Track prep my Z06 carbon ...
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Track prep my Z06 carbon ...
It's getting there slowly but surely. After getting the car two months ago I been waiting for the Xpel clear film to cover the whole car. I normally use Avery nano film but they been having trouble manufacturing it for months and Xpel ultimate has been on back order too. It was a painful wait as my car sit in the garage collecting dust.
Took me two weeks to cover the whole car working couple hours here and there every day. It's really a 2-3 man job and very difficult doing it all on my own. Next will be the OMP HTE seats, roll bar/cage and forgeline GA3R 18" wheels which are on their way. Hope to be on track in 1-2 months. Gordan told me to slowly mod the car as I track ... very sound advice.
Finally done with applying the clear film!
Stop by Thunderhill on Monday and say hi to Gordan ... the real speed racer!
1/13/12 update:
More ammo arrived today
LG 1 3/4" long tube exhaust
Forgeline GA3R. These wheels are amazing! 20 lbs front and 22 lbs rear. Even my kids are shocked lol
Bolts only between the spokes ... to save more weight?
Light weight 3 piece bling! 18X 10.5 front and 18X12.5 rear to fit the ceremic rotors. Sticky donuts coming soon
Took me two weeks to cover the whole car working couple hours here and there every day. It's really a 2-3 man job and very difficult doing it all on my own. Next will be the OMP HTE seats, roll bar/cage and forgeline GA3R 18" wheels which are on their way. Hope to be on track in 1-2 months. Gordan told me to slowly mod the car as I track ... very sound advice.
Finally done with applying the clear film!
Stop by Thunderhill on Monday and say hi to Gordan ... the real speed racer!
1/13/12 update:
More ammo arrived today
LG 1 3/4" long tube exhaust
Forgeline GA3R. These wheels are amazing! 20 lbs front and 22 lbs rear. Even my kids are shocked lol
Bolts only between the spokes ... to save more weight?
Light weight 3 piece bling! 18X 10.5 front and 18X12.5 rear to fit the ceremic rotors. Sticky donuts coming soon
Last edited by mikymu; 01-13-2012 at 05:22 AM.
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Is that your 997 cup car? If so I'd say you can handle nearly anything you throw at your carbon. if not, I'd say start slow and make sure that every mod to the car makes it better on track.
either way, congrats and have fun!!
either way, congrats and have fun!!
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Nice rides!
I wish my garage looked that neat.
Is that plastic like a wrap? Do you drape it on and then use a heat gun to finish it?
I wish my garage looked that neat.
Is that plastic like a wrap? Do you drape it on and then use a heat gun to finish it?
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Very cool! That wrapping must have taken mega patients! It looks great though. Too much for me...
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Thanks
Yes, I am definitely OCD. I also wrap my GT3 Cup and another friend's 996 TT. Wrapping the car makes cleaning a snap after track event. Most dirt and smear just wash right off not to mention lack of rock chips.
Yeah, it takes alot of patience and time for sure
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Looking good Mikymu! I had LG coilovers and swaybars (and CCW/RA1's) on my old C6Z and absolutely loved the way it drove on track. Once you get into the suspension I'd highly recommend Brandon Kraus over at Roger Kraus Racing to set the car up-- tell him I sent you. He did mine and it was the easiest to wheel and most balanced street car I've ever driven on a track.
I actually need to bring my ZR1 over to him as it was the worst car I've ever driven on track (i think the previous owner did some weird tire-saving alignment though... so I'm not hating on the car..).
-mike
I actually need to bring my ZR1 over to him as it was the worst car I've ever driven on track (i think the previous owner did some weird tire-saving alignment though... so I'm not hating on the car..).
-mike
#12
Race Director
I'd much rather pay for a re-paint than wrap an entire car! Anyway, gorgeous car. Keep us informed as to how the brakes do for hard core track usage. Still have seen very little feedback regarding that.
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Does the clear protection film ever show scratches or "dings"?
I have never had it done because I figured it would eventually show some sign of the above. With paint at least I can polish out any minor damage.
I have never had it done because I figured it would eventually show some sign of the above. With paint at least I can polish out any minor damage.
#14
Team Owner
It does get sand blasted right on the nose area.
It does get rock chip marks than cannot be filled in with paint so they stay looking bad.
And you can get rocks penetrating the film and paint (ask me how I know)
But the film can be removed and redone where necessary preserving the original paint
DH
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Looking good Mikymu! I had LG coilovers and swaybars (and CCW/RA1's) on my old C6Z and absolutely loved the way it drove on track. Once you get into the suspension I'd highly recommend Brandon Kraus over at Roger Kraus Racing to set the car up-- tell him I sent you. He did mine and it was the easiest to wheel and most balanced street car I've ever driven on a track.
I actually need to bring my ZR1 over to him as it was the worst car I've ever driven on track (i think the previous owner did some weird tire-saving alignment though... so I'm not hating on the car..).
-mike
I actually need to bring my ZR1 over to him as it was the worst car I've ever driven on track (i think the previous owner did some weird tire-saving alignment though... so I'm not hating on the car..).
-mike
Sure thing!
Thanks Tim
If you have an incident that will cause noticeable dent then clear fim will not be able to prevent the damage. It protect from rock chips, swiral marks and scratches really well and basically eliminate the problem. Yes, you can polish out most swirl marks with ease especially with Xpel and Avery films. They have infused top coats that repel stain and makes cleaning a snap. If someone walk by and try to key my Z06 they will be surprised. It will not leave a mark and I can basically buff out any streaks. There are inferior films just like inferior paints. Venture clear film is garbage. They stain and yellow easily and does not protect from rock chips well. So far my Avery film hold up super well on the GT3 Cup car against rock chips and stains
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Former Vendor
The only down side is the initial cost of entry, and maintenance.
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Safety Car
#19
Drifting
It's getting there slowly but surely. After getting the car two months ago I been waiting for the Xpel clear film to cover the whole car. I normally use Avery nano film but they been having trouble manufacturing it for months and Xpel ultimate has been on back order too. It was a painful wait as my car sit in the garage collecting dust.
Took me two weeks to cover the whole car working couple hours here and there every day. It's really a 2-3 man job and very difficult doing it all on my own. Next will be the OMP HTE seats, roll bar/cage and forgeline GA3R 18" wheels which are on their way. Hope to be on track in 1-2 months. Gordan told me to slowly mod the car as I track ... very sound advice.
Took me two weeks to cover the whole car working couple hours here and there every day. It's really a 2-3 man job and very difficult doing it all on my own. Next will be the OMP HTE seats, roll bar/cage and forgeline GA3R 18" wheels which are on their way. Hope to be on track in 1-2 months. Gordan told me to slowly mod the car as I track ... very sound advice.