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Road Course/Track and Autocross
05-11-2024, 03:03 PM
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SPL SUSPENSION PARTS
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Bolts replaced, torqued to 74 ft/lbs + 105deg (I...
Bolts replaced, torqued to 74 ft/lbs + 105deg (I think - the bar stopped at around there). Old bolts not anywhere near hand tight but also not at 74ft/lbs. The old bolts were about 1.5mm longer...
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6th gen Camaro vs...
05-01-2024, 10:35 PM
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Camaro SS1LE vs New G87 BMW M2
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wakespeak
Interesting thanks!
Interesting thanks!
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6th gen Camaro vs...
05-01-2024, 10:22 PM
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2024 Ford Camaro err Mustang
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Applaud Ford for the Dark Horse. Really...
Applaud Ford for the Dark Horse. Really interesting car and awesome for street use.
But for the few people that actually track their cars with any consistency..the TR3160 and the fact its 200...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
04-10-2024, 09:06 PM
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Cam for track use, worth it?
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wakespeak
LT1 has variable valve timing. Switching to...
LT1 has variable valve timing. Switching to slicks or SC3Rs will have a better payback depending on the track. The Camaro has advantages with its great brakes.
Do some research on YouTube for...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
04-09-2024, 10:05 PM
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Rear sway bar stiffening - ZL1 1LE
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wakespeak
Thanks for the video, looks easy to move.
Thanks for the video, looks easy to move.
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
04-09-2024, 08:58 PM
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SPL rear toe arms track use
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wakespeak
Mid corner to corner exit less compliance...
Mid corner to corner exit less compliance steering in the rear, so steering wheel inputs more precise. On the street or track I noticed less swerve on power. Wheels spin but car tracks straighter.
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General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion
04-07-2024, 07:14 PM
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Mary Barra needs to resign
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wakespeak
Umm your phone tracks you on GPS 1s pings if you...
Umm your phone tracks you on GPS 1s pings if you have an iPhone. Mine knows where I work, where I live, what my typical commutes are whom I have called, texted, been called from. It has an...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
04-05-2024, 09:33 PM
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sticky tires & PTM - building bad habits as a novice?
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wakespeak
Yes, points well made, the SS 1LE's PTM I would...
Yes, points well made, the SS 1LE's PTM I would safely assume is designed for the stock tires and brakes. Change the parameters and the system can't make the right decisions. Hence for the OP...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
04-03-2024, 09:48 PM
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sticky tires & PTM - building bad habits as a novice?
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wakespeak
I just mash the throttle basically all the time...
I just mash the throttle basically all the time in race mode on SC3Rs and I hear it cut throttle when it needs to, eg on corner exit. You can't be stupid with it sure, like on carousels, but almost....
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
04-03-2024, 09:23 PM
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SC3 Condition Question (5-6mm deep hole in tread)
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wakespeak
Thinking fine, in center part of tire (vs side),...
Thinking fine, in center part of tire (vs side), and in the thick part of the tread. Steel belts in there. Is it holding air? What's the valley distance in the rain groove for comparison (valley...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
04-03-2024, 09:10 PM
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Rear sway bar stiffening - ZL1 1LE
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Rear sway bar stiffening - ZL1 1LE
Been stock. Thinking to go out on the rear bar for the 15% increase in stiffness. Anyone tried this and have impressions? Looking for a bit more rotation in the turns.
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
04-03-2024, 09:07 PM
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Camaro ZL1 1LE Aftermarket Front Rotor Weights
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wakespeak
Unsprung weight is a big deal, multiplier affect....
Unsprung weight is a big deal, multiplier affect. I wouldn't write it off.
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
04-03-2024, 08:49 PM
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sticky tires & PTM - building bad habits as a novice?
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wakespeak
Stay with the GY SC3s and stock pads until until...
Stay with the GY SC3s and stock pads until until you are *certain* you have maxed that combo. You'll know what I am talking about when that happens. Essentially (as you are learning some now) you...
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Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions
03-23-2024, 10:48 PM
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HowTo: Changing Transmission Fluid [ZL1/SS M6 Tremec TR-6060]
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wakespeak
The fluid expands when hot and will get ejected...
The fluid expands when hot and will get ejected via a vent at the top of the trans. In my experience this only happens with track use. Once enough fluid (a teaspoon here and there) is expelled it...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
03-23-2024, 10:31 PM
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SPL rear toe arms track use
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wakespeak
The OEM arm has a small amount of rubber in the...
