the back straight. You may not be able to tell in the video, but I'm wot after the 1st set of rumble strips. The gearing in my car does not suit this corner well. I'm out of my power band in 3rd. I can't use 2nd because it's too short and I waste more time shifting. You may be able to go wide open before the first set of rumble strips in your miata, but in my car it won't work. Trust me, I've tried and it took me for a ride round and round. While we both drive momentum cars, you can't be as liberal on the throttle in an S2000 as you can in a miata. I'm sure you can be damn near wot around the whole track in a miata.

Dakar318, do you have any video's

+1

coolhandluke

03-31-2010, 08:23 PM

Nice videos Wynn. It was good running into you last Saturday. You were moving out on track when I was up there.

BoricuaZ

03-31-2010, 10:41 PM

Good video Wynn... Im about to upload a video of NSS and you are in it.

BoricuaZ

03-31-2010, 11:49 PM

Video of the Autosport event on the 3/27/10 and back in 2009 on my Z

Mr-x

04-01-2010, 01:25 AM

GOD i need to get my scirocco running.....and legal.

dakar318

04-01-2010, 09:00 AM

A late apex at turn 4 is not necessary because you immediately turn right up the chicane afterward at an angle. If turn 4 continued on a straight path then a late apex would be beneficial because it would allow you to carry more speed on to the straight. I just take the geometric line in 4 so I can carry more speed through the corner as opposed to a late apex. I just use throttle maintenance through the first set of rumble strips and go wide open before the second set of rumble strips leading on to the back straight. You may not be able to tell in the video, but I'm wot after the 1st set of rumble strips. The gearing in my car does not suit this corner well. I'm out of my power band in 3rd. I can't use 2nd because it's too short and I waste more time shifting. You may be able to go wide open before the first set of rumble strips in your miata, but in my car it won't work. Trust me, I've tried and it took me for a ride round and round. While we both drive momentum cars, you can't be as liberal on the throttle in an S2000 as you can in a miata. I'm sure you can be damn near wot around the whole track in a miata.

+1

yea i guess ive really only tracked a miata. im actually turning LEFT on those rumble strips going only a couple lanes up. and the only way i know if its fast for me is the traqmate, and the cars infront of me.

all my videos blow, i have the go pro mounted on my radio box behind my shoulder. So the view out the windshield blooows! its too much glare, so i think we deleted the nashville ones because of this. but you can still see the time trials and road race results on the rivergate5speed site, just watch this vid and get my last name off the lower right of my windshield. first name richard. but i still have the ones from my first trip EVER to barber and raced in the rain.

but i edited my first mooovie thanks to you guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yoa1bgbrQ3A

BoricuaZ

04-01-2010, 09:30 AM

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9p88iHvYa8

sigurd

04-01-2010, 01:46 PM

http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/sigurd02/802381_6321024x768.jpg
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss120/sigurd02/802381_5981024x768.jpg

SRTrent

04-01-2010, 04:23 PM

Nice videos Wynn. Them Ferraris sounded badass!

WynnS123

04-17-2010, 08:51 PM

I'm running in the advanced class in this video. The white 370Z was spewing fluid out of the diff cooler. If you skip to about the 4 minute mark, you can see the fluid spraying out the back of the car. It made the track slick when I was going into turn 2 which made for a good little drift session at 4 minutes.

http://vimeo.com/11000911

Wheelman13

04-17-2010, 10:52 PM

WynnS123

04-17-2010, 11:06 PM

very nice.

Do you run a CG lock or anything on the track? I know S2K seats are about as good as they come with regard to keeping you in place in the bends, but it still looked like you were moving around a bit (obviously didn't seem to bother your driving much).

No CG lock. The stock seats really suck. I need to get a rollbar, seat, and harness asap. Not just to hold me in place, but it would be a lot safer. That won't cure my bad habit of leaning into the corners though :lol:

Wheelman13

04-18-2010, 08:31 AM

No CG lock. The stock seats really suck. I need to get a rollbar, seat, and harness asap. Not just to hold me in place, but it would be a lot safer.

Though I don't have a roll hoop in the MR2 (The B-pillars are very stout on these cars) I have not regretted the harnesses. It makes a big difference when you don't have time to re-situate between corners.

That won't cure my bad habit of leaning into the corners though :lol:

I can't talk. I catch myself doing that while playing Forza :oops:

Herbert

04-19-2010, 02:48 AM

These are all the clips I have online (short), I have longer runs from my first track day on a mini-digital-vhs type camcorder. This was my car on my second track day and last time I ran the car before it was sold to Mr. Two. The last clip is a Factory5 Cobra, he is faster in the straights but SLOW in the corners and he was flagged three times to let me pass, and never did. He'd hit the straights and floor it, dick! I almost hit him on one of the back straight runs, I was looking ahead and still WOT when he got on the brakes super early and started to turn in, I saw him just in time to stand on my brakes, miss him, and make the turn (I damb near shit, and the look on his face was the same)!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO-3T9FAX_I&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UItL0_zbsgk&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_rEM1WnXzw&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Sn9Lfu1c60&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6vnUtqt274&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n6HtjaLd6Q&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n6HtjaLd6Q&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSG0SWdWmyo&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNlwiWp8sTs&feature=channel

WynnS123

04-19-2010, 04:14 AM

^ Nice!

Skip to 10:10 on this video of me at Road Atlanta. It's posted in the op, but I forgot about when the rear end wanted to come around on me while entering the esses. I caught it pretty quick, but it definitely woke me up. I was doing about 90mph going down hill into the esses when the back started to come around!

http://vimeo.com/10517008

chemwarrior

04-19-2010, 11:08 AM

Here's some of me autocrossing here in Atlanta. This was the first time I used the GoPro camera. I'm still learning where the best placement on the car is. It's also my first attempt at video editing and adding some music. Enjoy. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESSfI87dFik
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yog7N5aPU9s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H6X0OeLT0c

Jdavenport

04-19-2010, 07:30 PM

WynnS123

04-26-2010, 12:45 AM

Here's another one from the Speedway.
At 6:40 I was coming out of turn 9 onto the banking when the rear end came around on me at over 100mph! The banking helped to catch it, so everything was fine. It definitely got my attention though. I started getting a little sloppy. Check out 11:05 and 17:15.

http://vimeo.com/11218928

Wheelman13

05-04-2010, 10:03 PM

Some video from my last session on Saturday. As in my comments:

-Yes, I made a hash of 14 both times
-No, I didn't track out enough after 11 (didn't take the turn fast enough to need to)
-Yes, I'm sawing the wheel a bit much.
-Yes, I fixed most of this by the end of Sunday (Thanks to Brent for pointing out my autocross steering habit).

CJzFPXdImN0

Jdavenport

05-05-2010, 09:23 PM

Wheelman13

05-05-2010, 10:44 PM

yeah, I nit pick a little :).

When I got a little crosse-up I just got indecisive and left my downshift too late and didn't have the clutch all the way out when I started turning...just upset the rear a little while it was light.

Brent

05-06-2010, 07:26 PM

Richard, I enjoyed riding along. You are a really good driver. Like you said, you are nit picking. No one is ever going to drive every lap perfectly... especially when you are at the limits. Very good braking, very good car control... all consist with a good autoXer :D You know what they say... a good autoXer will almost always make a good road racer... but not vice versa. It'd be interesting to see you in a fast car.

Wheelman13

05-06-2010, 07:52 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I'd be interested to see me in a fast car as well, or at least one that is less finicky. I may get started on that towards the end of the year.

WynnS123

05-08-2010, 12:47 AM

Didn't look that bad at all to me. You were getting around pretty smoothly most of the time.

+1 Looking good out there :thumbup:

You know what they say... a good autoXer will almost always make a good road racer... but not vice versa.

Hmmm.... I wonder why that is? I feel that I'm better on a road course than at auto-x.

Wheelman13

05-08-2010, 08:32 AM

Hmmm.... I wonder why that is? I feel that I'm better on a road course than at auto-x.

The theory is that if you run a ton of auto-x it develops car control quicker because in concentrates a very high number of inputs in a short time span. It also demands real precision and spatial awareness. That translates well to the track.

A ton of track driving though, won't really help improve your auto-x "game" because on most road courses you have time to plan for the next corner, get set up, etc. which just isn't the case while dodging cones. It might make you slightly braver in high-speed sections, but that's about it IMO.

Wheelman13

05-08-2010, 08:38 AM

+1 Looking good out there :thumbup:

Thanks! BTW, I did see your friend's red S2K but I didn't realize it was basically gutted until I walked by it in the paddock. We were never really near each other on the track this time, but I think we were in the same DE1 group the first time I was at RA. That thing's pretty quick.

WynnS123

05-08-2010, 01:42 PM

The theory is that if you run a ton of auto-x it develops car control quicker because in concentrates a very high number of inputs in a short time span. It also demands real precision and spatial awareness. That translates well to the track.

A ton of track driving though, won't really help improve your auto-x "game" because on most road courses you have time to plan for the next corner, get set up, etc. which just isn't the case while dodging cones. It might make you slightly braver in high-speed sections, but that's about it IMO.

Makes sense. I need to do more Auto-X's then.

Thanks! BTW, I did see your friend's red S2K but I didn't realize it was basically gutted until I walked by it in the paddock. We were never really near each other on the track this time, but I think we were in the same DE1 group the first time I was at RA. That thing's pretty quick.

Yeah, his name is Rob. Super nice guy. :thumbup:

2wycked

05-11-2010, 12:26 PM

All of my videos can be found at www.getmoneydrift.com (http://www.getmoneydrift.com) Enjoy em!

