Loving this video Mike. What are you thinking of the RR Racing coils. They are the ones I would do too . My question is does the car feel at the limit ? My concern is adding more spring rate and create handling issues ? I have gotten about as quick as the stock set up will take me. It feels pretty good all around , considering it's my daily (15k/yr). I just want less roll in the corners with the added grip of these beefy 255/295 AD08Rs/

 

I love them so far.. Since it was my first time with them on a new (to me) track, I was barely exploring the limits, but the car was just so easy to turn (especially in the tighter sections). I was able to late brake and carry plenty of speed into turns, which was where I made up a lot of time on the cars I was chasing down. Yet, my tires weren't even making much noise, which indicates I could have pushed them a little harder.

The rear became unsettled a few times exiting turns when the tarmac wasn't perfectly smooth, but this was mainly on the transitions between the main track & infield (which is not surprising).. As I get more used to them, hopefully I'll learn how to get them dialed in better for various conditions. The current settings are the recommended starting point from RR Racing.

I have PSS 255/275 and I still experienced a bit of understeer a couple times, but it was mostly because of messing up my line & turning too late.. I'd really like to see how it feels with a squared set-up to help neutralize it further. Welp, I may have to start shopping for a set of 18" track wheels

-Mike

 

A couple videos from SCCA Track night at Putnam Park in Indiana.

Ran with upsized (245, 275) all seasons (DWS06) so I was limited. But still a blast not the less.

Session 1 was OK. Was too crowded to do much. Factory Five 818 kit car was pretty cool at the end.

Session 3 was lots of fun chasing down a Lotus and a Civic (WTF?!)

Session 2 was eventful with a couple spin outs and a car fire (old Shelby CSX). Unfortunately my phone didn't record that session but my dash cam did, so I need more time to edit.

 

I8ABMR Where can you get a rear F sport sway for "less than $140" I am finding it for $170? I know that's not a big difference, but then I can put that $30 into something else.

 

360 video of my latest track day in April. Super advanced/instructors group hanging with my buddies. Everyone is shocked at a stock ISF not only keeping up but passing most cars out there. People come up; look at the tires; then inside and then scratch their head. Running 2:12 flat on VIR full with stock tires. I really need more front tire to go much faster. A few videos on the YouTube channel with the link below. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/vp_Gx_lYqis

 

I took my son to Summit Point, WV on Friday.. He was thrilled to hang out & watch fast cars all day, plus I got my own dedicated photographer/videographer.

This was my first time back at this circuit with my Penske coilovers.. The car was such a blast to drive all day.. In group 1, passing cars was like shooting fish in a barrel!!
I aced my driver evaluations & get to move up to group 2 with this program.

-Mike

 

A whole lotta win

 

Fantastic day at Pocono on Sunday with Hooked On Driving! I ran solo in group 2 (intermediate) & easily held my own. I got to take my son along on the big 3.5 mile road course for a few site laps in the morning and some parade laps at lunch.. He dug that for sure

For the last (fifth) session, they opened up the full NASCAR tri-oval instead of the road course. It was awesome to blast around there at such high speeds! I hit 158mph! Amazing!

I'll share some videos once edited & posted on youtube. Also, the guy in the next garage stall had a month old GT350R.. What a bad-*** car

-Mike

 

Lucky kid!

-Josh

 

So sorry about the late reply bud. I am pretty sure I got it through Sewell Lexus before they cut of CL. Should be pretty easy to find since its an oem part

 

 

great shots Larry !

 

Session 3 from Summit Point Main, 7/1/16.. Sorry about the crappy audio.. I got that sorted out last weekend at Pocono.. I bought a nicer external mic & located it under the driver's seat to lessen the wind noise.


Session 5 (bonus sesssion) on the Pocono full NASCAR tri-oval from this past Sunday.. What a rush!

In addition to better audio, I also learned to used the GoPro spot meter to fix the white out effect outside the car.

-Mike

 

Damn Mike!

That looked awesome I wish there was a track by me like that

I'm sure you get this a lot but all I kept thinking of was the guys from ZZ Top driving your car

The music was just a bonus to the driving!

 

Unfortunately, Pocono isn't very close to me.. It's a four hour drive, so with hotel it becomes a pricey track day.. But getting to end the day like that was worth it!

Hehe.. I get jokes like that all the time... The beard is starting to get annoying (it's been 1.5 years), but it's still growing, so I sort of feel obligated to see how long it gets


I remember that Molly Hatchet song from a Nintendo game years ago (NASCAR '98) and thought it went well with this kind of track..

-Mike