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First track day impressions
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Zcd1
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I used Motul RBF600. Brakes were great, no fade (at least that i noticed). Rotors got blue and there was a fair amount of dust but they held up great. That being said, pacific really only has 3 hard braking zones, 2 of which have straights before them so maybe on tighter tracks they would start to have problems.
You can see how far my tires rolled, I think I'd prob split the difference pressure-wise if I tracked these tires again. I ended up at 39 hot, I'd maybe go for 41 hot....
Yes it had what felt like full power (or at least 90%) right up until I pulled in. I was squirting by folks on my last lap with less than 10% SoC. I had a young instructor who was really enjoying himself and I told him I was going to pull in when I saw it had 10% and he was like 'nah you'll be fine you aren't using it up that fast' He also said that the lack of engine noise made it the most relaxing session he'd done with a student. Pretty funny coming from a guy trying to hold himself steady with just that side door handle while encouraging me to go deeper into corners and use all the track on the exit etc.
Excellent - thanks for the input.
Yep, those tires rolled a lot - do you notice any ill effects on the tires afterward - like extra noise or vibration or anything?
I actually earned my SCCA Novice license at that track, but it was years ago when it was still known as "Seattle International Raceway". Fun track, and a nice setting!
Zcd1
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side benefit: you get peaceful moments like this
Yep, I remember that view - very nice!
no ill effects, thank goodness. I'm hoping most of that happened on my out laps before they were up to temp.
beastmode13
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I used Motul RBF600. Brakes were great, no fade (at least that i noticed). Rotors got blue and there was a fair amount of dust but they held up great. That being said, pacific really only has 3 hard braking zones, 2 of which have straights before them so maybe on tighter tracks they would start to have problems.
You can see how far my tires rolled, I think I'd prob split the difference pressure-wise if I tracked these tires again. I ended up at 39 hot, I'd maybe go for 41 hot.
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Yes it had what felt like full power (or at least 90%) right up until I pulled in. I was squirting by folks on my last lap with less than 10% SoC. I had a young instructor who was really enjoying himself and I told him I was going to pull in when I saw it had 10% and he was like 'nah you'll be fine you aren't using it up that fast' He also said that the lack of engine noise made it the most relaxing session he'd done with a student. Pretty funny coming from a guy trying to hold himself steady with just that side door handle while encouraging me to go deeper into corners and use all the track on the exit etc.
HPDE instructors are dare devils (aka, nuts). I used to run with BMW/Porsche and a few other clubs, but ending up running most of my track days with the wonderful folks from - ProFormance Racing School - Pacific Raceways
Agreed - I still hold ProFormance responsible for getting me started, and hooked on this crazy hobby.
I am game and was holding on to the handy side door handle, but more importantly I wasn’t pulling the emergency door latch* What a fun day it was working with you and watching your progression. Remember when you sign up for your solo license to ask specially for me. Update us on your mods.
The Ridge Motorsports Park does have the same chargers to the right when you pull in the gate but I haven’t tried them yet.
Wenken, hope to see you back out there, too!
I made an unlisted video on YouTube with onboard video from the day.
The Ridge Motorsports Park does have the same chargers to the right when you pull in the gate but I haven’t tried them yet.
Wenken, hope to see you back out there, too!
I made an unlisted video on YouTube with onboard video from the day.
It’s an awesome track. Those are cones and they are color coordinated for turn in, apex and exit. Used for the school only. I help put them up in the morning... I tell my mom I’m a construction worker.
haha welcome to the forum Kevin. I'll definitely be going back out again with you when I go to get my solo license. I had a great time working with you.
23.6 miles to Issaquah supercharger. Roundtrip over lunch is likely worth it.6. If you run the car to 6% and there is only a standard (wall type) charger and you live 40 miles from the track you’re going to be sitting there long after everyone else leaves
I do that for...
- PIR -> Vancouver, WA (~10 mi each way)
- The Ridge (Shelton) -> Centralia (~45 mi each way)- ORP -> The Dalles (~50 mi each way)
The PIR one is by far the most valuable one (shortest distance from track).
For a full day it probably would be. My next day will be an afternoon so i’ll probably just show up early and start at 95 or whatever and then hope for the best
It's a blast and as a novice myself the 3 is a great car to learn on.Man these experiences make me excited to track the car that I don't have yet
Thanks for sharing, sounds like it was a blast!
Would love to hear more about the sway bars. Are you planning on taking the car to the track soon? I will still get coilovers for traction reasons but would love to hear what kind of improvement you got from the sway bars in the body roll department
Yep i'll be at the track for Tesla Corsa on March 31st, been busy with work so i haven't had a chance to track the car since the last Tesla Corsa at the end of January
From a "sporty" driving perspective, the car does feel more planted with the sway bars. I've had the coilovers installed for about 2 months now, so i have a good feeling for those, and the sway bar definitely added something new in terms of the car feeling tighter and more responsive. It doesn't really change how the car takes bumps (which makes sense) but gives better steering feel and less body roll when punching it on an on-ramp
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