December Track Day events (SE)
Go Speed Racer, Go!
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It's a big one (120MB), but here it is in all it's speed glory.......session 4 from legos car complete with comentary. IE and FireFox friendly.....
http://www.geralds.net/trackdays121104/session4.wmv
As time permits I will get all of this posted and in one spot to make things easier to get to. Thanks lego...way to show the Z28 what you're made of......Nabil, I'll send you the dump info....
http://www.geralds.net/trackdays121104/session4.wmv
As time permits I will get all of this posted and in one spot to make things easier to get to. Thanks lego...way to show the Z28 what you're made of......Nabil, I'll send you the dump info....
Last edited by Phlash69; Dec 12, 2004 at 11:38 AM.
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From: San Antonio, TX
I've never done a track outside of FL (and there are several in it I haven't done either 
)
The closest thing to an elevation change we have is at Homestead, where you go up the banking, then down the banking
Now if only I can convince the wife to let me drive up to RA :o
)The closest thing to an elevation change we have is at Homestead, where you go up the banking, then down the banking
Now if only I can convince the wife to let me drive up to RA :o
Well, well,well. What can I say? Awesome time, just awesome. If there is any 8 owner reading our thread that hasn't been to Road Atlanta, well what can I say. Man. Like Phlash said, on the track with some of the worlds fastest cars, hanging around some of the worlds best people, at an absoulutely beatiful location. Seeing a rx 7 with a corvette engine in it(with no weight gain!),amg's sl and sedan,vipers, 2005 vette,saleen mustangs, lotus's, full blown Panoz gt's,panoz esprints(sic) ---damn!
Sure was great to see everyone again also. It was better than an australian steak and the super bowl!
Mazcare-- man what a set up and what a welcome mat. Points to you Charlie,Scott and Allen. You got my business(even if they don't like canzoomers box!) Yall see the video of Scott dirfting? He's good. I even liked the dog they had. Made me feel like family from the time I walked in. Knows his stuff also. I can't wait for the report on his flywheel install.
The Rb sways DID make a big differance in handling. Transitioning was much quicker---much! It was easy to tell that I was running out of tire. The bridgestones seem to NOT like getting a little hot and they are very sensitive to the track temp(it was cold for us southerners). When I backed off the pressure from 40 cold to 38 cold they hooked up much better and much less push on exit at turn 7. Plus instead up going up 5 lbs after a session they only went up 4.
Am I the only one downshifting for turn 1? I approach at approx 108-to 112 or so and brake at the mark while downshifting entering the turn at approx 60-65(it does get busy there trying to keep the chassis stable with all that going on) BUT my turn exit speed was 81-82 and I found i didnt have to brake at all for turn 2 just back off the throttle some and it seemed i was gaining ground of whatever was in front of me at the time.
Hell of a driver!? I don't know about that but i sure was having fun! I have played a lot of video games!
That AMG sedan could not get rid of me! On the back straight he would gain about 6 car lenghts but by the time we got back to the esses I was right back on his butt! HeHe!
It sure was fun passing the mustangs, camaro, the 944 and the Mustangs(stock and modified)!
Oh yead , the Lotus I let go by me, he could pull me in midrange rpms on the staight but not at the top end. In the turns we were equal. Also it seemed that the race prepared 944 was equal in the turns with us but on the straight he blew my doors off! I think we surprised him on the back part of the track!
No doubt, the people there where looking at the 8's.
I wish some off those s-2's had been in our class.
Wasn't it cold! I came up friday evening with no socks on and a short sleeve shirt and the sunroof open. By Saturady I had put on all the clothes i had brought(2 pair jeans,2 shirts,1 pair of soxs and a light jacket, and hat) and was still cold (when I wasn't on the track).
Too all, Nabil ,Phlash, Lego, KurtBob, Pam, Charlie, Boo, I hope you have happy holidays and I am looking forward to NEXT time.
Denny (olddragger)
Sure was great to see everyone again also. It was better than an australian steak and the super bowl!
Mazcare-- man what a set up and what a welcome mat. Points to you Charlie,Scott and Allen. You got my business(even if they don't like canzoomers box!) Yall see the video of Scott dirfting? He's good. I even liked the dog they had. Made me feel like family from the time I walked in. Knows his stuff also. I can't wait for the report on his flywheel install.
The Rb sways DID make a big differance in handling. Transitioning was much quicker---much! It was easy to tell that I was running out of tire. The bridgestones seem to NOT like getting a little hot and they are very sensitive to the track temp(it was cold for us southerners). When I backed off the pressure from 40 cold to 38 cold they hooked up much better and much less push on exit at turn 7. Plus instead up going up 5 lbs after a session they only went up 4.
Am I the only one downshifting for turn 1? I approach at approx 108-to 112 or so and brake at the mark while downshifting entering the turn at approx 60-65(it does get busy there trying to keep the chassis stable with all that going on) BUT my turn exit speed was 81-82 and I found i didnt have to brake at all for turn 2 just back off the throttle some and it seemed i was gaining ground of whatever was in front of me at the time.
Hell of a driver!? I don't know about that but i sure was having fun! I have played a lot of video games!
