My 4th time there and the only Fbody each time

My incar video and a view from behind me.

http://s280.photobucket.com/albums/k...rent=final.flv

 

VERY cool!

 

I did my C5 brake upgrade the day before and They needed a lot of bedding in before racing them. Took half the day and then they were perfect.

 

So what size wheels/tires did you have?
What kind of tires did you use?
how much did it cost to run willow springs?
looks like they shortened the course, didn't see the sweeping high speed right turn that leads you to the straightaway prior to turn 1.

 

what time did you run

 

Wheels /tires 17's fronts/18"s back 275/295's fire hawks at 32/34 psi
$130 for the day
They improved the track in some place,but its still the same 1.8 mile.
No times but I finally hit 120 on the back straight before the S bend
Cold as hell at 6:45am, bu the sun came out and the weather was perfect. A blackZ06 on his first run took corner 2 too fast and had a nice dirt sandwaich. The perfect Fuckup of the day: A yellow S2000 went sideways into about 8" of mud and gunk, covered the track and made his yellow car all brown.

 

Awesome. When my car is ready, I'm definately planning to go out there and smash.

 

He was at streets of willow, not willow springs.

 

Damn. I really want to go do this as well. Anyone want to get a group or maybe organize an event there?

 

Next event at the streets is in june

 

looks like so much fun. i'm going to slowly start changing my car from drag strip to track.

 

Head out to the big track, its more fun.

I've had good experiences with NASA, Speedventures, and Open Track Racing at Willow Springs. Each group has its own postives and negatives.

NASA has a good program to improve your skills, wheras OTR is the least expensive and most track time. NASA always has paramedics on hand and you will see lots of races. AI, CMC, even miata is fun to watch between heats.

 

What kind of brake pads did u use? Brake fade? I have been thinking of doing this for a while.
I have a few problems I have to take care of first.

 

ssteven is your car auto?

 

I am going to say yes, from the sounds of it.

 

just sign up with speed ventures..

 

your car is already there. Strano suspension and bigger brakes. I had very good luck with Hawk HP+ C5 fronts and f-body rears. I knew guys running more aggressive pads, but I wanted to use the same pads for street. Dust like hell, but work really well.

I wouldnt let your brakes hold you back from going your first time. Try it out and see if you like it.

 

Hawk HPS pads rock. ZERO brake fade or lockup.I also have brake cooling ducts and that helps also. Yep I have an auto with 3.73's and a shift kit. I dialed the shift times and pressure back for driving out there.

 

I am running the stock c5 brake pads, I have a small leak on my rack & pinion.
Waiting on axles and bearings and i need a set of fresh tires.

I will try those pads, maybe i can make out to the next event. If funds permit.

 

do you know where the leak is from? coming from the boot, or?