What are your lap times???
06-29-06, 09:43 AM
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What are your lap times???
I searched this forum to see what other people are getting for lap times at the tracks that I have/do run and I'm surprised to see so very few posts with times.
Back a few years ago there were relatively few time trial opportunities, however, today there are many clubs that run time trials.... at least 5 that I can think of off hand. Are people (particulary 3rd gens) simply not interested in competing? DE is fun and all, but I couldn't imagine turning down the opportunity to (at least occasionally) test yourself against the clock. Particularly when our cars can really pick 'em up and put 'em down...
thoughts??
btw, it's been awhile since my car has been out of the garage (5+yrs) but here are some of my times...
NHIS N. Oval S. Chicane - 1:12:xx
NHIS N Chicane, S Chicane - 1:17:xx (no torque sucks)
Lime Rock - 1:01:xx
The Glen - 2:10:xx
Tremblant - ??? (soon find out w/ new config.)
Mosport - DNF (crash)
Summit - 1:24:xx
Road Atlanta - ~ low 1:40s (maybe dipped to high 30s) during DE
Sebring - have to check my old video
Thunderhill - can't recall
Buttonwillow - can't recall
I think there should be a compilation of lap times and car details as there is for dyno'd hp.
Back a few years ago there were relatively few time trial opportunities, however, today there are many clubs that run time trials.... at least 5 that I can think of off hand. Are people (particulary 3rd gens) simply not interested in competing? DE is fun and all, but I couldn't imagine turning down the opportunity to (at least occasionally) test yourself against the clock. Particularly when our cars can really pick 'em up and put 'em down...
thoughts??
btw, it's been awhile since my car has been out of the garage (5+yrs) but here are some of my times...
NHIS N. Oval S. Chicane - 1:12:xx
NHIS N Chicane, S Chicane - 1:17:xx (no torque sucks)
Lime Rock - 1:01:xx
The Glen - 2:10:xx
Tremblant - ??? (soon find out w/ new config.)
Mosport - DNF (crash)
Summit - 1:24:xx
Road Atlanta - ~ low 1:40s (maybe dipped to high 30s) during DE
Sebring - have to check my old video
Thunderhill - can't recall
Buttonwillow - can't recall
I think there should be a compilation of lap times and car details as there is for dyno'd hp.
06-29-06, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ZumspdRX-7
Lime Rock- 1:13.1 FD RX-7 Factory Twins 10 PSI
first time on the track.
first time on the track.
06-29-06, 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Jack
Jeff
I am trying to get some slicks for the Mt Tremblant event......
Jack
I am trying to get some slicks for the Mt Tremblant event......
Jack
I knew you couldn't stand pat with street rubber. Not that you need any, but, no excuses now!
What size?
btw, anyone interested in Tremblant on 8/3 - 8/4??? 8/3 is DE, 8/4 is morning track sessions (signed-off only) afternoon is time trials. From what I understand only 48 signed-up so far. There should be a ton of track time.
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[QUOTE=No Cones]I knew you couldn't stand pat with street rubber. Not that you need any, but, no excuses now!
What size?
Damn...your right...no excuses...I'll have to ponder my options...
What size?
Damn...your right...no excuses...I'll have to ponder my options...
06-29-06, 11:02 AM
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[QUOTE=Jack]
Not going isn't one of your options...
Anyone else interested in Tremblant in early August? Any Canuck FDs out there?
Originally Posted by Jack
Damn...your right...no excuses...I'll have to ponder my options...
Anyone else interested in Tremblant in early August? Any Canuck FDs out there?
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06-30-06, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ZumspdRX-7
thanks. im looking into joing BMWCCA and i want to do some schools and track days with COM.
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The lack of posts answering the question of why people choose not to time trial is very revealing... What is more revealing is that there are more posts and more interest regarding an incredibly innane topic such as "which is better a mini or an FD".... Give me a f***ing break!
It seems much has changed since I last paid attention. Too many FD cream puffs for my taste...
It seems much has changed since I last paid attention. Too many FD cream puffs for my taste...
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Barber Motorsports Park - low 1:50s
Talladega Grand Prix - 1:12
These are in my back yard, hoping to broaden my horizions next year, when I get my car more track prepped.
