2012 Track Junkie Thread
06-01-2012 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by yeaitsahonda' timestamp='1338603734' post='21747962
If you plan on driving more on weekends than on track I would go with option 3. R-comps on the street jus isn't needed. But, with all that power they would be very nice on track.
By the way I plan on signing up for TD Jun3 23-24 at NJMP but almost sure on TD Jul 7-8 at SP Main. Any interest on these TD dates?
06-01-2012 | 07:15 PM
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06-01-2012 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by gfacter' timestamp='1338597071' post='21747758
I am keeping the Miata, it's going to see more track time than the Vette since it costs little to run. It's not for sale.
i will get the vette to VIR and maybe another NASA at SP Main event plus the Cumberland AutoX events.
i will get the vette to VIR and maybe another NASA at SP Main event plus the Cumberland AutoX events.
06-02-2012 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncoolron' timestamp='1338604056' post='21747973
[quote name='yeaitsahonda' timestamp='1338603734' post='21747962']
If you plan on driving more on weekends than on track I would go with option 3. R-comps on the street jus isn't needed. But, with all that power they would be very nice on track.
If you plan on driving more on weekends than on track I would go with option 3. R-comps on the street jus isn't needed. But, with all that power they would be very nice on track.
By the way I plan on signing up for TD Jun3 23-24 at NJMP but almost sure on TD Jul 7-8 at SP Main. Any interest on these TD dates?
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06-02-2012 | 03:37 AM
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06-02-2012 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by robrob' timestamp='1338606929' post='21748040
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1338597071' post='21747758']
I am keeping the Miata, it's going to see more track time than the Vette since it costs little to run. It's not for sale.
i will get the vette to VIR and maybe another NASA at SP Main event plus the Cumberland AutoX events.
I am keeping the Miata, it's going to see more track time than the Vette since it costs little to run. It's not for sale.
i will get the vette to VIR and maybe another NASA at SP Main event plus the Cumberland AutoX events.
I'm guessing there is sentimental history there.
I know I feel the same way about SP Main.
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06-02-2012 | 04:35 AM
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I need advice on tires. Trying to decide which tires would suite my purpose. Weekend fun drives with occasional track and autocross. My choices are, NT01, RS3, and Z1 SS.
NT01s I've tried and loved them but I thought they aren't really ideal for dual purpose. I used to trailer them to the track and autocross.
RS3s I've heard the National level autoxers loves them but I think they have to be shaved down to a certain tread dept to really shine. Haven't read much about track duty on them.
Z1 SS I've tried them and loved them, great all around but it tend to get overcooked when I used them at autox (could be my un refined driving). Honestly I'm more leaning to this one.
Any input will be greatly appreciated. TIA
NT01s I've tried and loved them but I thought they aren't really ideal for dual purpose. I used to trailer them to the track and autocross.
RS3s I've heard the National level autoxers loves them but I think they have to be shaved down to a certain tread dept to really shine. Haven't read much about track duty on them.
Z1 SS I've tried them and loved them, great all around but it tend to get overcooked when I used them at autox (could be my un refined driving). Honestly I'm more leaning to this one.
Any input will be greatly appreciated. TIA
06-02-2012 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncoolron' timestamp='1338603062' post='21747944
I need advice on tires. Trying to decide which tires would suite my purpose. Weekend fun drives with occasional track and autocross. My choices are, NT01, RS3, and Z1 SS.
NT01s I've tried and loved them but I thought they aren't really ideal for dual purpose. I used to trailer them to the track and autocross.
RS3s I've heard the National level autoxers loves them but I think they have to be shaved down to a certain tread dept to really shine. Haven't read much about track duty on them.
Z1 SS I've tried them and loved them, great all around but it tend to get overcooked when I used them at autox (could be my un refined driving). Honestly I'm more leaning to this one.
Any input will be greatly appreciated. TIA
NT01s I've tried and loved them but I thought they aren't really ideal for dual purpose. I used to trailer them to the track and autocross.
RS3s I've heard the National level autoxers loves them but I think they have to be shaved down to a certain tread dept to really shine. Haven't read much about track duty on them.
Z1 SS I've tried them and loved them, great all around but it tend to get overcooked when I used them at autox (could be my un refined driving). Honestly I'm more leaning to this one.
Any input will be greatly appreciated. TIA
06-02-2012 | 08:17 AM
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From: Gods Speed #57 Lemons #77
I need advice on tires. Trying to decide which tires would suite my purpose. Weekend fun drives with occasional track and autocross. My choices are, NT01, RS3, and Z1 SS.
NT01s I've tried and loved them but I thought they aren't really ideal for dual purpose. I used to trailer them to the track and autocross.
RS3s I've heard the National level autoxers loves them but I think they have to be shaved down to a certain tread dept to really shine. Haven't read much about track duty on them.
Z1 SS I've tried them and loved them, great all around but it tend to get overcooked when I used them at autox (could be my un refined driving). Honestly I'm more leaning to this one.
Any input will be greatly appreciated. TIA
NT01s I've tried and loved them but I thought they aren't really ideal for dual purpose. I used to trailer them to the track and autocross.
RS3s I've heard the National level autoxers loves them but I think they have to be shaved down to a certain tread dept to really shine. Haven't read much about track duty on them.
Z1 SS I've tried them and loved them, great all around but it tend to get overcooked when I used them at autox (could be my un refined driving). Honestly I'm more leaning to this one.
Any input will be greatly appreciated. TIA
RS3 is what I run for street tires. I have used SS which are a little more durable and better in the wet but not as sticky in the dry. I also use NT01 for the track, probably overkill for a street car and they suck in the wet.
06-02-2012 | 12:28 PM
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How did i miss this? George post up a photo of the car!
Kevin, an Accusump is a reasonable for a full on race car but adds a lot of complexity and potential fail points. I've discussed it with a couple accomplished S2000 racers when I was considering adding one (to a race car, I'll add) and I decided that I would be satisfied with a baffled pan and an oil cooler. I'm going to add a oil pressure gauge and see what it tells me with this setup. Oil temperatures are the big killer in heavily tracked S2000s.
You need to be going pretty fast to need any of this stuff and you're probably not there yet. Don't take this as a criticism; I don't even know that I'm there yet.
Kevin, an Accusump is a reasonable for a full on race car but adds a lot of complexity and potential fail points. I've discussed it with a couple accomplished S2000 racers when I was considering adding one (to a race car, I'll add) and I decided that I would be satisfied with a baffled pan and an oil cooler. I'm going to add a oil pressure gauge and see what it tells me with this setup. Oil temperatures are the big killer in heavily tracked S2000s.
You need to be going pretty fast to need any of this stuff and you're probably not there yet. Don't take this as a criticism; I don't even know that I'm there yet.
Ah thanks Matt. I guess adding too much complexity to an oiling system could in effect make it LESS reliable. No criticism taken here...I enjoy learning from the wisdom of the experienced S2000 track guys!
Speaking of baffled pans, I was talking with Canton and they said they are going to be releasing a baffled pan for the S2000 sometime in the near future. I told them to keep me in the loop about that.
I am interested in hearing how your oil cooler setup works. Did you install a oil temp gauge?