Brent

05-18-2010, 12:08 AM

Here's one from last December at Road Atlanta that I don't think I've posted before:
http://www.vimeo.com/8034361

supraman

05-18-2010, 05:00 PM

don't worry burn unit, i got cha.

burn unit track days. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dshgugwky3s)

lmao @ that kid doing 25mph down that hill!!!!

23A

05-19-2010, 07:27 PM

This is me at our local track back in missouri, me and my dad worked on building this car ALL summer and the third time out this happened. lol, car was without a doubt the fastest there, we just had way too wild of a setup, was 3 wheelin all around the track so bad i couldn't see. Then i hooked a rut comin out of 3 and.......well almost wasted a summer's worth of hard work. I saved it though.
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/andy_2123/wheelie2.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/andy_2123/wheelie1.jpg

Brent

05-24-2010, 06:57 PM

Here's a short video of a little bit of the new car I put together this morning. Really crappy camera angle and this was on the first session out with it not really going into 3rd and 4th at all. At one point on the back straight, I had to shift from 3rd to 5th. After the first 5 minutes of the session, I was able to get it into 4th and I just left it there all the way around the track for the rest of the session. I wanted to play with the car and see how it felt at VIR. It was really good. I was trying to see how the car would react throwing it into turn 4 in 4th. The rear stuck really well despite my better efforts. It put to bed some doubts I had about the set up. Once I get a good tranny in the car, I really look forward to seeing what it can do.

http://vimeo.com/11987809

I had bought another transmission from another V8 RX7 guy who assured me, even though it had the Viper output shaft, that it was a direct swap. All I had to do was change out the slip yoke with the one he provided. Of course that wasn't the case... hence my bad transmission going back in the car for VIR. Fingers crossed, I'll have a good transmission for RA in June finally!

WynnS123

05-27-2010, 01:20 PM

Here's one from last December at Road Atlanta that I don't think I've posted before:
http://www.vimeo.com/8034361

Damn 1:40! That's flyin' man. :thumbup:

WynnS123

05-27-2010, 01:28 PM

Wheelman13

05-28-2010, 08:55 AM

Good stuff Brent.

VIR is a fun track. The one time I've been I managed to enjoy it somewhat in spite of a massively paranoid instructor and some mechanical issues of my own.

Brent

05-30-2010, 04:43 PM

Damn 1:40! That's flyin' man. :thumbup:

Thanks Wynn. I wanted to be in the 1:30's that day, but I missed it by .3 seconds. I'm going to blame it on my severe lack of torque and tires... yeah, torque and tires, that's it :D. I'm looking forward to having the yellow car out there in June and hopefully not having any issues and some good tires to see what she can do.

That thing sounds like a beast! I've never been to VIR, but you definitely looked fast out there despite the mechanical problems.

Good stuff Brent.

VIR is a fun track. The one time I've been I managed to enjoy it somewhat in spite of a massively paranoid instructor and some mechanical issues of my own.

Thanks guys, VIR is my favorite track. I'm hoping to make it back there at least a couple of more times this year if possible.

You guys going to make it to the NASA event at Road Atlanta in June?

WynnS123

06-03-2010, 03:12 PM

You guys going to make it to the NASA event at Road Atlanta in June?

I'm going to RA in August. I was going in June, but decided to go to Barber with the Porsche Club instead. Barber changed their rules about S2000's and stock roll protection, so I wanted to take advantage of it.

Jdavenport

06-03-2010, 07:21 PM

I'm going to RA in August. I was going in June, but decided to go to Barber with the Porsche Club instead. Barber changed their rules about S2000's and stock roll protection, so I wanted to take advantage of it.

When you go to Barber or RA, do you trailer the S2000? Just curious. I've got the Evo back together and I want to try some of these tracks, but I hesitant to drive the car there. I know if you go out and run hard, you might break something and then it's a heck of a tow bill to get it home.

Wheelman13

06-03-2010, 08:59 PM

I'll be up in PA playing pit crew for my dad during the June RA event. I'll probably be down there in August though.

WynnS123

06-04-2010, 04:16 PM

When you go to Barber or RA, do you trailer the S2000? Just curious. I've got the Evo back together and I want to try some of these tracks, but I hesitant to drive the car there. I know if you go out and run hard, you might break something and then it's a heck of a tow bill to get it home.

Yeah, I tow it to the tracks.

IntegraLS-T

06-07-2010, 11:43 PM

Here's my run at Barber Motorsports Park, this was my 4th track event and first time at Barber. I love the track but wish we had better weather when we were there. The first run of the day it was raining hard, I missed the 2nd run cause I couldn't find my instructor. Only ran a couple laps on the 3rd run because there was a bad wreck. Finally got a good run in on the 4th run but then the camera died half way through. Below is the video I was able to get.
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Check out my other videos to see what a fast car will do on the track.

WynnS123

06-30-2010, 06:14 PM

This video is from Nashville Super Speedway this past weekend. I was coming off the front straight through the transition at 125mph topped out in 5th gear. I was pushing to see how late I could brake going into the turn. After the transition, I was hard on the brakes, and didn't trail off of them soon enough. Just a small amount of steering input on the wheel sent me in to a 100mph drift. I was at full opposite lock, and the car was so sideways that the tail was leading, lol. The fun starts at 5 minutes:

100mph full opposite lock drift -

http://vimeo.com/12896440

WynnS123

06-30-2010, 06:14 PM

Here's one from Barber Motorsports Park a few weeks ago. Drifting and spinning in the rain, lol.

http://vimeo.com/12787821

Jdavenport

06-30-2010, 10:04 PM

goldeneagle_10

07-01-2010, 11:21 AM

I'll be at the Nasa Road Atlanta event coming up soon in the vette. Hopefully I can get some videos to share. Hope to see a few of you guys there.

MCarp22

07-01-2010, 12:33 PM

Me in the rain at NSS. The wipers are kinda hypnotic:

Meotter II at Nashville Superspeedway on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/12947760)

It was nice of the S197 to get out of my way at 6:35, but I think pulling off to the side of the track was a bit extreme.

WynnS123

07-01-2010, 12:49 PM

Here's another one from Barber running with the Porsche Club.

http://www.vimeo.com/12953328

dakar318

07-01-2010, 09:21 PM

here is my race from the SCCA SAARC weekend.

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all you fellas make note of the lines to maximize your speed lol its what a miata is good for!

Jdavenport

07-01-2010, 10:09 PM

I pretty sure that Civic you passed at the start of the rain vid was the same one that had a minor altercation with the wall this past weekend.

Me in the rain at NSS. The wipers are kinda hypnotic:

Meotter II at Nashville Superspeedway on Vimeo (http://www.vimeo.com/12947760)

It was nice of the S197 to get out of my way at 6:35, but I think pulling off to the side of the track was a bit extreme.

MCarp22

07-01-2010, 11:28 PM

I pretty sure that Civic you passed at the start of the rain vid was the same one that had a minor altercation with the wall this past weekend.

Woah. How'd they manage that? Nobody has ever crashed at any of the weekends i've been out there.

Jdavenport

07-02-2010, 11:03 AM

Woah. How'd they manage that? Nobody has ever crashed at any of the weekends i've been out there.

Right in the middle of the long sweeper heading back to the front straight (is that turn 9 or 10?) they somehow ended up hitting the inside wall on the left front. I didn't talk to them, but drove right by it. Wasn't too major. Still wonder how it happened. If my car was to break loose there, I'm pretty sure I'd slide out towards the high bank.

WynnS123

07-05-2010, 05:50 PM

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=726102

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=726101

WynnS123

07-05-2010, 05:57 PM

Porsche's are slow :lol:

http://vimeo.com/13104850

^ My first time at Barber. I'm running in group 3 with the Porsche boys.

Jdavenport

07-06-2010, 10:55 PM

Porsche's are slow :lol:

http://vimeo.com/13104850

^ My first time at Barber. I'm running in group 3 with the Porsche boys.

Wow, you were really grooving that S2000 around Barber.

And yeah, those were some slow Porsche (Drivers).

WynnS123

07-23-2010, 04:17 PM

At IA last weekend

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=729720

Thanks Lenny!

WynnS123

07-29-2010, 06:43 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8

Jdavenport

07-29-2010, 06:55 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8

Now that's funny, true but funny.

But seriously, why do those types have the most trouble giving point-byes

dakar318

07-29-2010, 08:51 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7iUKaPlBl8

did you have alot of people ask you to do that?

with my student we seemed to catch alot of poeple who didn't pay attention too well. but the advanced group all the runs went smoothly

WynnS123

07-30-2010, 02:25 AM

did you have alot of people ask you to do that?

Not really, but I do see this pretty frequently. I just thought it was funny.

BURN UNIT

07-31-2010, 09:25 AM

Now that's funny, true but funny.

But seriously, why do those types have the most trouble giving point-byes

It's typical. The people that dont pay attention, are f-ing around, no aware of their surroundings are absolutely the worst (add an ego to that, of, "I can't let ANYONE by me", and you end up with a situation that makes it just plain unenjoyable to be on track with these people).

Jdavenport

07-31-2010, 09:55 AM

It's typical. The people that dont pay attention, are f-ing around, no aware of their surroundings are absolutely the worst (add an ego to that, of, "I can't let ANYONE by me", and you end up with a situation that makes it just plain unenjoyable to be on track with these people).

I've heard many instructors say it now, 'If someone shows up in your rear view mirror, they didn't just appear magically'.

At that TU event at NSS, they combined Int/Adv. I spent a lot of time with my left arm out the window :blink:

BURN UNIT

08-02-2010, 09:06 AM

I've heard many instructors say it now, 'If someone shows up in your rear view mirror, they didn't just appear magically'.

