STANG KILLA SS goes "racin"
09-26-2016, 10:01 PM
#105
Dude you've got the racing vs HPDE thing totally backwards! Theres a reason there isn't just one class of racing, because the dude with the fattest wallet would only win! Pick the class that works for your budget and go racing for way less than you are spending for HPDE's! My car is still street legal, because I enjoy driving it on the road. I'm also planning my mods for TT3, which limits me to about 340 rwhp because of my weight. And in really enjoying the challenge of being fast with less hp.
You're also right about the crap about slicks being ice when cold. There is a big difference between cold grip and hot grip, but not ice.
You're also right about the crap about slicks being ice when cold. There is a big difference between cold grip and hot grip, but not ice.
09-27-2016, 08:12 AM
#106
i remember feeling the difference going from stock to -1.0. also felt like i may have lost a touch of braking. was probly in my head though.
i assume racing would require cage, harnesses, fire extinguisher, etc.
ive thought about teaching. i enjoy teaching. im only 1 group below the instructors group now.
while were on the subject, after my weekend was ended i decided to ask for a ride along with an instructor in his '06 z06 (coilovers, 200tw etc)
i was really surprised. but in a bad way. i wasnt impressed with his driving. VERY different form mine.
he would shoot up the straight, SLAM on the brakes what felt like almost to a stop, pivot, then shoot up the next straight, and repeated this for the whole track all 15 corners. it was so strange to me. i have a very gokart/miata driving style, flowing and rolling threw, more fluid and smooth. his rear end grip was impressive though vs mine (275s vs 325s) that was nice. but also causes understeer at a few rare times, i dont miss that with my square setup.
i also happened to start my lap timer app when i got in his car. only running 2:04 best lap times. 2 seconds slower than my slick lap times, and 4.5 seconds slower than my 200tw times.
i also videoed the session with my helmet cam. but you cant see the slaming on brakes and pivoting driving style without the butt G meter, it looks more normal in the video.
i assume racing would require cage, harnesses, fire extinguisher, etc.
ive thought about teaching. i enjoy teaching. im only 1 group below the instructors group now.
while were on the subject, after my weekend was ended i decided to ask for a ride along with an instructor in his '06 z06 (coilovers, 200tw etc)
i was really surprised. but in a bad way. i wasnt impressed with his driving. VERY different form mine.
he would shoot up the straight, SLAM on the brakes what felt like almost to a stop, pivot, then shoot up the next straight, and repeated this for the whole track all 15 corners. it was so strange to me. i have a very gokart/miata driving style, flowing and rolling threw, more fluid and smooth. his rear end grip was impressive though vs mine (275s vs 325s) that was nice. but also causes understeer at a few rare times, i dont miss that with my square setup.
i also happened to start my lap timer app when i got in his car. only running 2:04 best lap times. 2 seconds slower than my slick lap times, and 4.5 seconds slower than my 200tw times.
i also videoed the session with my helmet cam. but you cant see the slaming on brakes and pivoting driving style without the butt G meter, it looks more normal in the video.
09-27-2016, 08:28 AM
#107
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i remember feeling the difference going from stock to -1.0. also felt like i may have lost a touch of braking. was probly in my head though.
i assume racing would require cage, harnesses, fire extinguisher, etc.
ive thought about teaching. i enjoy teaching. im only 1 group below the instructors group now.
while were on the subject, after my weekend was ended i decided to ask for a ride along with an instructor in his '06 z06 (coilovers, 200tw etc)
i was really surprised. but in a bad way. i wasnt impressed with his driving. VERY different form mine.
he would shoot up the straight, SLAM on the brakes what felt like almost to a stop, pivot, then shoot up the next straight, and repeated this for the whole track all 15 corners. it was so strange to me. i have a very gokart/miata driving style, flowing and rolling threw, more fluid and smooth. his rear end grip was impressive though vs mine (275s vs 325s) that was nice. but also causes understeer at a few rare times, i dont miss that with my square setup.
i also happened to start my lap timer app when i got in his car. only running 2:04 best lap times. 2 seconds slower than my slick lap times, and 4.5 seconds slower than my 200tw times.
i also videoed the session with my helmet cam. but you cant see the slaming on brakes and pivoting driving style without the butt G meter, it looks more normal in the video.
i assume racing would require cage, harnesses, fire extinguisher, etc.
ive thought about teaching. i enjoy teaching. im only 1 group below the instructors group now.
