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Forum: Photos | Videos | Renderings 12-01-2019, 01:16 PM
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Views: 177,906
Posted By Jim968
At Joshua Tree NP

At Joshua Tree NP
Forum: Interior Parts & Accessories 02-02-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By Jim968
UPS Shipping calculator says $11 for UPS Ground.

UPS Shipping calculator says $11 for UPS Ground.
Forum: Interior Parts & Accessories 02-02-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,533
Posted By Jim968
FS: Arm Rest - Like New

Arm rest from a 2013 2SS - $50 plus shipping.

Replaced with the SS stitched version after one week of ownership, so this one is in like new condition.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-16-2018, 07:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,207
Posted By Jim968
Driver will make the biggest difference. An...

Driver will make the biggest difference. An experienced driver in a regular SS will easily be quicker than a newb in a 1LE.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-20-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 44,384
Posted By Jim968
Great analyses and recommendations from both Norm...

Great analyses and recommendations from both Norm and FATTBoss!

A tire only has a certain amount of grip. The front tires use their available grip for both braking and steering. When PG...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 05-20-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 44,384
Posted By Jim968
Strongly agree. Anyone care to offer a suggestion...

Strongly agree. Anyone care to offer a suggestion as to what he should have done differently once he realized he was into the corner too fast on the wrong line?
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-01-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 29,754
Posted By Jim968
Regarding helmets US Race Gear is located in...

Regarding helmets US Race Gear is located in Cincinnati. That way you can try the helmet on before you buy to ensure perfect fit. They have great prices too.

http://www.usracegear.com/
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 06-25-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,893
Posted By Jim968
Very well said. There is also a saying that...

Very well said. There is also a saying that there are two types of race drivers, those who have crashed, and those who will crash. It’s pretty clear that the arm chair critics in this thread have...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-18-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,848
Posted By Jim968
Its critical to get your car dyno’ed on a Dynojet...

Its critical to get your car dyno’ed on a Dynojet for your calculations. Preferably find the dyno shop that shows up the track you want to run and have them do it. Having an accurate number before...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-18-2014, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,848
Posted By Jim968
A few thoughts from someone who has competed...

A few thoughts from someone who has competed successfully in a NASA weight to power class, GTS in my case…

Whatever you do remember that you need to be near the minimum weight/power ratio in your...
Forum: Camaro Z/28 Forum - Z/28 Specific Topics 06-16-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,402
Posted By Jim968
That was part of Senna's style and how he would...

That was part of Senna's style and how he would get the car to dance on the ragged edge. Not something for amateurs or even most pros to be messing with.

The heel & toe part however, is text...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-13-2014, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,642
Posted By Jim968
That's what the inward knee bend is for. Try it!...

That's what the inward knee bend is for. Try it! I can easily get to 9:00 if I need to.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-12-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,642
Posted By Jim968
Not surprisingly, Senna is doing it perfectly. ...

Not surprisingly, Senna is doing it perfectly. Furthermore, with slight modification that technique will work on any car, no matter how far apart the pedals are. To extend your reach to the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-11-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,770
Posted By Jim968
I've seen your videos. You're an excellent...

I've seen your videos. You're an excellent driver who is ready to go W2W racing. I would argue that you would be safer racing W2W in a car with full safety equipment than instructing in a car with...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-11-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,770
Posted By Jim968
Strongly agree. The Jefferson Circuit at Summit...

Strongly agree. The Jefferson Circuit at Summit has long been known to be unsafe due to the trees. You couldn't pay me to run there.

I've also dramatically ractheted up my safety equipment...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-09-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 29,754
Posted By Jim968
I ran in their advanced group last year. If you...

I ran in their advanced group last year. If you can run consistent unobstructed lap times in the mid 1:4X's you'll be fine. From your video it looks like you're right where you need to be.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-04-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 29,754
Posted By Jim968
In the situations you’re describing I always...

In the situations you’re describing I always instruct students to use the higher gear and then concentrate on finding the extra speed that will make the higher gear work. In your case 4th gear can...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-29-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,299
Posted By Jim968
I think you’ll find that your nervousness above...

I think you’ll find that your nervousness above 80 mph goes away pretty quickly when you get out on the track. On VIR’s front and back straights 80 mph will feel ridiculously slow, and you’ll...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 05-01-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,218
Posted By Jim968
Evergreen6 described rev matched downshifting...

Evergreen6 described rev matched downshifting very well in his OP. You can add braking to the process with heel & toe. This comes in handy when you need to simultaneously brake and downshift in...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-30-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,218
Posted By Jim968
Don't downshift to slow down. That's what the...

Don't downshift to slow down. That's what the brakes are for. The purpose of downshifting is to be in the correct gear for whatever acceleration is coming up.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-11-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,880
Posted By Jim968
100% agree. This exactly what I want to see....

100% agree. This exactly what I want to see. Especially the weight reduction. Preferably no more than 3,500 lbs.
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 04-10-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 17,394
Posted By Jim968
So you bought a car with the track package...

So you bought a car with the track package option, but have not taken it on the track, and are now you’re unhappy with it.

Before getting rid of it, why not take it to the track and find out why...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 04-09-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,051
Posted By Jim968
Yup. That's the problem.

Yup. That's the problem.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-19-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 39,610
Posted By Jim968
You must. I've been going there since 1997 and...

You must. I've been going there since 1997 and that's one of the faster times I've seen on street tires.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-19-2014, 10:56 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 39,610
Posted By Jim968
^^^^^^^^ Great times! Especially Mid Ohio.

^^^^^^^^

Great times! Especially Mid Ohio.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2014, 04:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,834
Posted By Jim968
Hawk race pads bed VERY quickly. No sanding...

Hawk race pads bed VERY quickly. No sanding required. A medium speed warmup lap is usually all it takes.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,834
Posted By Jim968
You are 100% correct. DTC-60 and DTC-70 pads suck...

You are 100% correct. DTC-60 and DTC-70 pads suck on the street. They are a no compromise track pad. My view is if you're spending the time and money to track your car, why compromise on something as...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2014, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,486
Posted By Jim968
Trust me. If you pursue this hobby long enough...

Trust me. If you pursue this hobby long enough sooner or later you'll need to be towed in. The tow guys will likely have something snip your zip ties off, so I wouldn't worry about it.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 03-14-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,282
Posted By Jim968
I've always understood it to mean shifting well...

I've always understood it to mean shifting well below red-line which is slow like your granny. Not what you want in a race.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-14-2014, 02:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,834
Posted By Jim968
Why did you choose a circle track pad for a road...

Why did you choose a circle track pad for a road course application? DTC-60 or DTC-70 is what you want for a road course.
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