At that TU event at NSS, they combined Int/Adv. I spent a lot of time with my left arm out the window :blink:
And that's just the thing... I've spent time behind people that blatantly, outright REFUSED to point me by, even when I KNEW that they could see me, and this baffles me...

THE BEST SEAT in the house, to see a fast car really get around the track, is RIGHT BEHIND THEM. When a quicker guy comes up behind me, I'll make it a point to point him by ASAP, not only for my safety, but also because that means that he's quicker than I am, and needs to be out front. I also get the best view of a quick car, because as a chase car, I can see what he's doing, how he's doing it, and most likely what I should be doing (because he's quicker, and there's a reason for it).

Plus, being behind a car like a 996TT, on-track, is just awesome, because you can really see how the car performs up close, from a view that no one else has. I love that.

Jdavenport

08-02-2010, 01:46 PM

That's one thing I really enjoyed at the event in March at NSS (Matt Thornton's). If those flaggers saw a car holding up people they were quick with the Blue and Yellow. If that didn't work, it was addressed between sessions. By the third session there were no more 'Tango Line' issues and things were running smoothly.

I enjoyed the TU event, but honestly I never saw a blue/yellow and it was needed badly at times.

WynnS123

08-03-2010, 02:06 PM

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=732399

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=732400

coolhandluke

08-03-2010, 08:48 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/ryanconley1/98-1040/banner.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/ryanconley1/98-1040/FrontStraight.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/ryanconley1/98-1040/Ryan_Track.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/ryanconley1/98-1040/new_track.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v653/ryanconley1/98-1040/Ryan_rimz.jpg

WynnS123

08-04-2010, 04:54 AM

From IA

http://vimeo.com/13875649

dakar318

08-04-2010, 09:39 AM

gah the wagon looks so funny from behind. i cant put any power down coming out of the bus stop so it just pushes and spins till i get to the banking.... stupid front open diff lol

thegoat96

08-04-2010, 11:56 AM

damn all that break dust on thos wheels

Jdavenport

08-04-2010, 06:57 PM

damn all that break dust on thos wheels

Pretty much the norm for aggressive track driving.

coolhandluke

08-05-2010, 03:24 PM

damn all that break dust on thos wheels

Cobalt XR3's on white wheels.

Pretty much the norm for aggressive track driving.

Yes, pretty much any aggressive street or track pad is going to dust. The degree varies on the level of pad. The pads I run on the street dust as well and they are only mildly aggressive.

topdog

08-05-2010, 06:06 PM

Taken at IA

WynnS123

08-11-2010, 01:02 PM

Road Atlanta - Aug 2010. Chasing down a ZR-1 on Hoosiers in HPDE 3/4 with NASA. 1:46 lap time. Huge spin at the end in turn 11!!

http://vimeo.com/14127286

This is my second time at Road Atlanta. I'm running with NASA in HPDE 3 and 4 (advanced / instructors). I was able to knock 3 seconds off my 1st time at RA with a 1 min. 46 sec. lap time.

Make sure you check out the end of the video where I had a huge spin coming out of turn 10b. I was spinning under the Suzuki pedestrian bridge! It took everything I had not to hit the 2 cement walls supporting the bridge.

My current setup:

2005 Honda S2000
198 whp
~2950 lbs. with me in it.
Dunlop Direzza Star Specs (255/40/17 square, 200 tread wear street tire)
KW V3 coilovers
Saner front sway bar
No aero mods
Track temps were over 110 degrees

I know there is some time I can knock off. I'm still learning the track. Can't wait to go back!

Jdavenport

08-11-2010, 09:13 PM

Road Atlanta - Aug 2010. Chasing down a ZR-1 on Hoosiers in HPDE 3/4 with NASA. 1:46 lap time. Huge spin at the end in turn 11!!

Nice save on the spin! And fast driving! Very nice.

Isn't it about time for some forced induction for the S2000 and maybe some R888's?

What brake pads are you running? I'm going there for the first time in Nov and I can almost smell hot brakes from that downhill braking zone already.

WynnS123

08-12-2010, 12:22 PM

Nice save on the spin! And fast driving! Very nice.

Isn't it about time for some forced induction for the S2000 and maybe some R888's?

What brake pads are you running? I'm going there for the first time in Nov and I can almost smell hot brakes from that downhill braking zone already.

No boost for me. I'm going to start doing Time Trials with NASA soon. I'd like to run in TTC. As it sits now, I may have to take off a couple of mods to fit the class, but probably not. Besides, I like doing more with less ;) R888's aren't really good for S2000's or any front/rear car for that matter. I do have a set of RA-1's waiting to go on after these Star Specs wear out though.

I'm running Carbotech XP10 front, XP8 rear. The braking zone off the back straight is a big one. Even in my under powered car, I'm in 6th gear at over 130mph. You have to stay in it at the kink (turn 9). Work your way up to it. It doesn't look like much on the video but it takes quite a bit to keep the throttle buried at that section especially if you have a fast car. It is definitely hard on your brakes. I cracked a rotor after the first day there. Luckily it was on my last session, so I swapped on new rotors that night. The rest of the track is not hard on brakes or tires really.

You will be shocked/scared the first time you go to RA. The consequences of a mistake can be huge. There isn't much runoff anywhere and there is usually a nice cement wall to greet you on most corners.

WynnS123

08-12-2010, 01:17 PM

Here are some pictures of the ZR-1 I was chasing down in the video:

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=735113

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=735114

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=735115

Chris Rado was out there with his wild winged all wheel drive Scion:

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=735116

I cracked a rotor after Saturday's track session. Thanks Rob for helping me put new pads/rotors on!

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=735117

GT3 was put in the wall :(

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=735118

Wheelman13

08-12-2010, 01:53 PM

WynnS123

08-12-2010, 03:21 PM

So Wynn, (or anyone else who can answer) do you need a license to run TT with NASA, and if so can you get one in car with no roll structure, etc? I'll be getting to that point (as far as HPDE progress) in the next year or so, but I'm still a little fuzzy on those two points.

No, you don't need a license. All you need is a check ride from an instructor to make sure you are ready for TT. You don't need a roll bar or cage to run TT, but just because you don't need one doesn't mean you shouldn't have one. My roll bar should be here next week ;)

Wheelman13

08-12-2010, 03:31 PM

No, you don't need a license. All you need is a check ride from an instructor to make sure you are ready for TT. You don't need a roll bar or cage to run TT, but just because you don't need one doesn't mean you shouldn't have one. My roll bar should be here next week ;)

I hear ya on the "must" vs. "should" thing. I plan to have at least a roll hoop before I do anything too much more serious. That's good to know though. I've just been debating how long I want to try and ride my MR2 before buying/building a more dedicated track car (read "something easier to work on")

WynnS123

08-12-2010, 03:45 PM

My S2000 will probably only see Time Trials. Once I go wheel to wheel, I'll probably pick up an already built track car.

Jdavenport

08-12-2010, 06:18 PM

I'm running Carbotech XP10 front, XP8 rear. The braking zone off the back straight is a big one. Even in my under powered car, I'm in 6th gear at over 130mph. You have to stay in it at the kink (turn 9). Work your way up to it. It doesn't look like much on the video but it takes quite a bit to keep the throttle buried at that section especially if you have a fast car. It is definitely hard on your brakes. I cracked a rotor after the first day there. Luckily it was on my last session, so I swapped on new rotors that night. The rest of the track is not hard on brakes or tires really.

You will be shocked/scared the first time you go to RA. The consequences of a mistake can be huge. There isn't much runoff anywhere and there is usually a nice cement wall to greet you on most corners.

Once I bolt on the parts in the garage next month and get a fresh tune the Evo should be real close to 400awhp. That will be more than enough to get me in trouble. I deliberately waited till late this year (Nov) to go try RA because I wanted 7-8 other events under my belt first.

The cracked rotor is sort of spooky. What brand? Oem? I have full set of DBA4000 rotors in the garage with Carbotech XP12's and XP10's (Front/Rear) going on before next weekend. I am also installing the front brakes ducting kit.

Having the HP to go fast without the brakes to match is trouble:shock:

Wheelman13

08-12-2010, 07:13 PM

Yeah, I am also curious how many events on those rotors. I know you've done quite a few over the summer.

WynnS123

08-12-2010, 10:57 PM

I always crack my rotors. The previous set was even worse. Both of them cracked and one was all the way to the hub. It is common for tracked S2000's to crack rotors even with ducting, although it really helps to have them. Rotors will generally crack in the pits, not on track. As they are cooling down, they can crack due to the temperature change. I had 5 and a half events on those when they cracked. That's why you always use the cheapest blanks you can find. Don't waste money on slotted / drilled rotors. They will crack even faster.

Wheelman13

08-12-2010, 11:02 PM

Well, I guess as long as you know then tendency and pack spares...

Wheelman13

08-15-2010, 09:12 PM

Ok, I can actually contribute to this thread again. Talladega GP this time from the weekend. NSX content.

Things I discovered:
1) This car needs more than a 205 sumitomo in the front
2) Turn 4 sucks, and I don't think I ever got it really right
3) I was wise to install HP+ pads before this event.

Last run of the day, including fastest lap I recorded (for me anyway):
(also, excuse the intro....I was bored)
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Wet session from earlier in the day:
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Jdavenport

08-15-2010, 10:35 PM

Ok, I can actually contribute to this thread again. Talladega GP this time from the weekend. NSX content.

Things I discovered:
1) This car needs more than a 205 sumitomo in the front
2) Turn 4 sucks, and I don't think I ever got it really right
3) I was wise to install HP+ pads before this event.

