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ABADZL1 · 02-21-2018, 07:28 PM

Looks like there's an RS4 out that replaces the 3 as well

hammdo · 02-21-2018, 07:56 PM

Will be checking, finding front tires is the challenge!

-Don

hammdo · 02-24-2018, 04:47 PM

Finally, the rain let up and I was able to get going on the race prep. Did the diff with 85w140 Lucas Dino Oil -- that seems to work best with the Eaton, quieter for sure.

Getting ready for the Castrol SRF brake fluid flush -- Will have to wait till tomorrow as I want to have some daylight when I test drive it -- don't want to do that at night after a brake flush ;o)

Fluids check out and are fairly fresh, will clean and lube up the 'Heim Joints' on the toe rods (front and back). My GoodYears still look fantastic, but I'll be ordering the Toyo's once the wheels get here -- not sure if everything will be ready for Track Day or not. We'll see.

While I was checking things, decided to recheck my exhaust clamps -- and sure enough -- broke one -- barely tightened it -- I could see the bolt was metal fatigued -- lucky I have spares ;o).

The joys of track prep -- I leave myself notes on the car -- like LUG NUTS in red marker on painters tape smacked on the driver's window, so I don't forget I need to re-check them before driving -- force of habit...

-Don

Moreair1 · 02-24-2018, 09:23 PM

Force of habit but very smart

hammdo · 02-25-2018, 06:52 PM

OK, fresh Castrol SRF flushed through the braking system, wheels torqued to spec (ZL1) now (removed my reminder), Heim joints lubed, just waiting on the wheels, and tpms monitors, brake duct deflectors cked (non-racing ones for now). Once the wheels are in, will order the tires (don't want to order them until I get the wheels). Should be a quick order from tire-rack. Took the car out with all the fluids ready then, gave her a bath...

Can't wait to get the new track Toyo tires -- I’ll probably have TireRack heat cycle them for me -- not worried about shaving -- but the heat cycle will get them ready for road course work!

Info on Heat Cycling:

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret....jsp?techid=66

https://blog.tirerack.com/blog/hunte...le-and-shaving

-Don

hammdo · 02-26-2018, 08:59 PM

Toyos R888Rs ordered!

$1468 and free shipping from tires direct. Couldn’t find a good deal from one of the tire sponsor links so, used this one saved me about $200.

Tires direct had 15% off and free shipping... hard to beat. Will have to do the heat cycling myself but, that should be ok...

Like the tread design:

-Don

hammdo · 02-26-2018, 11:07 PM

Took the car out tonight, running excellent, brakes perfect. One thing for sure, traction sucks. Just no getting on it — like driving on ice sometimes— scoots all over the road on these Goodyear’s...

But, will be interesting to see how the Toyos do on the track....

-Don

hammdo · 02-27-2018, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moreair1

Force of habit but very smart

Thanks!

Yep, when I was in tech school, one of our team members forgot to tighten one of my wheels (we used our cars to learn on) and on the way home, there went the tire in front of me (from the rear) and I had to guide the car to the side (had drum brakes so lucky there). Put it back on, drove home — never assumed after that! That is why I’m anal about log steps, bag-n-tag, and torquing things. Life lesson at early age...

-Don

hammdo · 02-28-2018, 05:28 PM

Well, my 305 Toyos are coming from Toyo overseas... looks like I’ll have to use the GoodYears this time out. 285s will be here soon. I’d do 305 squared in a pinch, but rather keep staggered since my suspension is setup for that...

-Don

hammdo · 03-03-2018, 06:58 PM

Well, the first delivery of 'meat' came in today!

Toyo R888Rs (for the front) 285/35ZR20s:

Mounted (and taped for precaution):

305's are due in this week -- we'll see if I get them before Saturday -- would love to try them out!

-Don

Ashen 6.2 · 03-04-2018, 08:03 AM

Nice looking tires there Don!

hammdo · 03-05-2018, 11:30 PM

Thanks! Still waiting for 'meat' delivery 2.

In the mean time, I'm prepping for Saturday's HPDE -- taking it out and doing 'sprited' braking tests -- to confirm nothing amiss with the bleeding and fluid changes. So far, performing as expected.

Hope the new tires get here soon enough -- Thursday is track prep day -- get all the stuff out of the trunk, getting extra fuel, Road Warrior Plus treatment...

Fun to plan ;o)...

-Don

Ashen 6.2 · 03-06-2018, 05:33 AM

Awesome and sounds like a blast! Where is the track your going too located?

hammdo · 03-06-2018, 08:40 AM

Decatur, not too far from the house:

http://eaglescanyon.com/

Looks like fun to me!

