my LS2 Firebird on Nurburgring
#1
my LS2 Firebird on Nurburgring
I was able to drive on Nurburgring about a month ago and I got it on tape! I finally got it uploaded on Youtube, so here it is. I had never been on the track before, or even played it in video games, so my four laps where a blast! It was a very challenging track and I don't know if I'll ever drive it at 100%, but it was still an awesome experience.
For those who don't know the Nurburgring in Germany, here's a quick excerpt:
"Once nicknamed Die Grüne Hölle (the Green Hell), the North Loop includes most of the historic Nürburgring. These facts may help you put it in perspective: 13 miles long, over 170 turns (depending on how you count them), about 1000 feet of elevation change from lowest to highest points, a two-mile long straightaway, and four towns and a 12th-century castle are located within its perimeter."
Here's my last lap in two parts, about 5 min each:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlNFW6GaNsM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-l8ohNmLd8
For those who don't know the Nurburgring in Germany, here's a quick excerpt:
"Once nicknamed Die Grüne Hölle (the Green Hell), the North Loop includes most of the historic Nürburgring. These facts may help you put it in perspective: 13 miles long, over 170 turns (depending on how you count them), about 1000 feet of elevation change from lowest to highest points, a two-mile long straightaway, and four towns and a 12th-century castle are located within its perimeter."
Here's my last lap in two parts, about 5 min each:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlNFW6GaNsM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-l8ohNmLd8
#4
I'm just lucky, lol. One of the benefits of living in Germany I'm going to try and make it to Hockenheim, GE and Spa, Belgium next summer too
I think I got it up to 140mph at the track, but the start/stop is in the middle of the straight. Luckily, there are some nice straight sections of autobahn without that problem
I think I got it up to 140mph at the track, but the start/stop is in the middle of the straight. Luckily, there are some nice straight sections of autobahn without that problem
#7
Yea, it's a 911.
Take a look at the Karussell turn in the second video. There's a guy hanging out the window of the black car taking pictures of the red 911; people do everything out there!
Take a look at the Karussell turn in the second video. There's a guy hanging out the window of the black car taking pictures of the red 911; people do everything out there!
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#13
Baer 13" Track Plus brakes in front and 13" Tracks in back, both slotted and drilled. It also has the Hydroboost brake system.
I don't have any real weight reduction done to it, the tubular suspension parts may have saved some weight. I've added weight though with Second Skin in the interior, a 10" sub and amplifier in the trunk. I moved the battery to the trunk to help with weight distribution though.
It was 9 min 48 sec. Not setting any records, but still fun!
#15
Great vids, you Warthog guys never fail to impress!
The car seems to be understeering quite a bit on corner entry...I had the same problem w/ my '82 after the LS1 swap and had to experiment with suspension mods.
Mine dialed in with new WS6 front springs, minus 1/2 coil to get the ride height down to normal...it was nose-up until I lopped them...and a 34mm hollow GM front swaybar.
I'd been running Moog 5662 front springs and a 36mm hollow GM bar with the L98 engine, but it was just too stiff w/ the lighter LS1 and wouldn't turn into corners without dragging the front tires. I tested springs on the street until I settled on the GM pieces, then took three swaybars to Pocono Raceway and spent three track sessions testing each one.
I'd recommend you try a softer front swaybar just to gauge the effect, assuming you're happy with the ride the Eibach springs are giving you...eg. not too stiff. I like soft springs and stiff swaybars for a street car personally.
The car seems to be understeering quite a bit on corner entry...I had the same problem w/ my '82 after the LS1 swap and had to experiment with suspension mods.
Mine dialed in with new WS6 front springs, minus 1/2 coil to get the ride height down to normal...it was nose-up until I lopped them...and a 34mm hollow GM front swaybar.
I'd been running Moog 5662 front springs and a 36mm hollow GM bar with the L98 engine, but it was just too stiff w/ the lighter LS1 and wouldn't turn into corners without dragging the front tires. I tested springs on the street until I settled on the GM pieces, then took three swaybars to Pocono Raceway and spent three track sessions testing each one.
I'd recommend you try a softer front swaybar just to gauge the effect, assuming you're happy with the ride the Eibach springs are giving you...eg. not too stiff. I like soft springs and stiff swaybars for a street car personally.
#17
Thanks for the tips! There is a lot of understeer on the car.
I'm sure I missed every apex too, I'm going to have to follow some guys who know the track before I'll figure it out.
I'm sure I missed every apex too, I'm going to have to follow some guys who know the track before I'll figure it out.
#19
There's a lady at the local bar (Pisten Klaus?) nicknamed "The Queen of the Ring" and when I was there she'd take passengers to show the line. I think her name was Sabine Schmidt.