Last run of the day, including fastest lap I recorded (for me anyway):

Nice, smooth driving. I've noticed in this and some other vids, the rev happy Honda engines let you avoid a gear shift here and there, just wind em up and go.

Wheelman13

08-16-2010, 11:13 AM

Nice, smooth driving. I've noticed in this and some other vids, the rev happy Honda engines let you avoid a gear shift here and there, just wind em up and go.

Thanks. There were a couple of places where I was coasting for a second to stay off of the limiter where it would have been pointless to shift up and back down. I imagine when I go back with real tires on the car I'll probably have to shift one more time before 4, but will be able to put it in 3rd for T5 and get in the throttle earlier.

coolhandluke

08-21-2010, 08:45 AM

Last weekend, we-todd-did-racing and Team Lazy invade Mid-Ohio. I'm two cars ahead of my friend here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymveARiDcL8

Jdavenport

08-21-2010, 08:37 PM

Last weekend, we-todd-did-racing and Team Lazy invade Mid-Ohio. I'm two cars ahead of my friend here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymveARiDcL8

Nice smooth driving. There are a couple of pretty long straights on that track, what kind of speeds did you see?

coolhandluke

08-22-2010, 09:38 PM

I can't take credit for any driving from Steve's POV, but he has been good a decent amount of seat time lately.

I was getting up to ~120 in the back straight but I wasn't pushing it. Erik was getting above 130. No idea on Mark:
http://www.youtube.com/v/gqpMcFMUiMc&color1

GREEN Rx8

08-22-2010, 09:48 PM

at auto x today ill post the vid when i get a chance

Jdavenport

08-22-2010, 10:07 PM

Slikk

08-22-2010, 10:37 PM

at auto x today ill post the vid when i get a chance

what kinda times were you running today? i ran a 61+

GREEN Rx8

08-23-2010, 01:45 AM

58.5! i got third in my class and got a sweet ass keychain haha im goin next time for sure it was a blast

GREEN Rx8

08-23-2010, 01:46 AM

btw that 58.5 is the average handicap weird time thing raw my best was 67

Jdavenport

08-23-2010, 08:03 AM

From this weekend, HPDE at NSS. Excuse the shakes, camera mount needs work.

Looks like my best lap times were in the 1:14's, little disappointed, still lots to learn.

http://vimeo.com/14348848

Juggernaut

08-23-2010, 08:17 AM

nice video Jim and it was great to meet you

WynnS123

08-23-2010, 01:28 PM

From this weekend, HPDE at NSS. Excuse the shakes, camera mount needs work.

Looks like my best lap times were in the 1:14's, little disappointed, still lots to learn.

http://vimeo.com/14348848

You shouldn't be disappointed about a 1:14. That's fast. You've gotten a lot faster for sure. We would have been neck and neck out there. I was running 1:13's that day.

Good job on using your tires to their traction limit. They were talking to you on every corner. :thumbup:

MCarp22

08-23-2010, 02:31 PM

still lots to learn.

http://vimeo.com/14348848

The perspective of the camera made it a bit tough, but i felt there were a couple laps where i thought you turned a bit early into 5a and had to correct to dodge the giant curb of doom.

WynnS123

08-23-2010, 03:06 PM

If you don't mind hitting the huge curbing at 5a, going in early is the faster line, but that means hitting the rumbles at 5b also.

coolhandluke

08-23-2010, 05:54 PM

rhythmnsmoke

08-23-2010, 07:30 PM

Chris Rado was out there with his wild winged all wheel drive Scion:

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=735116

Hey Wynn, that's a pic of the FWD tC. The White one with the black graphics is the AWD tC.

rhythmnsmoke

08-23-2010, 07:38 PM

Thought I would go ahead and add some of my NSS vids here. My ride is the Scion tC. Use to being boosted, but I sold the turbo setup and still working on getting my PTuning turbo setup.

So, needless to say, I have to drive it into the ground to get some decent lap times. Stock HP 160hp/161tq. Lap Times are in the 1:16-1:17 range.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=149-k97Xr6M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjvAKb1pS4o

This was when I ran Redline Time Attack in 09

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_VndMmQS0M

This was from last Friday. Drove 7hr 50min to Roebling Road in Savannah, GA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjC3Q5oGdfA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9prrt52Jcw

Jdavenport

08-23-2010, 08:03 PM

The perspective of the camera made it a bit tough, but i felt there were a couple laps where i thought you turned a bit early into 5a and had to correct to dodge the giant curb of doom.

You talking about coming off the back stretch 'Bus stop'? Yeah, I struggle there sometimes because there are no real handy markers in the middle of all that concrete for me to cue on.

This was only my 4th event and I saw some stuff that I already wasn't too happy with. What you mention is definately needing help.

But I was also cussing them damn cones that got knocked right in the line :dickeled:

MCarp22

08-23-2010, 08:10 PM

You talking about coming off the back stretch 'Bus stop'? Yeah, I struggle there sometimes because there are no real handy markers in the middle of all that concrete for me to cue on.

I'm talking about entering the chicane before coming onto the backstrech. If you want a line that avoids the curbing, you have to wait an extra moment before turning the wheel. You did it right on the lap around 4:something in the video.

Granted, in my car, i have a lot more time to think about that kinda stuff.

Jdavenport

08-23-2010, 08:28 PM

You shouldn't be disappointed about a 1:14. That's fast. You've gotten a lot faster for sure. We would have been neck and neck out there. I was running 1:13's that day.

Good job on using your tires to their traction limit. They were talking to you on every corner. :thumbup:

Thanks Wynn. As we were discussing also, I still need to do some learning and adjusting on tire pressures as well. Might get a little more bite out of the Z1's.

Herbert

08-29-2010, 01:11 AM

Jdavenport

08-29-2010, 10:08 AM

Jdavenport - You kept up with Derian very well (red bmw e30 in front of you), I know he is a very quick auto-xer and does alot of track events. Really good guy all-around too. He has an s52 (m3 motor) in that e30 and 500k+ miles on the chasis.

Yeah, we talked after this session and decided to go out together for the last session and took turns leading and following. Our lap times had to be within a few tenths of a second of each other. Most fun I've had at a track day.

And he's a real nice guy.

WynnS123

09-05-2010, 06:38 PM

Here's another one from Road Atlanta this past August:

http://vimeo.com/14707470

sigurd

09-13-2010, 06:54 AM

Couple pics from the autocross sunday. Ended up taking the win in the novice class.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/baub-e/IMG_8138.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/baub-e/IMG_8140.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r133/baub-e/IMG_8170.jpg

satalac

09-13-2010, 08:27 AM

Congrats sigurd!

BURN UNIT

09-13-2010, 09:02 AM

Fawk yeah, man! Good driving!

WynnS123

09-14-2010, 07:06 AM

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=741498

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=741499

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=741502

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=741503

dakar318

09-14-2010, 07:37 AM

FIA seat?

you doing time trials now? hill climbs?

i got a 30 minute vid from my race at baber on labor day weekend... but its mostly just me and an integra going at it lol

WynnS123

09-14-2010, 07:53 AM

I'm prepping the car for TTC. The safety gear isn't required, but I figure I've been stupid for too long not to have some good roll over protection.

Wheelman13

09-14-2010, 09:31 AM

Nice! You going to be at NCCAR later this month?

I've hopefully solved my cooling issues with the MR2 so maybe I get get back to driving instead of fixing.

WynnS123

09-14-2010, 10:55 AM

Not going to make NCCAR. I wanted to go and do the instructor course, but I've got too much going on here at work. The funds are pretty depleted due to the roll bar, seat, and harness too :lol:

Wheelman13

09-14-2010, 01:03 PM

I hear ya. I've been waffling on it due to the ~8-hour tow, but I think I am going to go ahead and man up so I can find out where I am car-wise so I have have a head start on the off-season if I need one.

LasermanGT3

09-16-2010, 10:31 PM

Finally caught it in a pic!

Herbert

09-19-2010, 06:47 AM

I'm getting my vids onto youtube today. Unfortunatly they are very whited out past the dash, look great inside, but most of the time you can barely make out the track. Sucks because I was hoping to learn something from the footage :(.

If anyone is a video guru, I would be beyond thankful if you could salvage the video, so I can save good copies. I tried some free online editing software, but most are just for cutting/fading and very basic brightness/contrast adjustments :(.

Thanks Mike!

MCarp22

09-19-2010, 02:17 PM

Woops!

http://www.vimeo.com/15070199

I think the rear swaybar was a bad idea in hindsight.

rhythmnsmoke

09-19-2010, 03:02 PM

I will be working on some vids too.

Jdavenport

09-19-2010, 08:36 PM

Woops!

http://www.vimeo.com/15070199

I think the rear swaybar was a bad idea in hindsight.

RSB or just a little hot going into 5a? :grin:

MCarp22

09-19-2010, 10:22 PM

RSB or just a little hot going into 5a? :grin:

I don't think the car was quite settled from exiting 4 when i turned in. I had a similar spin later in the day after my memory card was full.

I think i am going to go up 50lbs/in on the rear springs and take off the rear swaybar.

WynnS123

09-21-2010, 12:21 AM

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=742834

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=742835

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=742833

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=742836

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=742837

rhythmnsmoke

09-21-2010, 01:06 AM

^^Looking good Wynn. I think I should have a cool vid of me following you through the corners right after I gave you a point by.

WynnS123

09-21-2010, 01:13 AM

^^Looking good Wynn. I think I should have a cool vid of me following you through the corners right after I gave you a point by.

