twohoos

Nope, my brakes are still fine (but I did change my oil afterward). I think that's because, all things considered, I really wasn't very hard on them. Most of my concentration was spent getting the right line, so I wasn't too concerned about trying threshold braking. Only toward the end of each session did I start going a bit deeper and leaning a bit harder on the brake pedal.

That said, though, I'm sure I'll change to fresh fluid before my next event. The stuff's cheap, and Speedbleeders make the process a snap.

gregstevens

Great post, John. You sound like you really had an excellent time, that's aweome!

You really don't discover what the S2000 is truly capable of until you get it on a road course. Being able to push the car like that just doesn't (and shouldn't) happen on the street.

Glad you had such a good time!

yu888

That is a great write up! I had a similar experience at Sears Point taking the Rusell Racing perofmance Driving Course. It is amazing what our car can do when driven by a pro. My instructor pushed the car easily to close to the limits and the car just handled amazingly. i could never come close to some of his exit speeds, but then again I , too, was working on the right line most of the time. I concur that ALL S2000 owners should do this if they get the chance! it aint cheap, but worth it!

For those in N. Cal, there is a class set up for S2000's only scheduled already. Check it out at in the Bay Area forum.
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...?threadid=17789

Tedster

Great post. I can relate

One question: did they make you run with the top up, or was that your choice?

Ted

Davies2k

Umvue,

The Speedtrial event that will be hosted at Streets of Willow will OEM roll hoops at this particular track. Since, speeds on this track are relatively low, STUsa is allowing S2k's on date. You are correct they will not allow S2k's on bigger tracks where speeds are high. In face our last event at the Big track of willow, there was a brand new M5 who spun on turn 9 going about 105 mph. He was a very lucky individual to walk away from that spinout.. he broke some suspension and wheels. wow what a way to drive an $80k+ car

In meantime I am currently trying to develop a safety bar that will allow S2ks to all events.

Prolene

Finally read the post. Very nice. Too bad Streets of Willow 11/24 Speedtrialusa is already sold out.

Davies2k

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Prolene
[B]Finally read the post.

meat

Please remember that S2KCA is hosting an event at Laguna Seca on Jan. 14.

Registration will be announced within the next week or two.

Prolene

I am definitely on for that. 'Social calendar' conflict prevents me from going to 11/24 Streets event anyway.

Colin

[QUOTE]Originally posted by twohoos
[B]Scott, the instructor I spent the most time with, seemed genuinely impressed.