*BlackTrax Track Day AFTERMATH!*
03-06-2012, 10:02 AM
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Nick decided to show me how to spin at T1 
glad nothing bad happened.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwosKFIAO_8
glad nothing bad happened. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwosKFIAO_8
03-06-2012, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by danvuquoc' timestamp='1331059766' post='21482510
Nick decided to show me how to spin at T1 glad nothing bad happened.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwosKFIAO_8
glad nothing bad happened. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwosKFIAO_8
03-06-2012, 11:55 AM
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observation from a newbie 1st timer.
1. HAD A BLAST
2. motor oil down .75 of a quart
3. brake fluid down .25 at the reservoir
4. brake reservoir covered in fluid.
5. tire threads are all cracked and melt looking at the same time.
6. Passenger window stop working-found out it was not track related Thanks Mac!
Any thing I need to do at this point? Are my tires done?
Also notice everybody's else car I rode in was much more stable compare to my wallowing stock suspension and my car understeers a lot.
1. HAD A BLAST
2. motor oil down .75 of a quart
3. brake fluid down .25 at the reservoir
4. brake reservoir covered in fluid.
5. tire threads are all cracked and melt looking at the same time.
6. Passenger window stop working-found out it was not track related
Thanks Mac!Any thing I need to do at this point? Are my tires done?
Also notice everybody's else car I rode in was much more stable compare to my wallowing stock suspension and my car understeers a lot.
03-06-2012, 12:23 PM
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observation from a newbie 1st timer.
1. HAD A BLAST sweet!
2. motor oil down .75 of a quart I used to lose 1 full quart after every session (annoying), but after a quick mod to the valve cover, and after installing a catch can, i loose 0 ounces of oil throughout the whole entire day.
3. brake fluid down .25 at the reservoir due to a combination of brake fluid boiling/pressure (minor) and the wearing down of your brake pads. it's normal. if you put new(er) pads with more meat, the level will rise again.
4. brake reservoir covered in fluid. reservoir socks :thumpup: they're not just for show
5. tire threads are all cracked and melt looking at the same time. that means you were having a good time out there
6. Passenger window stop working-found out it was not track related Thanks Mac!
Any thing I need to do at this point? Are my tires done? i'm sure your tires are fine.
Also notice everybody's else car I rode in was much more stable compare to my wallowing stock suspension and my car understeers a lot. aftermarket suspension does wonders, but sometimes make the handling A LOT worse if not setup or modified properly
1. HAD A BLAST sweet!
2. motor oil down .75 of a quart I used to lose 1 full quart after every session (annoying), but after a quick mod to the valve cover, and after installing a catch can, i loose 0 ounces of oil throughout the whole entire day.
3. brake fluid down .25 at the reservoir due to a combination of brake fluid boiling/pressure (minor) and the wearing down of your brake pads. it's normal. if you put new(er) pads with more meat, the level will rise again.
4. brake reservoir covered in fluid. reservoir socks :thumpup: they're not just for show
5. tire threads are all cracked and melt looking at the same time. that means you were having a good time out there
6. Passenger window stop working-found out it was not track related
Thanks Mac!Any thing I need to do at this point? Are my tires done? i'm sure your tires are fine.
Also notice everybody's else car I rode in was much more stable compare to my wallowing stock suspension and my car understeers a lot. aftermarket suspension does wonders, but sometimes make the handling A LOT worse if not setup or modified properly
glad you had a blast!!!
03-06-2012, 12:32 PM
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stock suspension isn't bad, throw some eibach bars wheels and tires and that'll carry you out for a while.
03-06-2012, 12:53 PM
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Can't wait to see your snaps Jeremy!
We're still busy sorting through all the 1080P GoPro footage recorded.
In the meantime, here's one of Andrie during the last advanced session when he ran a 1:58.160 (overall fastest time of day).
Recorded from my iPhone with a Ram mount:
http://vimeo.com/37937619
We're still busy sorting through all the 1080P GoPro footage recorded.
In the meantime, here's one of Andrie during the last advanced session when he ran a 1:58.160 (overall fastest time of day).
Recorded from my iPhone with a Ram mount:
http://vimeo.com/37937619
.Super consistent driver, same actions lap after lap.
Good to see that a lot of the S2000 drivers are downshifting into second gear at turn 11. I started off doing the same but then decided against it after my spin. Guess my first instinct was correct. Too bad I didn't have an on-board camera during that session. It would have been nice to analyze the video so I could figure out what I did wrong.
03-06-2012, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by DaPhatty' timestamp='1331059239' post='21482455
Good to see that a lot of the S2000 drivers are downshifting into second gear at turn 11. I started off doing the same but then decided against it after my spin. Guess my first instinct was correct. Too bad I didn't have an on-board camera during that session. It would have been nice to analyze the video so I could figure out what I did wrong.
03-06-2012, 02:10 PM
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Next time for sure
Great seeing you this weekend Owen! Wish your S2K was there too.
Originally Posted by tunerplayground' timestamp='1331052325' post='21481952
[quote name='owenxguo' timestamp='1331020862' post='21480943']
This is only session I'v had chance to see Andrie and Rob, tires are out, but had a lot fun yesterday. Too bad my s2k wasn't ready.
http://vimeo.com/38008681
This is only session I'v had chance to see Andrie and Rob, tires are out, but had a lot fun yesterday. Too bad my s2k wasn't ready.
http://vimeo.com/38008681
Sounds good man!
Oh and I found footage that we have from that same session you posted. (Forgot to switch the metering mode for exposure before Andrie went out though).
http://vimeo.com/38051640