:thumbup: Lets see it!

rhythmnsmoke

09-21-2010, 01:41 AM

:thumbup: Lets see it!

Give me some time, it's 8GB of video and I have to downloaded off my boy's server via FTP. That's going to take me a minute...LOL.

Herbert

09-21-2010, 07:26 AM

From the 17 Sept 2010 MCMC track day.

Session one, 40psi f/r at start.
1 = 1:25 6 = 1:18
2 = 1:19 7 = 1:19
3 = 1:19 8 = 1:20
4 = 1:20 9 = 1:15 Fastest recorded lap of the day.
5 = 1:18 10 = 1:18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZrqNCxwvvU
Session two, 35psi f/r at start.
1 = 1:20 6 = 1:18
2 = 1:19 7 = 1:22
3 = 1:18 8 = 1:17
4 = 1:19 9 = 1:18
5 = 1:17
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0JKV__lq-8
Session three, 30psi f/r at start.
1 = 1:20 6 = 1:18
2 = 1:19 7 = 1:17
3 = 1:18 8 = 1:18
4 = 1:20 9 = 1:17
5 = 1:26 10 = 1:18
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzRABerOTso
Session four, 30psi f/r at start and with passenger.
1 = 1:19
2 = 1:21
3 = 1:18
4 = 1:19
5 = 1:22
Session four of the day, un-edited, so while clear inside the car, you can't see sh!t outside, and with a passenger the seat was tilted back just a bit too much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If8Jtew9pCk
Session four edited and with music, still a crappy view, but better.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT6lvn51RAU

dakar318

09-21-2010, 07:42 AM

Woops!

http://www.vimeo.com/15070199

I think the rear swaybar was a bad idea in hindsight.

totally driver error, i cant even transition that hard with a 2,000lbs miata on slicks

smoother is always waaaaaay faster

LS14

09-21-2010, 08:23 AM

http://www.streetelite.net/backup/pics/570/LSFest4_small.jpg

WynnS123

09-22-2010, 02:10 AM

Here's a 1:12 lap time at the Speedway with the Mustang Club this past weekend:

http://vimeo.com/15182235

Check the video description for my current setup. Personal best was a 1:11 lap time, however, I haven't been able to get down to those times this year.

MCarp22

09-22-2010, 02:14 PM

totally driver error, i cant even transition that hard with a 2,000lbs miata on slicks

smoother is always waaaaaay faster

Yep. I think I was a little too excited to be back on track, as i'm normally fairly smooth.

Brent

09-22-2010, 09:34 PM

Peachtree BMWCCA put on a top notch event. Will def. run with BMW again. I was finally able to have a trouble free weekend in the yellow car. Was able to post a 1:37 as per my traqmate on Saturday without traffic on some hoosiers that I've been running(silver car and yellow car) since last December. I have a set of sticker A6's for the December event. My goal this weekend was originally a 1:35 this weekend, but having an awesome and trouble free weekend turned out to be even better. Car is such a blast to drive. I have a little more work to do before I'm "done" though. I REALLY REALLY like that the BMW guys aren't afraid to point you by anywhere. In most organizations, while it is open passing in the instructor group, they are generally more cautious drivers. These BMW guys have some balls. 1, esses, 10a, 3 deep in 12... it was a blast. Very instruction oriented and professional. They stayed on time throughout. Very impressed with Peachtree BMW, one of the better organizations I've ran with.

Here's a video from the first session Sunday morning. Just shaking the rust off. There are a few 1:40's in this one according to the traqmate, but I was just having fun being in traffic more than anything.

Car is a 93 Mazda RX7 with a LS1 with around 330hp.

http://www.vimeo.com/14915294

Another video of me learning the car a little :D
http://www.vimeo.com/15040928

couple of pictures of the car:
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb31/memphisraines82/LS1FD/YellowCar-3.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb31/memphisraines82/LS1FD/brent.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb31/memphisraines82/LS1FD/RASept10245.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb31/memphisraines82/LS1FD/RASept10227-1.jpg

dakar318

09-23-2010, 07:41 AM

I have a set of sticker A6's for the December event. My goal this weekend was originally a 1:35 this weekend, but having an awesome and trouble free weekend turned out to be even better. Car is such a blast to drive. I have a little more work to do before I'm "done" though.

so why have you chosen the A6?

just wondering, the r6s are made for road courses they work at a much higher temp usually found on track( like 140-170) . the A6s were made for autox, with usable temps pretty low like 100-130,

Wheelman13

09-23-2010, 08:08 AM

Glad to hear you've silenced the gremlins Brent. 1:37 on RA is fooking quick :shock:.

Brent

09-23-2010, 01:26 PM

so why have you chosen the A6?

just wondering, the r6s are made for road courses they work at a much higher temp usually found on track( like 140-170) . the A6s were made for autox, with usable temps pretty low like 100-130,

Thanks for posting the obvious. I think most of us are familiar with what the A6 and R6 were made for ;) You've only been doing the track stuff a year or two, correct? Hitting a couple events a year? Just wondering, because it's something you should already know. During time trials and sprint races(30 minutes or less), A6's are significantly faster than R6's. For example, my friend Jerry Onks, who SCCA club races in STO on the national level(and has for many years, previously in T1), practices on his old set of A6's, puts a new set on for qualifiying, and then races on the same set. When they are new, they never completely let go like some people will claim. They'll start to lose a little grip towards the end of a 30 minute race but are still very grippy and predictable. This holds true for Time Trials as well. They are normally the fastest when they are sticker A6's on the first session. Warm them up a couple of laps to remove the mold and hit a couple of hot laps gradually building to your fastest. This has been so significant that, as of this year, A6's incur more of a points penalty from NASA than the R6's do. They obviously won't last as long as an R6, but that is a moot point if you are winning tires at events. I run R6's/Koni Challenge slicks/V710's/etc... for normal track weekends to keep cost down. Find takeoffs here and there.

Brent

09-23-2010, 01:29 PM

Glad to hear you've silenced the gremlins Brent. 1:37 on RA is fooking quick :shock:.

Thanks dude! You going to be able to make it out to Road Atlanta in December or CMP in November? Hopefully so... you should bring the NSX :biggthumpup:

rhythmnsmoke

09-23-2010, 02:27 PM

I posted it in the MCMC event thread. But thought I would post up here too.

if your computer can support it, change the output on the Youtube player to 720p HD.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiU-P-4TUGE

Brent

09-23-2010, 05:03 PM

Looking good Travis! Those are awesome lap times!

rhythmnsmoke

09-23-2010, 05:12 PM

Looking good Travis! Those are awesome lap times!

Thanks Brent. Now I'm just tapping fingers till the day I'm back on boost. Get back on my feet then it's back to being on boost. God do I miss my turbo.

Wheelman13

09-23-2010, 07:47 PM

Thanks dude! You going to be able to make it out to Road Atlanta in December or CMP in November? Hopefully so... you should bring the NSX :biggthumpup:

I'm hoping to at least make CMP in November. I think I've cured the MR2 of its maladies, but the NSX is a lot of fun on a track so I'm sure it'll make it out there at some point.

dakar318

09-23-2010, 09:10 PM

Thanks for posting the obvious. I think most of us are familiar with what the A6 and R6 were made for ;) You've only been doing the track stuff a year or two, correct? Hitting a couple events a year? Just wondering, because it's something you should already know. During time trials and sprint races(30 minutes or less), A6's are significantly faster than R6's. For example, my friend Jerry Onks, who SCCA club races in STO on the national level(and has for many years, previously in T1), practices on his old set of A6's, puts a new set on for qualifiying, and then races on the same set. When they are new, they never completely let go like some people will claim. They'll start to lose a little grip towards the end of a 30 minute race but are still very grippy and predictable. This holds true for Time Trials as well. They are normally the fastest when they are sticker A6's on the first session. Warm them up a couple of laps to remove the mold and hit a couple of hot laps gradually building to your fastest. This has been so significant that, as of this year, A6's incur more of a points penalty from NASA than the R6's do. They obviously won't last as long as an R6, but that is a moot point if you are winning tires at events. I run R6's/Koni Challenge slicks/V710's/etc... for normal track weekends to keep cost down. Find takeoffs here and there.

more like 4. time trials for 2 road racing for 2. while at time trials the autox tires seemed to be faster but the cost of replacing them because of wear isn't worth it. once we got our 1.6 miata and were doing TT at NSS ive always compared my ITA car to the CSP guys, because CSP should be faster. anyways long story short, fellow racer, better autoxer then i could be, way faster car, A compound tires, lots of experience... was slower then I. And i can feel R compounds become greasy during a 15min qualifying session.

i mean if you can just find cheap pull offs that cool i saw some 315 35 17s on the sandbox for like 100 bucks.

Jdavenport

09-23-2010, 09:27 PM

The car looks great Brent and seems like it is getting around the track very well. Last time I saw it was this March with the unpainted (white) nose.

rhythmnsmoke

09-25-2010, 11:19 PM

Part 3....got one more loading up now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4M1n68wELo

Wheelman13

10-05-2010, 09:24 AM

I did a little experimenting at Talladega GP this past weekend with gear selection. Normally I'd been down-shifting twice during a lap, once going into 2, once going into 6. So 4 shifts total. This kept the car well into the power band, but also put me at the limiter in the short chute between 2 and 3, so I ended up going to neutral throttle to keep it off the limiter (not a race, had to drive it home, etc.).