Stock suspension.
Basic bolt on mods +BNR Stage3's only run at 10psi on the track.
Talladega Grand Prix - 1:12
These are in my back yard, hoping to broaden my horizions next year, when I get my car more track prepped.
Stock suspension.
Basic bolt on mods +BNR Stage3's only run at 10psi on the track.
06-30-06, 09:29 AM
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What are you driving (or more specifically what's been done to it) to turn those times? I don't feel i've enough laps at any particular track yet to time trial, but here are the ones I know:
Watkins Glen: 2:16:XX
Summit Point (only ever done three days there): 1:28:XX (almost a :27).
What are you driving (or more specifically what's been done to it) to turn those times? I don't feel i've enough laps at any particular track yet to time trial, but here are the ones I know:
Watkins Glen: 2:16:XX
Summit Point (only ever done three days there): 1:28:XX (almost a :27).
06-30-06, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by No Cones
The lack of posts answering the question of why people choose not to time trial is very revealing... What is more revealing is that there are more posts and more interest regarding an incredibly innane topic such as "which is better a mini or an FD".... Give me a f***ing break!
It seems much has changed since I last paid attention. Too many FD cream puffs for my taste...
It seems much has changed since I last paid attention. Too many FD cream puffs for my taste...
06-30-06, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by No Cones
If at all possible, I would STRONGLY recommend trying to make time for the Tremblant event in August. Fantastic track, fabulous setting, wonderful town, ~6hrs to get there (a little drawback), and a ton of track time. Not to mention that it will probably be pretty laid back with the event so sparsly attended.
06-30-06, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
No Cones,
What are you driving (or more specifically what's been done to it) to turn those times? I don't feel i've enough laps at any particular track yet to time trial, but here are the ones I know:
Watkins Glen: 2:16:XX
Summit Point (only ever done three days there): 1:28:XX (almost a :27).
What are you driving (or more specifically what's been done to it) to turn those times? I don't feel i've enough laps at any particular track yet to time trial, but here are the ones I know:
Watkins Glen: 2:16:XX
Summit Point (only ever done three days there): 1:28:XX (almost a :27).
Nothin special for power...typical stage 3 stuff on a stock motor stock turbos, dp, stock cat, cat-back, and typical suspension stuff... coilovers, front sway, toe & trailing arm links, Willwood fr brakes, CCW rims & Hoosiers. Don't want to down-play the mods, the car is very well sorted w/ most attention paid to suspension. You do NOT need big power to turn good lap times. As has been argued in the past, alot of power & fast laps may be mutually exclusive. It's VERY difficult to keep temps down (even @ ~320hp - never mind ~400hp) thereby limiting ones ability to drive the snot out of the car on the track.
Anyway, thanks for the input and keep at it! You might want to take a peak @ COMSCC.com ... primarily a northeast group, but they do have a date @ Summit. Great opportunity to time trial with a great group of guys who are interested in squeezing the last tenth of a second out of a lap.
06-30-06, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by ZumspdRX-7
if i had a truck and trailer i would love to tow my car up. but if something happens id be 6 hours away from home. for now, Lime Rock will be my home. thanks for all the advice though, i truly do appreciate it.
Don't let that hold you back. There are many folks who trailer and more that don't. If you have a problem there's always someone willing & able to tow you back...(right Jack?
) might cost ya a dinner and some libations!
06-30-06, 10:32 AM
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Sounds similar to mine, except that I haven't smoked from the hoosier crack pipe yet. Nor am I running aggressive brake pads... Nick's lapping day compound. 1:24's at Summit and 2:10's at WGI I think are about the limit of the car's potential, and will be my targets once I'm on Hoosiers and PFC 01's, and put a few more days in on each.
Originally Posted by No Cones
Nothin special for power...typical stage 3 stuff on a stock motor stock turbos, dp, stock cat, cat-back, and typical suspension stuff... coilovers, front sway, toe & trailing arm links, Willwood fr brakes, CCW rims & Hoosiers. Don't want to down-play the mods, the car is very well sorted w/ most attention paid to suspension. You do NOT need big power to turn good lap times. As has been argued in the past, alot of power & fast laps may be mutually exclusive. It's VERY difficult to keep temps down (even @ ~320hp - never mind ~400hp) thereby limiting ones ability to drive the snot out of the car on the track.