That AMG sedan could not get rid of me! On the back straight he would gain about 6 car lenghts but by the time we got back to the esses I was right back on his butt! HeHe!
It sure was fun passing the mustangs, camaro, the 944 and the Mustangs(stock and modified)!
Oh yead , the Lotus I let go by me, he could pull me in midrange rpms on the staight but not at the top end. In the turns we were equal. Also it seemed that the race prepared 944 was equal in the turns with us but on the straight he blew my doors off! I think we surprised him on the back part of the track!
No doubt, the people there where looking at the 8's.
I wish some off those s-2's had been in our class.
Wasn't it cold! I came up friday evening with no socks on and a short sleeve shirt and the sunroof open. By Saturady I had put on all the clothes i had brought(2 pair jeans,2 shirts,1 pair of soxs and a light jacket, and hat) and was still cold (when I wasn't on the track).
Too all, Nabil ,Phlash, Lego, KurtBob, Pam, Charlie, Boo, I hope you have happy holidays and I am looking forward to NEXT time.
Denny (olddragger)
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Denny,
I didn't downshift into turn 1 after driving with Charlie. I'm entering that turn at 77 mph and keeping a slight throttle. No brake untile turn 3.
Can't wait until next time. I'm sure Panoz is expecting us.
Alex,
I'm sure your wife will let you drive up if the two of you stay at the Chateau Elan. You can go to the track and she can go to the spa!
I didn't downshift into turn 1 after driving with Charlie. I'm entering that turn at 77 mph and keeping a slight throttle. No brake untile turn 3.
Can't wait until next time. I'm sure Panoz is expecting us.
Alex,
I'm sure your wife will let you drive up if the two of you stay at the Chateau Elan. You can go to the track and she can go to the spa!
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From: Buford, GA USA
Sunday
Man, I really tried to get over there on Saturday. Sorry I missed you guys. It wasn't till late in the day that I was able to drive over and all I got to see was three RX8s leaving, looked like on their way to Château Élan direction. I can't tell you how much I wish I had been there.
I went back on Sunday hoping some of you would be there but it was a no show for 8's. My intent was to do a series of photos and video for you guys. I was going to post a web site for you with all the goodies as a surprise. However all I got was stupid cars like Vetts, RX7, Supra, BMW's, Ferrari and a few others. (The “stupid” comment was a joke by the way) ?
I went ahead and made a temporary Photoshop web site just for the heck of it of Sundays events. If interested you can check it out at:
http://donyaun.com/TrackDays_12_04/
There is a lot of redundancy in types of images but I didn’t feel like editing them all out.
Next time I will do it for YOU guys. If you are ever participating in an event at Road Atlanta Please let me know. I will bring my Canon XL1 also and video for post production and edit for QT web movies.
I went back on Sunday hoping some of you would be there but it was a no show for 8's. My intent was to do a series of photos and video for you guys. I was going to post a web site for you with all the goodies as a surprise. However all I got was stupid cars like Vetts, RX7, Supra, BMW's, Ferrari and a few others. (The “stupid” comment was a joke by the way) ?
I went ahead and made a temporary Photoshop web site just for the heck of it of Sundays events. If interested you can check it out at:
http://donyaun.com/TrackDays_12_04/
There is a lot of redundancy in types of images but I didn’t feel like editing them all out.
Next time I will do it for YOU guys. If you are ever participating in an event at Road Atlanta Please let me know. I will bring my Canon XL1 also and video for post production and edit for QT web movies.
The Turkish Delight
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From: Albany, Georgia
Silver8,
Wow,
Those are great pictures. They had a 350. Wish it was there on Saturday. I would have loved to see how we ran with it. Hope you see you next time.
Happy Holidays everyone. Hope you have a wonderful and safe time.
Wow,
Those are great pictures. They had a 350. Wish it was there on Saturday. I would have loved to see how we ran with it. Hope you see you next time.
Happy Holidays everyone. Hope you have a wonderful and safe time.
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From: Augusta, GA
Even though I didn't pay to drive the track again today, I did anyway ... in my mind. I relived it and thought about my good moments and spots where I could improve. It was a blast.
The alignment I had done really helped. It seemed much easier to steer with the throttle. The RB springs and sway bars help too. With some stickier tires, it will be better still. My tires are just about worn out, but surprisingly the alignment kept my tires from being featheredged too much. I'm running -1.6 deg. front camber, 6.5 deg. caster, -1.5 deg. rear camber. Zero toe in the front and -.04 deg. toe in the rear.
As soon as I get my Windows Media Player fixed I will watch the video clip. I'm having problems since I upgraded to Windows XP.
The alignment I had done really helped. It seemed much easier to steer with the throttle. The RB springs and sway bars help too. With some stickier tires, it will be better still. My tires are just about worn out, but surprisingly the alignment kept my tires from being featheredged too much. I'm running -1.6 deg. front camber, 6.5 deg. caster, -1.5 deg. rear camber. Zero toe in the front and -.04 deg. toe in the rear.
As soon as I get my Windows Media Player fixed I will watch the video clip. I'm having problems since I upgraded to Windows XP.