while were on the subject, after my weekend was ended i decided to ask for a ride along with an instructor in his '06 z06 (coilovers, 200tw etc)
i was really surprised. but in a bad way. i wasnt impressed with his driving. VERY different form mine.
he would shoot up the straight, SLAM on the brakes what felt like almost to a stop, pivot, then shoot up the next straight, and repeated this for the whole track all 15 corners. it was so strange to me. i have a very gokart/miata driving style, flowing and rolling threw, more fluid and smooth. his rear end grip was impressive though vs mine (275s vs 325s) that was nice. but also causes understeer at a few rare times, i dont miss that with my square setup.
i also happened to start my lap timer app when i got in his car. only running 2:04 best lap times. 2 seconds slower than my slick lap times, and 4.5 seconds slower than my 200tw times.
i also videoed the session with my helmet cam. but you cant see the slaming on brakes and pivoting driving style without the butt G meter, it looks more normal in the video.
I know what you mean about the instructor. I got to a point that the instructor was just dead weight. Not to say that I'm done learning, just you get to a point that you need to be on your own to continue to learn.
09-27-2016, 08:23 PM
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hmm, not really having any issues stopping. im pretty much going deeper than anyone. never had the car let me down in that department. I mean I can scrape the airdam now with a hard stomp.
however im sure any of those listed about would take it too a whole nother level. are they really needed with my BBK?
I assume pads are like tires, the more bite you get the less they last?
however im sure any of those listed about would take it too a whole nother level. are they really needed with my BBK?
I assume pads are like tires, the more bite you get the less they last?
09-27-2016, 10:03 PM
#109
i remember feeling the difference going from stock to -1.0. also felt like i may have lost a touch of braking. was probly in my head though.
i assume racing would require cage, harnesses, fire extinguisher, etc.
ive thought about teaching. i enjoy teaching. im only 1 group below the instructors group now.
while were on the subject, after my weekend was ended i decided to ask for a ride along with an instructor in his '06 z06 (coilovers, 200tw etc)
i was really surprised. but in a bad way. i wasnt impressed with his driving. VERY different form mine.
he would shoot up the straight, SLAM on the brakes what felt like almost to a stop, pivot, then shoot up the next straight, and repeated this for the whole track all 15 corners. it was so strange to me. i have a very gokart/miata driving style, flowing and rolling threw, more fluid and smooth. his rear end grip was impressive though vs mine (275s vs 325s) that was nice. but also causes understeer at a few rare times, i dont miss that with my square setup.
i also happened to start my lap timer app when i got in his car. only running 2:04 best lap times. 2 seconds slower than my slick lap times, and 4.5 seconds slower than my 200tw times.
i also videoed the session with my helmet cam. but you cant see the slaming on brakes and pivoting driving style without the butt G meter, it looks more normal in the video.
i assume racing would require cage, harnesses, fire extinguisher, etc.
ive thought about teaching. i enjoy teaching. im only 1 group below the instructors group now.
while were on the subject, after my weekend was ended i decided to ask for a ride along with an instructor in his '06 z06 (coilovers, 200tw etc)
i was really surprised. but in a bad way. i wasnt impressed with his driving. VERY different form mine.
he would shoot up the straight, SLAM on the brakes what felt like almost to a stop, pivot, then shoot up the next straight, and repeated this for the whole track all 15 corners. it was so strange to me. i have a very gokart/miata driving style, flowing and rolling threw, more fluid and smooth. his rear end grip was impressive though vs mine (275s vs 325s) that was nice. but also causes understeer at a few rare times, i dont miss that with my square setup.
i also happened to start my lap timer app when i got in his car. only running 2:04 best lap times. 2 seconds slower than my slick lap times, and 4.5 seconds slower than my 200tw times.
i also videoed the session with my helmet cam. but you cant see the slaming on brakes and pivoting driving style without the butt G meter, it looks more normal in the video.
09-28-2016, 02:11 PM
#110
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^^^ doesn't lift when you're 4 off....that cracks me up.
That's why I initially started turning my car into CMC but I missed driving it on the street too much. I think they are so strict with TT is because the safety requirements are the same as HPDE, so it's for obvious reasons. What I think is cool is that NASA created a type of competition that allows people to make the jump from HPDE to competition without going full blown w2w. Although I think it'll just hold me over until I stumble across a briefcase full of money and can afford/justify a full blown race car. Actually think Thunder Roadsters could be a possibility for me. They are pretty big over here.