After a few sessions I decided I'd try running the entire thing in 3rd gear to see if I could keep the car a little cooler since it'd been getting a little hot towards the end of sessions. To my surprise it didn't feel slower and I observed a higher v-max at the end of at least one of the straights. My average lap time was approximately the same (mid 1:10.xx range) between the sessions. Grant it, the 3rd-gear-only session was later in the day so the track was warmer, I was warmer, and had probably 3 gallons less gas on board, so everything with a grain of salt. Still, I was pleasantly surprised.

There is probably a happy medium in there somewhere, but I'll have to play with that another day.

hopefully y'all can see these. I can't preview to see if they work because of the internet police.

Video:

Using 2nd & 3rd:
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Using 3rd only:
tIFT4jaotCY

mr.coupe

10-09-2010, 05:44 PM

Heres a few of our Track.One Drift car....Driven by Nick Thomas

Holley LS fest 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7X0J6WcrRo

another....around 46 seconds in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYjKKtoLTnQ

Heres another drift demo we did in the drift emporium g35...nick driving

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0J93JR3Emk

Brent

10-11-2010, 02:49 PM

NASA-MA Octoberfast Time Trial from Sunday morning. Best time from the weekend was a 2:06.9
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WynnS123

10-11-2010, 03:08 PM

Man, looks like such an awesome track. Wish I could have gone. Fast driving as always, Brent :thumbup:

Jdavenport

10-11-2010, 10:00 PM

Very nice. You really picked it up some towards the end.

Brent

10-12-2010, 08:13 PM

Thanks Wynn and Jim. Hope to see you guys at RA in December.

Jdavenport

10-12-2010, 09:05 PM

Thanks Wynn and Jim. Hope to see you guys at RA in December.

I'll see you at CMP in a few weeks, you might even be my instructor being my first trip there.

Brent

10-13-2010, 06:40 AM

Cool! Looking forward to it!

Wheelman13

10-13-2010, 08:52 AM

I had planned to make CMP, but I may end up at VIR with the PCA instead. My dad's running an event there the same weekend so it'll be cheap for me to tag along.

I fully intend to make Road Atl in December though.

dakar318

10-13-2010, 12:37 PM

After a few sessions I decided I'd try running the entire thing in 3rd gear to see if I could keep the car a little cooler since it'd been getting a little hot towards the end of sessions. To my surprise it didn't feel slower and I observed a higher v-max at the end of at least one of the straights. My average lap time was approximately the same (mid 1:10.xx range) between the sessions. Grant it, the 3rd-gear-only session was later in the day so the track was warmer, I was warmer, and had probably 3 gallons less gas on board, so everything with a grain of salt. Still, I was pleasantly surprised.

do you have a dyno graph? maybe your not making power up top and have alot of torque in 3rrd coming out of the corner

Wheelman13

10-13-2010, 02:14 PM

do you have a dyno graph? maybe your not making power up top and have alot of torque in 3rrd coming out of the corner

I haven't had my car on a dyno, but this should be pretty close as far as the general vehicle dynamics are concerned (Test 1: basically-stock 3.0L NSX w/exhaust):

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/products/exhaust_airflow_products/NSX/TAITEC/JGTC_Parallel_Exit/JGTC_Dyno.gif
(graph from Science of Speed)

So no, the car does not fall off at higher RPM, and mine certainly doesn't feel like it does. that said, the amount of torque is usable even at the lower RPM although certainly nothing to drool over. I'm pretty sure it's just a small trade between available power vs. time spent shifting or coasting in gear.

I think I may go back and break things up into sectors to see where I might have been gaining vs. losing time in a higher gear. Although my "driver noise" is about a second, I think I ran enough laps I could get a decent average.

dakar318

10-13-2010, 02:41 PM

torque is flat from 5 to redline which would be close to corner exit, then the HP should " carry " you to the next corner.

but yea time spend coasting is time wasted for accelerating or braking.

but a track with little straights and slow corners like TGPR more time accel and braking and not shifting may be faster. cause you really can't make up for a mistake on something that short.

i had a 4.88 in my miata here and it definitely pulled more out of the corners and was almost at the limiter in the long straight breaking zone... pretty much perfect there.

and in general:
hoosier is discontinued alot of road race slicks, so if you got a set of wheels you change at the track, but dont run in a DOT tire class anywhere you may wanna look em up
https://www.hoosiertire.com/discontinuedtires.htm

Wheelman13

10-13-2010, 03:21 PM

Yeah, the tires were a conscious compromise decision to facilitate "arrive & drive" vs. trailiering and/or cramming a spare set of wheels/tires in the car with me (a stock set will fit, I promise). They honestly feel like they have nearly the grip of an R888 (but nowhere near a V710 or R6), and I should be able to get 5-10k miles out of the rears between driving around and light track/auto-x use.

dakar318

10-13-2010, 03:36 PM

what tires? any 140 tread wear street tire is gonna be fine for track abuse. i had star specs on my wrx at the NSS IA track day... granted i about killed them from flinging my big ass wrx wagon side ways in turn 1... but its all in good fun and thats what matters

but after TGPR id check the wear, the fish bowl tends to eat up some tires if not on the right alightment

Wheelman13

10-13-2010, 05:53 PM

I've got star specs on it now. They appear to have come out none the worse for wear. I've taken most of the rear toe out of the car. The stock alignment tends to eat tires at a frankly absurt rate. They're always going to go through rears pretty quickly, but I've got it set to mitigate that without being detrimental to the handling.

The main thing I need right now is more front camber. I've got an adjuster bold that's corroded to a bushing sleeve, so I've only got -0.7 degrees in the front. Stupid road salt. NJ %&*@...

Do you know of any good references for lap times around that place. Since there aren't any official events held there information seems spotty.

Wheelman13

11-10-2010, 07:59 AM

Just got back from VIR with the NSX:

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The quickest lap I clocked was a 2:22.7x at the end of this video.

Brent

11-10-2010, 11:53 AM

Awesome video! Looks like the car was really moving out! Really nice, smooth driving as well!

My weekend at CMP:
Prior to the weekend, I had been to CMP for a lemons race where I drove ~30 minutes on a small portion of the course and another time in May when my car was broken. So this was realistically my first time on course. The track was really slick and I eased my way into it. I still had a couple of brake lock up issues, but nothing significant. I also had a close call in turn 3 that I was able to save(see video). I ended up getting 3rd on Saturday(got knocked out of 2nd in the last session). The top 4 guys were all within .5 seconds of each other. On Sunday I got 2nd. I'm ok with that for being my first time there. Still alot of time left in the car, just have to get the driver up to speed. Here's a short video:
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I'll be at Road Atlanta in 2 weeks for the MVP event to get some more seat time and the end of year event the first weekend in December with NASA. Right now, my class has 13 cars signed up for the December event.

Wheelman13

11-10-2010, 05:32 PM

Brent, you ever run into issues from fluid slosh in your master cylinder reservoirs? Grant it the fluid line never went completely vertical, but it got close a couple of times. I suspect you can pull well over 1G between the tires and aero on that thing.

Jdavenport

11-10-2010, 08:30 PM

Also made my way out to the Turkey Trot at CMP. Had a great time, the NASA-SE guys put on a great event.

Being a NASA newb, they put me in DE1 to start Sat. Got moved right along to DE2 and ran there the rest of the weekend. This is session 2 from Sunday when I hooked up with the guy in the silver WRX and we decided to do a little lead/follow. Session was cut short due oil on the track right before it started and the 11AM quiet hour.

The Viper driver sorta wigged with us dogging his tail and tried to point us by in a no-pass zone for DE2.

Excuse the view, still working on a camera mount...

http://vimeo.com/16681942

Wheelman13

11-10-2010, 09:18 PM

The Viper driver sorta wigged with us dogging his tail and tried to point us by in a no-pass zone for DE2.

maybe he just needed to be in the fastest run group ;)

CMP is a fun track. Unfortunately every time I've been there with my MR2 no one good enough has had a slow enough car go make lead-follow feasible :oops:

Brent

11-10-2010, 10:07 PM

The remote resevoirs have like 2-3ft of hose/line that connect to another reservoir on top of the master cylinder... that sits on top of the pedals. No chance of getting air in the system from the remote reservoirs. I'm sure yours looks the same way, you just can't see it while you drive.

Jim, great to see you and hang out this weekend. Look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks.

Jdavenport

11-11-2010, 10:04 AM

Jim, great to see you and hang out this weekend. Look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks.

Same here, thanks for introducing me to the 'Mazda' crew Sat evening and letting me hang out with you guys! Looking forward to RA.

Here's the last DE2 session Sunday. I added a notch (max) on the RSB to try and help the understeer the car has. It helped a little. Tired of fighting the car through low-medium speed sweepers, it just wants to plow.

http://vimeo.com/16718038

Wheelman13

11-11-2010, 11:21 AM

The remote resevoirs have like 2-3ft of hose/line that connect to another reservoir on top of the master cylinder... that sits on top of the pedals. No chance of getting air in the system from the remote reservoirs. I'm sure yours looks the same way, you just can't see it while you drive.

Yeah, out of sight, out of mind I guess. Wasn't sure if that was a concern as grip increased.

Jdavenport

11-12-2010, 09:03 PM

Just got back from VIR with the NSX:

The quickest lap I clocked was a 2:22.7x at the end of this video.

Man that is some smooth driving, you were cooking around there:biggthumpup:.

The NSX just looks so smooth and connected.

Honda has fallen so far from those days.

Jdavenport

11-12-2010, 09:13 PM

Awesome video! Looks like the car was really moving out! Really nice, smooth driving as well!

