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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-01-2012, 11:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,069
Posted By betelgeuse

Where is the best place to but them. Thanks, ...

Where is the best place to but them.
Thanks,
Greg
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-01-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,852
Posted By betelgeuse

Where did you get the 01s from? I run these on my...

Where did you get the 01s from? I run these on my BMW. Great pad.
I'm suprised Performance Friction doesn't make the 06 compound for the Vette. Or do they?
I ran the Carbotech 12f/10r at the last...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-01-2012, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,069
Posted By betelgeuse

I have the track tires already. If I was only...

I have the track tires already. If I was only doing HPDE I would be perfectly happy with the stock shocks.
I'm well aware of the vendors hype. That's why I'm asking for opinions of people with real...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-01-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,069
Posted By betelgeuse

I hear you Bert. I'm guilty of trying to cheap...

I hear you Bert. I'm guilty of trying to cheap out and end up spending more money on the same part to get it right. But I only plan on tracking this car 2 more times. Once at NHMS and once at the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-01-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,069
Posted By betelgeuse

Yeah. I hear Sebring is pretty rough. I'm not...

Yeah. I hear Sebring is pretty rough.
I'm not looking for the perfect shock. Just something that can control the springs better than the stock ones under track conditions.


Greg
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-01-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,069
Posted By betelgeuse

Hi Bert. I know Penske is a hell of a good shock...

Hi Bert. I know Penske is a hell of a good shock but I'm not looking to spend that much. What did you run when your car was stock? Or near stock?

Greg
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-01-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,069
Posted By betelgeuse

Best Track Shocks

I tracked my 03 Z06 for the first time this week. I run Time Attack in Showroom Stock Unlimited (SSU) with Corvettes of Massachusetts Sports Car Club (COMSCC).
According to the rules the only thing...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-30-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By betelgeuse

Yes. T6 thru T11 are definetly the toughest part...

Yes. T6 thru T11 are definetly the toughest part of the track. You'll get it. It just takes practice.
According to my data I was hitting 99 mph at turn 8 during the TT.
I was just praying my brakes...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-30-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 471
Posted By betelgeuse

Line looks good except for the exit of T6 (the...

Line looks good except for the exit of T6 (the bowl) to T9. You're taking what I call the Miata line. Your instructor probably told you to do it that way but IMO that line is only for low horsepower...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-01-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,787
Posted By betelgeuse

Oh, I see. Next time I'll read the thread with my...

Oh, I see. Next time I'll read the thread with my glasses on LOL.

Greg
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-01-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,787
Posted By betelgeuse

.11 per side is almost 1/4" total. That seems...

.11 per side is almost 1/4" total. That seems like a lot.
My car has about half that but I haven't had it on a dry track yet so I can't really comment on the handling.

Greg
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-26-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,581
Posted By betelgeuse

I agree with Bert. My average speed towing my car...

I agree with Bert. My average speed towing my car to the track was probably as fast or faster than my average lap speed. Not much fun.
I run Time Attack with Corvettes of Mass ( comscc.org ). Not...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-25-2012, 09:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,581
Posted By betelgeuse

You're right. No prize money. Just a trophy. I...

You're right. No prize money. Just a trophy.
I guess I could say wife is my sponsor :rock: She's nice enough to let me have 2 track cars and a tow rig :D

Greg
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-25-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,581
Posted By betelgeuse

Thanks for the info Bert. Good to know that it...

Thanks for the info Bert. Good to know that it was just too cold for the tires. I don't think they're that good of a tire anyway. I'm not going to run the vette in the wet anymore. I'll take the BMW....
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-24-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,581
Posted By betelgeuse

NH is kind of a unique track. It's built around a...

NH is kind of a unique track. It's built around a NASCAR oval and isn't very wide. There is really only 1 line.

Greg
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-24-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,581
Posted By betelgeuse

Those are the tires. I had a new set of BFG R1s...

Those are the tires. I had a new set of BFG R1s with me (just in case we got a dry session). I bet they would have been as good as the 760s.

I was amazed how well the AH worked. I could feel it...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-24-2012, 07:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,581
Posted By betelgeuse

There was a lot of that going on yesterday...

There was a lot of that going on yesterday :willy::rofl:

Greg
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-24-2012, 07:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,581
Posted By betelgeuse

I've run in the wet many times at this track...

I've run in the wet many times at this track (NHMS) and a day at WGI and a couple days at Mont Tremblant (all with a BMW).

Not sure of the tires age but it looks like they have 100% tread. Getting...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-24-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,581
Posted By betelgeuse

Wet Track + C5Z = No Fun

I ran a test/tune day (in the rain) yesterday with my c5z. It was a handfull even running it in competition mode. The tires were new Bridgestone RE760 sports. They were on the car when I bought it. I...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-06-2012, 05:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,012
Posted By betelgeuse

I blew that engine last year. I replaced it with...

I blew that engine last year. I replaced it with a stock m3 motor. When I ran it at the Glen I did have the built engine but was running 3.15 gears. I replaced the gear with a 3.64 and the car feels...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-06-2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,012
Posted By betelgeuse

E36 M3. 2850 with me in it. I have a APR wing on...

E36 M3. 2850 with me in it. I have a APR wing on it with no front splitter. Big mistake on a fast track like WGI.
...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-06-2012, 12:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,012
Posted By betelgeuse

When I think about it a little I guess maybe...

When I think about it a little I guess maybe you're right.

I ran a 2:10.3 in my 275 whp BMW and it had bad understeer. I had to lift in just about every corner to get it to turn. So it's probably...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-05-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,012
Posted By betelgeuse

I think those times would be very difficult for...

I think those times would be very difficult for an average driver to achieve.

Greg
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-05-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,012
Posted By betelgeuse

Not trying to argue with you but ST2 allows...

Not trying to argue with you but ST2 allows suspension mods, etc (I think). I'm talking stock suspension, stock engine, stock weight on Hoosiers.
I do believe the C5Z will run under 2:10 at the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-04-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,888
Posted By betelgeuse

Maybe not. At 3800 pounds the GTRs overheat the...

Maybe not. At 3800 pounds the GTRs overheat the tires in just a few laps.

Greg
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