That's why I initially started turning my car into CMC but I missed driving it on the street too much. I think they are so strict with TT is because the safety requirements are the same as HPDE, so it's for obvious reasons. What I think is cool is that NASA created a type of competition that allows people to make the jump from HPDE to competition without going full blown w2w. Although I think it'll just hold me over until I stumble across a briefcase full of money and can afford/justify a full blown race car. Actually think Thunder Roadsters could be a possibility for me. They are pretty big over here.
09-29-2016, 07:47 AM
#114
10-22-2016, 08:21 PM
#115
Well after racing the Camaro for awhile and building it up i found myself wanting more. Well actually less, weight that is. I also wanted the ability to have rear camber. Plus the Camaro was getting harder and harder to find parts for. Sooooo after watching the C6Z market for about 9 months and doing a ton of research i picked up my first vette yesterday!
2009 Z06 3LZ
38000 miles
If i was going to spend this kind of coin i wanted a modded one with the basics already done, and this one had it, along with some extras.
Mod List:
TSP Stage 3 LS7S cam: 242/250 .655/.655 114LSA
Upgraded valve springs and retainers
TSP 1-7/8" Polished Stainless Steel headers
TSP 3" Polished Stainless Steel X-pipe (no cats)
K & N cold air intake
Mild 2 Wild dual mode exhaust controller
Lingenfelter 160 degree thermostat
Hinson Motorsports short throw shifter and ****
CCW Forged SP16A wheels: 19 x 9.5 and 19 x 13
Gloss black wrapped roof
Blacked out taillights
Blacked out side markers
Lloyds Z06 mats
Pioneer double din touch screen head unit
Gonna be weird starting all over again from nothing but it will be worth it in the end i think. The car is truly phenomenal so far. LOTS more to come!
2009 Z06 3LZ
38000 miles
If i was going to spend this kind of coin i wanted a modded one with the basics already done, and this one had it, along with some extras.
Mod List:
TSP Stage 3 LS7S cam: 242/250 .655/.655 114LSA
Upgraded valve springs and retainers
TSP 1-7/8" Polished Stainless Steel headers
TSP 3" Polished Stainless Steel X-pipe (no cats)
K & N cold air intake
Mild 2 Wild dual mode exhaust controller
Lingenfelter 160 degree thermostat
Hinson Motorsports short throw shifter and ****
CCW Forged SP16A wheels: 19 x 9.5 and 19 x 13
Gloss black wrapped roof
Blacked out taillights
Blacked out side markers
Lloyds Z06 mats
Pioneer double din touch screen head unit
Gonna be weird starting all over again from nothing but it will be worth it in the end i think. The car is truly phenomenal so far. LOTS more to come!
Last edited by STANG KILLA SS 2; 07-22-2017 at 05:59 PM.
10-24-2016, 03:38 PM
#119
God damn it...another "I like to follow your 4th gen build thread cuz it gives me high hopes" gone to ****...
Last one I remember was following FastFatBoy that also went Z06...
You guys are killing me! I'm trying NOT to just jump into a C5/C6 and keep things cheap with a 4th gen LOL.
When you say parts became harder to find, what parts are you referring to???
Congrats, car looks killer. You will have fun with it. I bet driving that with tires only for a couple of events you will best your times in the Camaro and say "why didn't I do this sooner??"
Last one I remember was following FastFatBoy that also went Z06...
You guys are killing me! I'm trying NOT to just jump into a C5/C6 and keep things cheap with a 4th gen LOL.
When you say parts became harder to find, what parts are you referring to???
Congrats, car looks killer. You will have fun with it. I bet driving that with tires only for a couple of events you will best your times in the Camaro and say "why didn't I do this sooner??"
10-24-2016, 04:40 PM
#120
haha well i still own it, and the wife still has her SOM WS6 daily driver too.
FastFatBoy has offered alot of advice to me, i talk to him on the corvette forum last few months.
mostly OEM parts.
Thanks! Im sure i will be slower in it cause ill have to get used to it, the camaro i could beat on and drive it like i stole it cause i didnt care. this one im sure ill tip toe around. at least until the new wears off. or once the payments stop
FastFatBoy has offered alot of advice to me, i talk to him on the corvette forum last few months.
mostly OEM parts.
Thanks! Im sure i will be slower in it cause ill have to get used to it, the camaro i could beat on and drive it like i stole it cause i didnt care. this one im sure ill tip toe around. at least until the new wears off. or once the payments stop