Go Speed Racer, Go!
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From: Chattanooga, TN
Hey....what's this??? Yesterday we have light rain and snow flurries...today they had sunsine.....of course......why not....
Professional coaching huh.....hmmmm, maybe we could bribe Charlie.....:D
I'm sure everyone had a great time anyway. Have a wonderful holiday all!!
Professional coaching huh.....hmmmm, maybe we could bribe Charlie.....:D
I'm sure everyone had a great time anyway. Have a wonderful holiday all!!
Last edited by Phlash69; Dec 13, 2004 at 07:25 AM.
Lego,
Whats youre exit speed from turn 1? I tried leaveing it in 4th one time, entered faster like you said, but i couldn't pull any more speed through that uphill turn . I think when I entered the turn after dropping to 3nd I was doing about 65, hell i dont know i could have been going faster. Dropping from well over 100 to entering speed and trying to keep it smooth didnt give me much time to look at my speed!You try not to shift your vision around when you are wearing bifocals! All I know is my exit speed was good (79-82). This made 2 and 3 a breeze. for me. I could have pushed turn 2/3 faster if I wanted but I having too much fun with 4, that left handed sweeper before the downhill esses. I really like left handed turns.
Hey Silver, great job with the pics. Sorry we missed you.I can tell you are a good shooter! Stay tuned for the next event!
later guys.
Denny
Whats youre exit speed from turn 1? I tried leaveing it in 4th one time, entered faster like you said, but i couldn't pull any more speed through that uphill turn . I think when I entered the turn after dropping to 3nd I was doing about 65, hell i dont know i could have been going faster. Dropping from well over 100 to entering speed and trying to keep it smooth didnt give me much time to look at my speed!You try not to shift your vision around when you are wearing bifocals! All I know is my exit speed was good (79-82). This made 2 and 3 a breeze. for me. I could have pushed turn 2/3 faster if I wanted but I having too much fun with 4, that left handed sweeper before the downhill esses. I really like left handed turns.
Hey Silver, great job with the pics. Sorry we missed you.I can tell you are a good shooter! Stay tuned for the next event!
later guys.
Denny
Go Speed Racer, Go!
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Here is the signup for the NASA event in March at Road Atlanta. Looks like we would qualify for group2?
https://www.nasaproracing.com/nasa_e.../?event_id=190
Perhaps we should start a new thread....
https://www.nasaproracing.com/nasa_e.../?event_id=190
Perhaps we should start a new thread....
Last edited by Phlash69; Dec 14, 2004 at 06:52 AM.
Go Speed Racer, Go!
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From: Chattanooga, TN
okay boys and girls...here are a couple more built by Nabil.......
http://www.geralds.net/trackdays121104/bullit.wmv
http://www.geralds.net/trackdays121104/fasttimes.wmv
Crank it up and ENJOY!!
http://www.geralds.net/trackdays121104/bullit.wmv
http://www.geralds.net/trackdays121104/fasttimes.wmv
Crank it up and ENJOY!!
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From: Buford, GA USA
Nabil, Those were awesome. Very smooth driving. MY wife was trying to talk to me and I was seriously concentrating on your vids. I have no clue what she was telling me. Guess I'll find out in a few minutes.
The Turkish Delight
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From: Albany, Georgia
Gordon, sent you the video of the aftermath of the Boxster Crash. It's short, so if you want, I can rip it again in dvd quality and get a better view. The front and back are sandwiched in. Go ahead and laugh at my comentary, I did. I was trying to be informative and not get very emotional at the same time. Hate to see something like that happen to a great car.
A moment of silence please.....
The instructional video with Charlie is great. You can hear the coaching really well. That is coming up next.
A moment of silence please.....
The instructional video with Charlie is great. You can hear the coaching really well. That is coming up next.
Go Speed Racer, Go!
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From: Chattanooga, TN
Originally Posted by Nabil
Gordon - thanks for hosting. I want to post a link to them in the mulltimedia thread if you can handle the traffic. Let me know.
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I am kinda curious if any of you guys that ran Road Atlanta have ever driven at Road America? I have a good amount of vacation time coming next year and I'm thinking about doing some road trips and checking out other tracks than just my home beat. Any comparisions?
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two more from our new FTP king, Nabil.....
http://www.geralds.net/trackdays1211...wingphlash.wmv
http://www.geralds.net/trackdays121104/bullit2.wmv
should be called..."Damn it, move cars, move"
http://www.geralds.net/trackdays1211...wingphlash.wmv
http://www.geralds.net/trackdays121104/bullit2.wmv
should be called..."Damn it, move cars, move"
Last edited by Phlash69; Dec 15, 2004 at 09:19 AM.
very cool vids guys. yall are the man when it comes to this stuff. Does nabil have turn 12 down or what? cant wait to see the others. Next time i may have to mount a camera!
olddragger
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The Turkish Delight
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From: Albany, Georgia
Two holes under the rear deck. Can't see them at all. There is a plate on top when you remove the rear passthrough. It already has one hole in it. Put two holes there and the mount bolts right up. I can take pics if you want...