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Honestly I don't know because I've never run R7/A7 on a 3000lb car. I would have to ask the expert. But it will likely depend on the overall package/setup.
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I keep telling myself this foglight cover was a necessary evil bc the big void needed to be covered up.
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I used some IronX on the wheels when changing to track pads. The rear wheels were much worse than the front.
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My extra blank rear rotors had rusted beyond repair, so I had to use my spare ZCP rotors. Hopefully the odds of them cracking are low since they’re floating. I’m also glad I retorqued some hardware bc the rear bolts for the rear subframe had backed out a decent amount. I’ll pull them and apply loctite next time I do an inspection. Car is ready to go for MSRH on Sept 13. Have a few things left to do, but they’re not essential for driving. |
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My wife asked why I didn't do the cheaper track event this year and I showed her this video (skip to about 45 seconds in) -
I don't know how any group gets away with not having instructors for novices. |
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09-04-2019, 04:18 PM | #10238 | |
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* The average age of track/HPDE/racing instructors is getting a lot higher than the average age of HPDE attendees. We see that specifically in one of our local clubs, so they are retiring or stepping away from coaching * Some instructors are getting turned off at the idea of sitting right seat in a street car that's capable of the speeds modern cars are with a complete novice. Obviously they are safer than ever, but it's still a worry. * Clubs that force instructors to pay to attend. There's still a lot out there that do. Which is silly. Our local BMW club, instructors still pay for sitting with novices but we get a full day of sessions alongside the "regular" groups, and it's heavily, heavily discounted. Other clubs, we don't pay to be there. In the case of HOD, they pay the instructors. I do it because I enjoy it, but it does add some additional stress, a ton more time, etc. to the hobby. And every time I get a novice in something like a GT500 or a V10 R8, etc. I get a bit apprehensive and have "the talk" regarding speeds. |
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https://www.motoroso.com/forgeline/G...t-Road-Atlanta
Still held pressure and finished the race. What the hell did this guy hit? LOL
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Resurrecting the DSC vs no DSC conversation... I'll start by saying that I've always looked up to drivers who can wring a car out on track with no driver aids, and I had been using Euro MDM with the modded Wert value since I started tracking this year, as a safety net, with the plan to eventually go DSC off. All the while it was hanging over my head, making me wonder if I was actually learning how to drive the car and progressing or if the car was just driving for me. I knew that continuing to use the nannies was counterproductive to my goals in following this passion, but I became afraid that I'd explode into a fireball if I turned off the nannies completely, or worse...embarass myself.
Well I'm relieved to say that turning off the nannies was awesome, and if you are closely paying attention to what the car is telling you when running MDM then you shouldn't have a problem eventually turning it all off. I believe that the loosest version of MDM can be helpful for getting accustomed to the speed your car can carry on track, and is pretty satisfying until you begin to plateau in pace. Then the real driving experience begins with DSC off...
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i'm looking forward to going out on track naked, but it won't be until i'm trailering. a bent control arm from a simple off could really suck if i'm a couple hundred miles away from home.
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Very understandable. Knowing that unless things really go bad - getting home at the end of the day will not be an issue is big. Trailering definitely increases the comfort zone there. Keeping somewhat of a safety net can sure make that 200 mile trip home easier without a trailer.
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Our other local clubs (HOD, Cascade Sports Car Club) that are more serious on the coaching/instructing part with multiple students, we don't pay and in the case of CSCC, we get credits to use for HPDE days for ourselves. |
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BMW (CCA) and Audi (CNA) groups here charge instructors but with a decent discount. My last event, the instructor told me he paid to only have one student instead of the usual two. I don't think they get discounts on lodging which is a major cost.
We only have one event per group and they're usually not even breaking even. It's about $350 for the weekend event and the hotels are usually $300-400 per weekend. Hotels are a must as the track is at least 140 miles away for most people. With gas and everything else, you're still spending nearly $1000 for the event. Not sure how it compares cost-wise to the smaller tracks where all of you go, but this is fairly expensive for a lot of people who would be interested in attending an HPDE. So each event consists of the same crowd and a couple of people who don't come back to the following events. With this scenario, the only thing left for organizers to stay afloat with HPDE events is to also charge instructors. At least they get plenty of track time (4/5 sessions per day) but most of them do it anyway just because they really like instructing and coaching. |
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As it is, my pan took a direct hit.....don't know how, where or when it happened. Some of the fins got damaged, but the pan held up fine. I'm guessing it was a berm but I have no idea. I know the felt can't protect against larger strikes, but it does keep random high-speed dirt off.
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If I push for 9-9.5/10ths and get sloppy, with an occasional 10.5/10ths minor spin or excessive loss of grip. I think it just comes down to building more comfort at the limit! Euro MDM definitely lets us just chuck in the car in with more recklessness |
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09-05-2019, 10:37 PM | #10252 |
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No but damn that seems like a good idea for cooling.
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