My weekend at CMP:
Prior to the weekend, I had been to CMP for a lemons race where I drove ~30 minutes on a small portion of the course and another time in May when my car was broken. So this was realistically my first time on course. The track was really slick and I eased my way into it. I still had a couple of brake lock up issues, but nothing significant. I also had a close call in turn 3 that I was able to save(see video). I ended up getting 3rd on Saturday(got knocked out of 2nd in the last session). The top 4 guys were all within .5 seconds of each other. On Sunday I got 2nd. I'm ok with that for being my first time there. Still alot of time left in the car, just have to get the driver up to speed. Here's a short video:

That was a nice quick save at turn 3. Nowhere good to go if you have a serious off there. Too many trees.

I watched a lot of TT this weekend and you looked good out there.

Wheelman13

11-13-2010, 07:03 AM

Man that is some smooth driving, you were cooking around there:biggthumpup:.

The NSX just looks so smooth and connected.

Honda has fallen so far from those days.

Thanks. The car was just a little pushy in a couple of places, but not bad. I probably could have done a better job driving around the issue. The good news is that it was really planted. I was going into the esses at about 115 just fine and probably peaked at about 90 over 10. I could have done 10 a smidge quicker, but that's one place where the front would get light and start to wash out a little. That lap would be nowhere near TT-competitive, but I figure it's aight for "gotta drive it home" driving.

Jdavenport

11-13-2010, 09:23 AM

Thanks. The car was just a little pushy in a couple of places, but not bad. I probably could have done a better job driving around the issue. The good news is that it was really planted. I was going into the esses at about 115 just fine and probably peaked at about 90 over 10. I could have done 10 a smidge quicker, but that's one place where the front would get light and start to wash out a little. That lap would be nowhere near TT-competitive, but I figure it's aight for "gotta drive it home" driving.

Good clean NSX's like yours are almost too rare to risk in heavy TT action.

I want to try NASA TT in a year or two (got to work to DE4 first), and I am seriously thinking of trying to find a well-used Evo 8 in a year or two to turn into a TT machine. Gutting my IX would be a big step. Another problem with IX's is they start in TTB with a 5 point penalty. 8's start in TTC with the 5 point turbo penalty plus a 7 point car penalty. But that still leaves 7+19 (26) points to play with and stay in TTB.

Jdavenport

11-22-2010, 02:24 PM

Road Atlanta, Hot Damn! I was at RA for the first time this past weekend with MVP Track Time. WOW. The first time you come over the hill heading into turn 12 and the track disappears, your nutsack will draw up into your gut. All you can see is the tower and some trees. As Wynn said before, video doesn't do it justice.

I was in the novice group, and MVP does not do full instructor per student. They start the day with a lead/follow session for novice and then you can try and sign up for a slot with an in-car instructor. (9 instructors and 40+ in novice). I had one session later Saturday with an instructor and one session Sunday with an instructor. I was fine with this, but for a complete track newb at RA, I would strongly suggest you attend an event with dedicated instruction.

The upside of the MVP event is track time. 5 full (and I mean full) 20 minute sessions per day with a full 25 minute session at the end of the day. Each day.

First couple of sessions Saturday I was really feeling my way around. Had a session with an instructor right after lunch Saturday (Gary) and he really helped me get my visuals down for the entry (over the hill) for turn 12. By the end of the day I managed a 1:49 and was starting to enjoy myself.

Sunday right before lunch I had Brent in car and he helped me really smooth up the 2-3-4 deal at the top of the hill and a few other things. Right after lunch Sunday I went out first and had a couple of good clean laps trying to chase down an Audi R8 (v10 version) and 911 turbo both on Hoosiers. I turned a 1:47, but the session was cut short when a guy plowed his s2000 into the concrete at the bottom of the esses. He walked away, but the car was most likely totalled.

Short Session Vid:

http://vimeo.com/17089288

More vid later. For those of you with higher HP cars, the back stretch is interesting. Keeping your foot planted on the floor heading downhill into the braking zone for 10A is hard to do, I never managed it. I hit about 145 once. But later Sunday I would hit around 140 and just hold it, then lift going downhill. It took me all weekend to work up to that :biggrin:

Brent

11-22-2010, 06:56 PM

Awesome video Jim! A 1:47 your first time at Road Atlanta on street tires is smoking! You were def. faster than both of those cars in the turns... and that's where it counts. Man, that R8 looked and sounded sooooo good when it was at full song!

Here is the aftermath of the S2000:
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb31/memphisraines82/S2Kcrash.jpg
Hate to see that happen to anyone. It was his first event. The bottom line, shit happens. Driver was ok and that's all that matters. Cars can be replaced. Think about this picture the next time you want to skimp on safety mods. This could of been alot worse. Despite how much you paid for your car or mods... don't go buy the cheapest helmet available because you want to use the money else where on the car... go buy a helmet that is going to protect your head the most within your budget. I will guarantee it's worth more than your car.

Jim, sorry I bounced without saying goodbye while you were out during your last session. I had been starting to become under the weather on Sunday and finally stopped trying to deny it and tell myself I was only tired. I'm glad you came and hung out, and more importantly... got to drive Road Atlanta! Next year when you are watching the Mitty or the Petit you can say "yeah, been there... done that." :thumbup: Jim's car is alot of fun. It makes me miss turbo track cars. Very glad I got to ride a session with him. I set up a session for you to ride with John on Sunday, but completely forgot about it... doh!

Michael(Laserman) was also there in his new GT3. Absolutely incredible car!

I didn't run my camera at all this weekend. I spent most of it staying busy instructing and taking passengers out. Most of the time I would come straight off the track with a student and immediately jump in my car and go on track. I did manage to get a couple of sessions to myself. I also ran my traqmate a couple of sessions on Sunday. Managed a 1:36.4 with some light traffic on some R6's that have 3 weekends on them. Hoping for some a sub 1:35 in a couple of weeks with some colder weather and sticker A's. I'll prob. end up with a 1:38 with my luck!

Jdavenport

11-22-2010, 08:02 PM

Wheelman13

11-23-2010, 10:56 AM

Yeah, RA is a blast, and a 1:47 is pretty swift for sure. I think I've only managed to gimp the MR2 around there a shade under 2:00. I think I've seen at least one car get munched every time I've been there (usually from a race or TT though). I suppose most good tracks have consequences though.

I really need to get a car sorted so i can actually drive flat out (yeah yeah, lol) for an entire session without worrying about stuff blowing up....which probably means I just need to build a racecar.

Jdavenport

11-23-2010, 05:45 PM

I really need to get a car sorted so i can actually drive flat out

"You don't understand, I have an 800hp Koenigsegg and you must move me to the advanced group so I can run the car flat out"

Sorry, couldn't resist :biggrin:

Jdavenport

11-23-2010, 09:42 PM

OK, last session I ran Sunday. Don't think I got a clean lap in the whole thing. By this time the novice group had seperated into those who had settled in and were starting the long process of getting better after learning the basic line and those who were still scared (understandably) of the track and struggling.

http://vimeo.com/17141655

WynnS123

11-24-2010, 12:08 AM

Wish I could have been there with you guys. Fast driving, Jim. 1:47 is flyin' for your first time there! :thumbup:

LasermanGT3

11-26-2010, 09:03 PM

Had a great time, lots of time on the track. Logged over 370 miles on track...

WynnS123

11-27-2010, 07:59 PM

Had a great time, lots of time on the track. Logged over 370 miles on track...

I little birdie told me you were running 1:36's at Road ATL. :thumbup: F'n flyin' man.

turbodav

11-30-2010, 11:32 PM

here's some pictures from barber at the pboc event i have 32 but here is 2 i like

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/turbodav/PBOCBARBERNov13-142010DL-4623.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/turbodav/PBOCBARBERNov13-142010DL-9296.jpg

turbodav

11-30-2010, 11:34 PM

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd196/turbodav/PBOCBARBERNov13-142010DL-7510.jpg

autoxDC2

11-30-2010, 11:40 PM

Dave, that Ferrari looks like it's going to eat you alive! lol.. sweet pics.

Brent

12-14-2010, 07:20 AM

a picture that I liked from last weekend:
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e158/cvbowers/NASA%20Rd%20Atl%20Toy%20Run%2012-3-10/DSC_0625.jpg

GTRracing

01-10-2011, 09:50 AM

Participated in the NASA-SE Time Trials in December and posted a new personal best lap time of 1:29.9 with my GT-R on Hoosier R6's.

Here's the video from my Traqmate / ChaseCam system: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP9_XaXz2RI

NASA Time Trials - December 5, 2010

WynnS123

01-10-2011, 09:58 AM

Participated in the NASA-SE Time Trials in December and posted a new personal best lap time of 1:29.9 with my GT-R on Hoosier R6's.

NASA Time Trials - December 5, 2010

Wow, that's fast. What TT class were you running? How did you place?

Jdavenport

01-10-2011, 05:27 PM

Wow, that's fast. What TT class were you running? How did you place?

He was in TTU, and that is some damn fast lapping there!

GTRracing

01-14-2011, 10:20 AM

WynnS123

01-14-2011, 12:59 PM

I was in TTU and finished 3rd - just a couple of tenths behind 2nd and 1st. Foolishly I started packing up to leave and failed to run in the last session. I'm planning to run in NASA's TT in 2011. Looking forward to meeting you guys in Nashville on the 22nd at NSS.

I'll be running TTB this season. I'm already signed up for March and June Road Atlanta events. Hope to see you out there!

