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I went back to ICAR last week and I pulled off a 1:56.9 with a passenger. I felt like I could push a bit more and get a better time, but then again I didn't want to break something and ruin my day. I don't have a lap timer and I go there to have fun, so setting a hot lap wasn't a priority.
here's a video of that lap around the track. I was being chased by an S2000 which was a bit slower, but made me work hard to keep my lead.
Ahh! Finally! Locals!!
All results since my last post added to the thread start.
@Cdnrx8, what clubs do you run with?
@Lookalike: where do I sign up for Oct 8? I haven't run at all this year, would like to fit something in. I know I'm doing something wrong at ICAR, would be nice to work on it.
@JakeKaminskisRacing: what's the story with that Starlet in your result sheet? 80's Starlet or the 90s hot hatch?
@Lookalike: where do I sign up for Oct 8? I haven't run at all this year, would like to fit something in. I know I'm doing something wrong at ICAR, would be nice to work on it.
You can sign up here : Lapping - ICAR
Although I would wait a bit before registering. This year they haven't given any incentives to sign up early, and with the crappy weather we had all summer, I will wait 2 days before the event to make sure it doesn't rain. Actually you can even register the morning of the event now that I think about it.
Do you remember which corner gives you more trouble than other?
Would it be by any chances... the infamous carousel? :P
Last edited by Lookalike; Aug 19, 2017 at 08:39 AM.
Oh and I just saw the added time you put for me, thanks! but my RX8 isn't really stock, lol.
I have RS3, DTC 60, Bilstein PSS, Hotchkis Sway bars, Koyo S2 rad, AutoEXE Catback
I also have a few other non performance enhancing mods: FAL 420 fans (to fit the S2 rad), BHR coils, S2 fuel pump, RX8performance AST, SOHN, Battery in Trunk, DEFI gauges.
Oh and I just saw the added time you put for me, thanks! but my RX8 isn't really stock, lol.
I have RS3, DTC 60, Bilstein PSS, Hotchkis Sway bars, Koyo S2 rad, AutoEXE Catback
I also have a few other non performance enhancing mods: FAL 420 fans (to fit the S2 rad), BHR coils, S2 fuel pump, RX8performance AST, SOHN, Battery in Trunk, DEFI gauges.
Updated! I'll have to check my ICAR videos to see where we differ.
Jake, What are you running for your line? You must be running a great line to turn 1:53 on a stock RX8 at Gingerman.
I average 1:53/1:54 on NT01s, Ohlin coilovers, and Hawk StreetRace pads; ...and I carried passengers all weekend. Personal best is 1:50, but not consistently (traffic during HPDEs plays a factor, lol). I should be able to dip into the 1:4x territory but you must be killing the line!
Sorry for the late reply bud, should have hit me up with a PM. I have plenty of experience on Gingerman so the line is pretty dialed in for me. Just adjusting to the limits of the RX8 in factory trim on "ok" tires. I am losing a bunch of time due to the factory alignment and lack of negative camber. The Riken Raptor tires are definitely not a fan of sustained heavy G loads, primarily in off camber corners. Soon as the front sets, it washes out due to the poor contact patch design. I knew the tires I bought were cheap and not the greatest but for the price they're f*cking awesome!
My setup is about as basic as it can get.
2004 RX-8 GT
BHR Coil Packs
245/40/18 Riken Raptor
Hawk HPS Pads
Motul RBF 600
Last edited by JakeKaminskisRacing; Aug 21, 2017 at 03:32 AM.
Ahh! Finally! Locals!!
All results since my last post added to the thread start.
@Cdnrx8, what clubs do you run with?
@Lookalike: where do I sign up for Oct 8? I haven't run at all this year, would like to fit something in. I know I'm doing something wrong at ICAR, would be nice to work on it.
@JakeKaminskisRacing: what's the story with that Starlet in your result sheet? 80's Starlet or the 90s hot hatch?
Hey Loki I haven't done any serious track work for a while but at the time I ran with the Quebec BMW club and affiliates. At Shannonville I have a friend who organizes something once a year. Always had a good time. Guys are they still doing lapping on mondays at St Eustache and I bleieve they were doing Tuesday night at Icar. If I can get my solenoid valves fixed I'll have to consider joining you guys on October 8. at Icar.
Hey Loki I haven't done any serious track work for a while but at the time I ran with the Quebec BMW club and affiliates. At Shannonville I have a friend who organizes something once a year. Always had a good time. Guys are they still doing lapping on mondays at St Eustache and I bleieve they were doing Tuesday night at Icar. If I can get my solenoid valves fixed I'll have to consider joining you guys on October 8. at Icar.
Btw great thread.
I also ran with BMW since about 2012, though only had one event this year, and even that ended with technical difficulties. Surprised we never crossed paths. My last Shannonville experience was with Saint-LAC in like 2012, before I really knew what I was doing.
my new best at
Summit Point Main 1:32:19, S2 , midpipe, sway bars, 255/40/17 NT-01 all else stock
need to find more time in turns 3,5,9 and 10 which requires a bit more ***** and negative camber (I could only get -1.1 up front - driver side limited and stock suspension, caster is at 7 degrees)
Last edited by Nadrealista; Oct 4, 2017 at 01:04 PM.
my new best at
Summit Point Main 1:32:19, S2 , midpipe, sway bars, 255/40/17 NT-01 all else stock
need to find more time in turns 3,5,9 and 10 which requires a bit more ***** and negative camber (I could only get -1.1 up front - driver side limited and stock suspension, caster is at 7 degrees)
freakin love that map of speeds and spatial overhead layout. What SW does this?
Just got back from Mid-Ohio, ran on club configuration with the chicane. Personal best was 1:55:20 in novice group. Could have done 1:53 if there was no traffic.
Progress Tech front and rear swaybars, full stiff setting
Stoptech slotted rotors with Hawk HP+
Stock size Michelin PSS
Megan Racing solid motor mounts
Just got back from Mid-Ohio, personal best was 1:55:20 in novice group. Could have done 1:53 if there was no traffic.
Progress Tech front and rear swaybars, full stiff setting
Stoptech slotted rotors with Hawk HP+
Stock size Michelin PSS
Megan Racing solid motor mounts https://youtu.be/jdJgYzvymdg
2:17:6 - Watkins Glen International, Sportcar config, not NASCAR ;-). Huge headwind (lost 7 MPH down back straight, but still ran a faster lap time than previous day)
Suspension/Wheels
- Fortune Auto 500 series coilovers, 10k/7k Swift springs
- 17x10 +50mm Rota RT5-R2 wheels
- 255/40/17 Falken RT-615K tires
- Mazdaspeed front tower bar
- Whiteline front offset UCA bushings
- Powerflex front sway bar bushings
- Disconnected rear swaybar
Brakes
- Hawk DTC-60 front and rear pads
Engine
- Pineapple Racing engine rebuild
- HKS Hi Power exhaust
- Racing Beat V2 dual resonated midpipe
- AEM intake
- RX8Performance pulley kit
Drivetrain
- Race Roots poly engine mounts
Reliability
- T-Rex LS ignition upgrade
- T-Rex S.S. oil cooler lines
- CSF racing aluminum radiator w/ LRB undertray & improved sealing
- Pettit Racing closed-loop coolant overflow system
- Mazda heater hose restrictor orifice
Interior
- Modified driver’s seat for more headroom
- Dash mounted triple gauge pod with VDO oil pressure, oil temperature, and water temperature
Misc
- U1R battery (~19 pounds)
SPECS
- 195 WHP
- Under 2800 pounds
- Full interior, A/C, radio