-Don

02-21-2018, 07:28 PM	#1835
ABADZL1 ZL1 Pilot Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TN Posts: 1,670 View My Garage	Looks like there's an RS4 out that replaces the 3 as well __________________ GP Tuning 2.5 Cam, RPS Carbon Twin Clutch, Ported Blower, Kook's Headers, Cold Air Inductions CAI, ID850's, 9.17 Lower, 2.5 Upper, JMS BAP, Pedders Front Radius Arm Inserts, Whiteline Subframe Inserts, Tuned by me with HP Tuners Idle Clip Link...........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTL8S9eHwbs

02-21-2018, 07:56 PM	#1836
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Will be checking, finding front tires is the challenge! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

02-24-2018, 04:47 PM	#1837
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Finally, the rain let up and I was able to get going on the race prep. Did the diff with 85w140 Lucas Dino Oil -- that seems to work best with the Eaton, quieter for sure. Getting ready for the Castrol SRF brake fluid flush -- Will have to wait till tomorrow as I want to have some daylight when I test drive it -- don't want to do that at night after a brake flush ;o) Fluids check out and are fairly fresh, will clean and lube up the 'Heim Joints' on the toe rods (front and back). My GoodYears still look fantastic, but I'll be ordering the Toyo's once the wheels get here -- not sure if everything will be ready for Track Day or not. We'll see. While I was checking things, decided to recheck my exhaust clamps -- and sure enough -- broke one -- barely tightened it -- I could see the bolt was metal fatigued -- lucky I have spares ;o). The joys of track prep -- I leave myself notes on the car -- like LUG NUTS in red marker on painters tape smacked on the driver's window, so I don't forget I need to re-check them before driving -- force of habit... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

02-24-2018, 09:23 PM	#1838
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Force of habit but very smart __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

02-25-2018, 06:52 PM	#1839
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	OK, fresh Castrol SRF flushed through the braking system, wheels torqued to spec (ZL1) now (removed my reminder), Heim joints lubed, just waiting on the wheels, and tpms monitors, brake duct deflectors cked (non-racing ones for now). Once the wheels are in, will order the tires (don't want to order them until I get the wheels). Should be a quick order from tire-rack. Took the car out with all the fluids ready then, gave her a bath... Can't wait to get the new track Toyo tires -- I’ll probably have TireRack heat cycle them for me -- not worried about shaving -- but the heat cycle will get them ready for road course work! Info on Heat Cycling: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiret....jsp?techid=66 https://blog.tirerack.com/blog/hunte...le-and-shaving -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 02-26-2018 at 08:21 PM.

02-26-2018, 08:59 PM	#1840
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Toyos R888Rs ordered! $1468 and free shipping from tires direct. Couldn’t find a good deal from one of the tire sponsor links so, used this one saved me about $200. Tires direct had 15% off and free shipping... hard to beat. Will have to do the heat cycling myself but, that should be ok... Like the tread design: -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 02-27-2018 at 01:44 AM.

02-26-2018, 11:07 PM	#1841
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Took the car out tonight, running excellent, brakes perfect. One thing for sure, traction sucks. Just no getting on it — like driving on ice sometimes— scoots all over the road on these Goodyear’s... But, will be interesting to see how the Toyos do on the track.... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

02-28-2018, 05:28 PM	#1843
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Well, my 305 Toyos are coming from Toyo overseas... looks like I’ll have to use the GoodYears this time out. 285s will be here soon. I’d do 305 squared in a pinch, but rather keep staggered since my suspension is setup for that... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-03-2018, 06:58 PM	#1844
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Toyo R888Rs Well, the first delivery of 'meat' came in today! Toyo R888Rs (for the front) 285/35ZR20s: Mounted (and taped for precaution): 305's are due in this week -- we'll see if I get them before Saturday -- would love to try them out! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577 Last edited by hammdo; 03-03-2018 at 07:31 PM.

03-04-2018, 08:03 AM	#1845
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,000 View My Garage	Nice looking tires there Don! __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

03-05-2018, 11:30 PM	#1846
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Thanks! Still waiting for 'meat' delivery 2. In the mean time, I'm prepping for Saturday's HPDE -- taking it out and doing 'sprited' braking tests -- to confirm nothing amiss with the bleeding and fluid changes. So far, performing as expected. Hope the new tires get here soon enough -- Thursday is track prep day -- get all the stuff out of the trunk, getting extra fuel, Road Warrior Plus treatment... Fun to plan ;o)... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

03-06-2018, 05:33 AM	#1847
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 2,000 View My Garage	Awesome and sounds like a blast! Where is the track your going too located? __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Holley Dominator ECU, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, Kooks Headers, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

03-06-2018, 08:40 AM	#1848
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Decatur, not too far from the house: http://eaglescanyon.com/ Looks like fun to me! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577