Wsir track day: May 5 !!!
05-08-2012, 10:55 PM
#281
Team Owner
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05-08-2012, 10:57 PM
#282
Team Owner
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This unit is a little larger than the one we surgically duct tapped to my seat since it's an actual video camera vs a camera that can also take video. I'm hoping to have a harness bar installed before the next event. If that happens, I’m going to also try to get a video camera mount for the bar that will hold a larger sized video camera. Imagine being able to see yourself pass me in HD! 
Looking forward to the stock class! Should be a blast!
Kevin
Looking forward to the stock class! Should be a blast!
Kevin
Yes you will have a blast !!!
DH
05-09-2012, 12:00 AM
#283
Burning Brakes
Go pro video.
here's my first video from Willow. My best time was 1.39 on the second run of the day. this is my 4 th track day so any constructive criticism is welcome.
05-09-2012, 12:16 AM
#284
Team Owner
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What session was that it was wide open !!!
Your line VERY GOOD. Better than mine in the OMEGA.
You are down shifting too soon going into turn 3. Also try shifting down to 3rd in turn 1 instead and going thru turn 2 in 3rd gear instead of 4th
Also I don't think any of the C6Z06 guys are short shifting at turn 6. Let that puppy wind out in 3rd on the back straight.
Great driving !!
Your car is stock right? No mods, street tires ??
Can't wait to get back there on June 2.
Dont forget to sign up:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sout...-june-2nd.html
DH
05-09-2012, 12:31 AM
#285
Burning Brakes
Mike
What session was that it was wide open !!!
Your line VERY GOOD. Better than mine in the OMEGA.
You are down shifting too soon going into turn 3. Also try shifting down to 3rd in turn 1 instead and going thru turn 2 in 3rd gear instead of 4th
Also I don't think any of the C6Z06 guys are short shifting at turn 6. Let that puppy wind out in 3rd on the back straight.
Great driving !!
Your car is stock right? No mods, street tires ??
Can't wait to get back there on June 2.
Dont forget to sign up:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sout...-june-2nd.html
DH
What session was that it was wide open !!!
Your line VERY GOOD. Better than mine in the OMEGA.
You are down shifting too soon going into turn 3. Also try shifting down to 3rd in turn 1 instead and going thru turn 2 in 3rd gear instead of 4th
Also I don't think any of the C6Z06 guys are short shifting at turn 6. Let that puppy wind out in 3rd on the back straight.
Great driving !!
Your car is stock right? No mods, street tires ??
Can't wait to get back there on June 2.
Dont forget to sign up:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sout...-june-2nd.html
DH
Awesome, thanks for those tips. I will use them in June. I was running in the black group, and yes, the entire day there was NO traffic!
My cars is not stock. I have lg headers, cats, front splitter, tune, brake ducts, ps2, hawk d60 / 70. But I think my 30% tint was most helpful in my fastest lap time
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05-09-2012, 12:35 AM
#286
Burning Brakes
Dh, what gear are you in coming out of t9? How fast are you taking t8 sweeper?
05-09-2012, 01:00 AM
#287
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Awesome, thanks for those tips. I will use them in June. I was running in the black group, and yes, the entire day there was NO traffic!
My cars is not stock. I have lg headers, cats, front splitter, tune, brake ducts, ps2, hawk d60 / 70. But I think my 30% tint was most helpful in my fastest lap time.
My cars is not stock. I have lg headers, cats, front splitter, tune, brake ducts, ps2, hawk d60 / 70. But I think my 30% tint was most helpful in my fastest lap time
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There is a link to the spread sheet to properly class your car. When you sign up check into the event thread and post your class and run group.
DH
05-09-2012, 01:02 AM
#288
Drifting
Thanks everyone for an awesome day on the track! It was great meeting all of you!
DH – Yes, I watched your videos. Since I never saw my car in them, I can expect to be exempt from the 50 point addition? When I got home, I realized that I have a sweet digital video camera. Never thought about putting it in the car. I just need to figure out a way to mount it. I guess there’s always duct tape 
Looking forward to the event on the 2nd!
Kevin
DH – Yes, I watched your videos. Since I never saw my car in them, I can expect to be exempt from the 50 point addition?
When I got home, I realized that I have a sweet digital video camera. Never thought about putting it in the car. I just need to figure out a way to mount it. I guess there’s always duct tape Looking forward to the event on the 2nd!
Kevin
What wheels were you running on your car?
05-09-2012, 01:03 AM
#289
Team Owner
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05-09-2012, 01:11 AM
#290
Drifting
05-09-2012, 01:31 AM
#291
Drifting
I need to work on Turn 8....I was going too slow through there....only 90 mph. I kept seeing those skid marks leading out to the desert so I kept thinking..." keep it on the track"!