Anyway, thanks for the input and keep at it! You might want to take a peak @ COMSCC.com ... primarily a northeast group, but they do have a date @ Summit. Great opportunity to time trial with a great group of guys who are interested in squeezing the last tenth of a second out of a lap.
Anyway, thanks for the input and keep at it! You might want to take a peak @ COMSCC.com ... primarily a northeast group, but they do have a date @ Summit. Great opportunity to time trial with a great group of guys who are interested in squeezing the last tenth of a second out of a lap.
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Originally Posted by No Cones
Don't let that hold you back. There are many folks who trailer and more that don't. If you have a problem there's always someone willing & able to tow you back...(right Jack? ) might cost ya a dinner and some libations!
) might cost ya a dinner and some libations!The first time was free, Watkins Glen...drove your car home mine was on your trailer... Second time, car blew up on the way back from the Glen as I entered MA.... We had to go back to pick my car up...tip was $100.00...
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Originally Posted by No Cones
The lack of posts answering the question of why people choose not to time trial is very revealing... What is more revealing is that there are more posts and more interest regarding an incredibly innane topic such as "which is better a mini or an FD".... Give me a f***ing break!
It seems much has changed since I last paid attention. Too many FD cream puffs for my taste...
It seems much has changed since I last paid attention. Too many FD cream puffs for my taste...
Great attitude, I love this ****
VIR full 2:07 (shitty tires but car running well on a clean track)
VIR North 1:41 (time trial with old hoosiers)
VIR South 1:16 (time trial with old hoosiers)
VIR Grand 3:06 (street tires and 1st time on the track)
Summit Full 1:23 (slight on and off drizzle with old slicks and car running well)
These times were all in highly modded single turbo FDs running low boost at approx 10 or 11 psi that weigh about 2600lbs.
06-30-06, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Jack
The first time was free, Watkins Glen...drove your car home mine was on your trailer... Second time, car blew up on the way back from the Glen as I entered MA.... We had to go back to pick my car up...tip was $100.00...
For any afraid to travel to events...don't be. Assuming the event is put on by a local group, or there is a good number of local folks attending...there will always be space on someones trailer to get ya home if all doesn't go well.
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Originally Posted by Fritz Flynn
LOL.
Great attitude, I love this ****
VIR full 2:07 (shitty tires but car running well on a clean track)
VIR North 1:41 (time trial with old hoosiers)
VIR South 1:16 (time trial with old hoosiers)
VIR Grand 3:06 (street tires and 1st time on the track)
Summit Full 1:23 (slight on and off drizzle with old slicks and car running well)
These times were all in highly modded single turbo FDs running low boost at approx 10 or 11 psi that weigh about 2600lbs.
Great attitude, I love this ****
VIR full 2:07 (shitty tires but car running well on a clean track)
VIR North 1:41 (time trial with old hoosiers)
VIR South 1:16 (time trial with old hoosiers)
VIR Grand 3:06 (street tires and 1st time on the track)
Summit Full 1:23 (slight on and off drizzle with old slicks and car running well)
These times were all in highly modded single turbo FDs running low boost at approx 10 or 11 psi that weigh about 2600lbs.
Thanks Fritz...for the support and the contribution...
At some point I'll compile all the data gathered on this thread. With any luck there will be some value-added...
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...there will always be space on someones trailer to get ya home if all doesn't go well.[/QUOTE]
That's what I'm counting on Honey.....
That's what I'm counting on Honey.....
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
Sounds similar to mine, except that I haven't smoked from the hoosier crack pipe yet. Nor am I running aggressive brake pads... Nick's lapping day compound. 1:24's at Summit and 2:10's at WGI I think are about the limit of the car's potential, and will be my targets once I'm on Hoosiers and PFC 01's, and put a few more days in on each.
I have learned...no one here has extracted all the FD's potential. Seat time, seat time, seat time.