The OEM arm has a small amount of rubber in the bushing. It's meaningful on the track net/net.
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
03-20-2024, 09:30 PM
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SC3 tire life
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wakespeak
I start at 24-27psi depending on how hot the...
I start at 24-27psi depending on how hot the ambient is. Target hot is 32-35psi.
If you have more than around -2 camber (I have always had -2.7 or more so ok might be higher) then you can wear...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
03-19-2024, 10:13 PM
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SC3 tire life
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wakespeak
I saw that with too much camber. Also I run 0...
I saw that with too much camber. Also I run 0 toe in front which helps. Lastly too high tire pressure can wear the inside depending on camber/toe.
Inside wear can also indicate driving style. I...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
03-15-2024, 09:56 PM
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SPL rear toe arms track use
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wakespeak
SPL rear toe arms track use
So I bought these mainly to avoid the rear toe slipping over time. (Many threads on alignment bolts). However even with the ZL1 1LE suspension having less rubber in the system I felt the difference...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
03-15-2024, 09:39 PM
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Alignment specs
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wakespeak
Those are good specs. I get the best tire wear...
Those are good specs. I get the best tire wear at COTA (every track is different) with -3.0. I tried -2.7 and too much outside wear. -3.2 and too much inside wear. Point is it varies but around...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
03-15-2024, 09:28 PM
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SC3 tire life
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800
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wakespeak
Plenty of life left. They will cord probably on...
Plenty of life left. They will cord probably on the outside first. Check after each session. My SC3Rs look like that after 6 sessions.
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Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing
03-15-2024, 09:21 PM
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Where are you guys buying oil?
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6,783
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wakespeak
Interesting stat on the fuel economy. Agree.
Interesting stat on the fuel economy. Agree.
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
03-13-2024, 10:03 PM
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Wet sump issues AMP
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493
Posted By
wakespeak
No worries with the LT4. About 8-10k track miles...
No worries with the LT4. About 8-10k track miles on mine. COTA has a long carousel (turns 16-18). High speed straights into hair-pins so hard braking. No issues. 15w-50 per GM for high...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
02-09-2024, 10:21 PM
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Anatomy of a VERY QUICK Dual Purpose Car
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wakespeak
Its right in the middle of your sight line out...
Its right in the middle of your sight line out the rear window. i like it and no doubt its right for aero but those are the facts.
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
12-25-2023, 11:48 AM
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8
Officially hooked after first "track day"
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1,066
Posted By
wakespeak
Look for some Track Night in America events in...
Look for some Track Night in America events in your area. They hit most tracks. Inexpensive but limited time and not instructed.
You do want to brake hard at first then ease off as you enter the...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
11-17-2023, 10:08 PM
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15
Good resources for HPDE/Road Course Beginner
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1,594
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wakespeak
Braking late is usually a good tactic with these...
Braking late is usually a good tactic with these cars but it doesn't give you necessarily a better lap time. You need to understand your line into the turn and out. Sometimes braking later and...
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General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion
11-10-2023, 10:11 PM
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2,094
Electric Vehicles
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474,356
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wakespeak
The 3.6 V-6 makes a lot of sense to me. It has...
The 3.6 V-6 makes a lot of sense to me. It has relatively few parts and is a very efficiently designed engine from a production perspective.
The second reason is that a 4-cyl would be buzzy at a...
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
11-10-2023, 09:48 PM
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14
Best way to add ballast to my car
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1,693
Posted By
wakespeak
Agree on center of the car. But, get the car...
Agree on center of the car. But, get the car corner weighted with simulated driver weight and be done guessing.
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ZL1 Discussions
11-04-2023, 04:04 PM
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42
How rare really is the collectors edition?
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4,784
Posted By
wakespeak
I was surprised to see my car is 1 of 202.
I was surprised to see my car is 1 of 202.
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Road Course/Track and Autocross
11-04-2023, 03:45 PM
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39
Poll:
Guys that race....Are you thinking of getting a Mustang in the next few years?
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2,994
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wakespeak
This.
This.
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ZL1 Discussions
11-01-2023, 07:38 PM
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100
How much miles you've on your ZL1 19-23
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8,857
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wakespeak
19K 2020 ZLE.
19K 2020 ZLE.
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