05-09-2012, 02:48 AM
#292
Burning Brakes
05-09-2012, 09:42 AM
#293
Team Owner
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05-09-2012, 09:57 AM
#294
Pro
05-09-2012, 04:30 PM
#295
Team Owner
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Time for all you new track rats to check in to the next Corvette Challenge event which will be back at WSIR on June 2 
Here is the link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sout...-june-2nd.html
DH
Here is the link:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sout...-june-2nd.html
DH
05-10-2012, 06:29 PM
#296
Drifting
Gents, I just stumbled on this thread..some great info here. I've a '12 grandsport coupe, 6spd manual, all stock. I've done lots of track days in cars & bikes & may join y'all at Willow in June.
Question, on the stock 275/325 GY F-1 run flats (1st gen), what kind of tire psi do you guys run or recommend? The owner's manual says 30psi cold for normal driving which works fine, but 26psi cold for 'high speed driving'.
I just did Laguna Seca last month, tires set at 30 psi cold, but they continually heated up to 38-42psi. I kept lowering them to 33-34psi, but they still didn't feel right. Until I burn through these & get PS2's, I need some cold & hot psi recommendations for these Goodyear F1's. Thanks.
Question, on the stock 275/325 GY F-1 run flats (1st gen), what kind of tire psi do you guys run or recommend? The owner's manual says 30psi cold for normal driving which works fine, but 26psi cold for 'high speed driving'.
I just did Laguna Seca last month, tires set at 30 psi cold, but they continually heated up to 38-42psi. I kept lowering them to 33-34psi, but they still didn't feel right. Until I burn through these & get PS2's, I need some cold & hot psi recommendations for these Goodyear F1's. Thanks.
Last edited by Bedouin; 05-10-2012 at 06:32 PM.
05-10-2012, 06:53 PM
#297
Team Owner
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Gents, I just stumbled on this thread..some great info here. I've a '12 grandsport coupe, 6spd manual, all stock. I've done lots of track days in cars & bikes & may join y'all at Willow in June.
Question, on the stock 275/325 GY F-1 run flats (1st gen), what kind of tire psi do you guys run or recommend? The owner's manual says 30psi cold for normal driving which works fine, but 26psi cold for 'high speed driving'.
I just did Laguna Seca last month, tires set at 30 psi cold, but they continually heated up to 38-42psi. I kept lowering them to 33-34psi, but they still didn't feel right. Until I burn through these & get PS2's, I need some cold & hot psi recommendations for these Goodyear F1's. Thanks.
Question, on the stock 275/325 GY F-1 run flats (1st gen), what kind of tire psi do you guys run or recommend? The owner's manual says 30psi cold for normal driving which works fine, but 26psi cold for 'high speed driving'.
I just did Laguna Seca last month, tires set at 30 psi cold, but they continually heated up to 38-42psi. I kept lowering them to 33-34psi, but they still didn't feel right. Until I burn through these & get PS2's, I need some cold & hot psi recommendations for these Goodyear F1's. Thanks.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sout...-june-2nd.html
I would say 26-28 depending on track, ambient temps and how crazy you are
DH
05-10-2012, 08:08 PM
#298
30 psi cold is too much. I usually go out with 23-24 psi cold, and I wind up around 32-34 psi hot. Try to run a little less pressure (1-2 psi) less in your rear tires than you run up front. When your tires are done, I'd recommend Nitto NT-05, just as good if not better than PS2's, and a lot cheaper too.
Gents, I just stumbled on this thread..some great info here. I've a '12 grandsport coupe, 6spd manual, all stock. I've done lots of track days in cars & bikes & may join y'all at Willow in June.
Question, on the stock 275/325 GY F-1 run flats (1st gen), what kind of tire psi do you guys run or recommend? The owner's manual says 30psi cold for normal driving which works fine, but 26psi cold for 'high speed driving'.
I just did Laguna Seca last month, tires set at 30 psi cold, but they continually heated up to 38-42psi. I kept lowering them to 33-34psi, but they still didn't feel right. Until I burn through these & get PS2's, I need some cold & hot psi recommendations for these Goodyear F1's. Thanks.
Question, on the stock 275/325 GY F-1 run flats (1st gen), what kind of tire psi do you guys run or recommend? The owner's manual says 30psi cold for normal driving which works fine, but 26psi cold for 'high speed driving'.
I just did Laguna Seca last month, tires set at 30 psi cold, but they continually heated up to 38-42psi. I kept lowering them to 33-34psi, but they still didn't feel right. Until I burn through these & get PS2's, I need some cold & hot psi recommendations for these Goodyear F1's. Thanks.
05-10-2012, 08:09 PM
#299
Depending on your tires and other things going on, you should be able to do T8 at 120, up to maybe 140 MPH.
05-10-2012, 10:02 PM
#300
Team Owner
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Sorry you couldn't make it Rob .........
DH