Wheelman13

01-14-2011, 08:49 PM

Better late than never, I got a bunch of photos from VIR in the mail from a pro outfit that shot the event (dumbed down for photobucket):

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/3zero/The%20Cars/1MS_0006.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/3zero/The%20Cars/LMS_4428.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/3zero/The%20Cars/NPM_2525.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/3zero/The%20Cars/1MS_8528.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/3zero/The%20Cars/1MS_6257.jpg

This is my favorite though:

Entry Fee for PCA event: $300

Camera: $150

Gas for a day at the track: $50

Getting a point-by from a car worth more than my house (new GT3 RS)...priceless
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm308/3zero/HPDE/VIR/hpdekill.jpg
Just ignore the fact that it was his 1st time at the track and he ate my lunch for the rest of the weekend. :ph34r:

nismojunkie

01-14-2011, 10:32 PM

im a noob....but whats a pointback?

WynnS123

01-14-2011, 11:01 PM

im a noob....but whats a pointback?

A point-by is just track courtesy for when the car behind you is faster. If you are the lead car, you should point your finger out the window to signal the other driver to pass. This is required in most HPDE classes. This makes passing on track much safer as the lead car is letting you pass when he feels comfortable.

WynnS123

01-14-2011, 11:03 PM

Better late than never, I got a bunch of photos from VIR in the mail from a pro outfit that shot the event (dumbed down for photobucket):

Beautiful car!

Wheelman13

01-15-2011, 08:21 AM

@ nismojunkie: Wynn's dead on about the point-by. I was actually very impressed with the courtesy of most of the drivers in my group at that event. I'd heard horror stories about Porsche events turning into a conga line behind one or two jackasses, but that never happened. That guy could have easily continued to hold me up for a couple more turns and then run off on me down the straight, but he was cool about it and just pointed me around.

@Wynn: Thanks. Now hopefully I can get the damn thing running well after pressure testing the coolant system every which way and replacing a pipe that some previous mechanic had mangled along with a few hoses and clamps. I hope to have it at a few more events this year.

MCarp22

01-15-2011, 10:15 AM

Nice shots! The NSX is always my favorite at a trackday.

This one was at an event, probably 5 years ago now, when i was flagging.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/neonmike22/zanardi.jpg

/csb?

AllGOnoSHOW

01-15-2011, 11:24 AM

I really enjoyed watching all these videos and looking at the pictures. I'd like to put my accord out there by myself and drive the track.

Wheelman13

01-15-2011, 12:07 PM

Nice shots! The NSX is always my favorite at a trackday.

This one was at an event, probably 5 years ago now, when i was flagging.

/csb?

Nice. That's guy's definitely running stock springs, I finally decided I was over the 20 degree roll angle and went to about 2x the original rate to flatten things out.

I think I've only ever seen 1 other actually on the track since I've been driving at events.

coolhandluke

01-16-2011, 12:55 PM

We-Todd 2010 Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDNxm-6ka50&hd=1

DeftHand

01-19-2011, 09:13 PM

Just bought a GoPro HD Motorsports Hero...will be here tomorrow.

(Deft Motion is a GoPro dealer if anyone is interested in buying.)

MCarp22

01-19-2011, 09:47 PM

That's guy's definitely running stock springs, I finally decided I was over the 20 degree roll angle and went to about 2x the original rate to flatten things out.

Lol you just insulted Ayrton Senna AND Alex Zanardi. ;)

Wheelman13

01-20-2011, 11:00 AM

Lol you just insulted Ayrton Senna AND Alex Zanardi. ;)

You say that, but the spring rates on the Zanardi edition cars were between 150% and 200% stiffer than the standars items, Type R springs (even the '92) were even more-so. All I've done is remove some of the compromise. That, and I haven't caught on fire yet, or been shot at by any Brazilians...so I think it's good. :mrgreen:

DeftHand

01-21-2011, 12:55 AM

Tomorrow (Jan. 21st) is the last day to get your setup corner balanced for $50 OFF. (Will take off an additional $25 due to weather!) That means your car's weight is distributed as perfect as possible for only $125!

Visit www.deftmotion.com for contact information and other services.

DeftHand

01-25-2011, 10:39 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkq8Q26N52g&feature=player_embedded#!
Back before a million driving assists.

DualCam_V

01-25-2011, 12:40 PM

These videos are sweet!:woohoorun:

WynnS123

02-11-2011, 11:23 PM

Here are some more of Chris's shots. Thanks again man!

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775887

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775888

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775889

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775890

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775891

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775892

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775893

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775894

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775895

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775896

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775897

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775898

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775899

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775900

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?act=module&module=gallery&cmd=viewimage&img=775901

rhythmnsmoke

02-11-2011, 11:48 PM

^^nice

LasermanGT3

02-12-2011, 12:47 AM

Like the wing...

thawk

02-12-2011, 01:40 AM

What tires are those Wynn? We will battle soon! :)

WynnS123

02-12-2011, 09:07 AM

Like the wing...

Shit's GayDM Yo!

What tires are those Wynn? We will battle soon! :)

Toyo RA-1's. You can try to keep up every time I lap you. That should be good for 5 battles every session ;)

Jdavenport

02-12-2011, 10:59 AM

Looks good Wynn.

thawk

02-12-2011, 11:21 AM

Shit's GayDM Yo!

Toyo RA-1's. You can try to keep up every time I lap you. That should be good for 5 battles every session ;)

How do you expect to do that when I'm lapping the guy lapping you! GEt som!

Jdavenport

03-14-2011, 07:51 PM

From the pot-o-gold rush with NASA-SE this past weekend at Road Atlanta. This was the last DE2 session of the day Sunday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LZkbAjcAXQ

This is a short clip from the last session of the day on Sunday a DE1-2 combined session which was mostly a traffic jam point-fest. However, I found this clean lap in there which ended up being my fastest of the weekend:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0p9HzmmQBY

Off to DE3 for CMP in April.

Wheelman13

03-15-2011, 10:56 AM

Off to DE3 for CMP in April.

Hopefully see you there.

GREEN Rx8

03-15-2011, 11:53 AM

auto-x test and tune day. just messin around with the new go pro

http://vimeo.com/20719902

Jdavenport

03-15-2011, 06:11 PM

auto-x test and tune day. just messin around with the new go pro

http://vimeo.com/20719902

Wow, that really made a clean video.

rhythmnsmoke

03-16-2011, 09:08 AM

Wow, that really made a clean video.

The GoPro's make AWESOME video. HD 1080p FTW.

dakar318

03-20-2011, 07:58 PM

my vid today was horrible, but my fastest run @ TGPR was a 109.6 which is good enough to beat out my brother for an ITA track record.

2 weeks nashville is having a PDX/ TT ill be at trying to beat my old record of a 112.6.

just look for the white, loud, 1.6 miata

WynnS123

03-20-2011, 09:33 PM

WynnS123

04-25-2011, 04:28 PM

Road Atlanta - March 2011 - NASA Time Trials (TTB) Honda S2000 - 3rd Place Finish - 1:41.2 Lap Time

http://vimeo.com/22856690

Bob-e

04-25-2011, 08:11 PM

Jdavenport

04-25-2011, 08:47 PM

Road Atlanta - March 2011 - NASA Time Trials (TTB) Honda S2000 - 3rd Place Finish - 1:41.2 Lap Time

http://vimeo.com/22856690

Bout time you posted some vid! Have to agree though, you need a camera upgrade;-)

I need to study your whole turn 1-5 section. You really do carry great speed through there. Very nice driving as usual!

WynnS123

04-25-2011, 10:20 PM

damn that video sucks. beta max?

Man you kill me t1-t5. I just can't get the drive up the hill in 1. Looks like I'm a little quicker coming out of 7, then the HP kicks in. Good times for sure. Get some Hoosiers

Bout time you posted some vid! Have to agree though, you need a camera upgrade;-)

I need to study your whole turn 1-5 section. You really do carry great speed through there. Very nice driving as usual!

Yeah, sorry about the craptastic video. I use my Cannon point and shoot on the lowest quality to save memory and down load times.

I still need to carry a lot more speed entering turn 1, and track out further to the left. Even on these RA-1's the car has a lot more grip in it, but I run out of balls. At apex, I realize I can carry more speed. I'm always thinking damn why didn't I sack up more and enter faster. After turn 3 apex, I'm wide open until entering turn 5 but then again my car has no power. I'm still getting accustomed to the r-comps and aero. I need to learn the limits of the new setup at speed.

Jdavenport

05-03-2011, 11:11 PM

Mostly good weekend at CMP with NASA-SE for the Pit Bull Brawl. As usual, a real friendly group, made some new friends saw some others and got in some good track time.

Sunday morning however was a mess. 1st session was a combined DE3-4 one. It ended on a Red/Black flag when my friend Ryan lost it at T3 and put his WRX through the tire wall and airborne into a tree. He walked away but the car was totaled. I met Ryan last year at CMP and we have a blast chasing each other around. Very glad he wasn't hurt, but I know he hates what happened to his WRX. He had in-car vid running:

http://vimeo.com/23181852

Took them 40 minutes to get his WRX out of the woods and back to the paddock. Then next session up, Mark West puts his TTU GTR into the tire wall right after the kink:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y7X5ohy5w4

They were another 30-40 minutes getting all that straightened out. Next up was the Thunder practice session and in the first 3 laps a car spit it's guts and oiled the track hard. Like I said, Sunday morning was a mess.

I had a ball driving in the DE3-4 groups. Passing anywhere really frees things up and the drivers in general are all faster. Plus when you see the DE4 sticker you can pass at will with no point by. Here's a vid from Sunday afternoon of me trying (and failing) to keep up with a lightly modded C6 Z06 on Hoosiers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVUbIZme_cQ

My driving has hit a wall until I get a proper seat/harness system. Too busy using all parts of my body to try and stay in the seat. Going to put in the autpower 4-pt race bar (with diagonal bracing) and look for a seat and 6-pt harness system.