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Forum: Wheels / Tires 05-16-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,313
Posted By Balok
just sent you a text

just sent you a text
Forum: Wheels / Tires 05-13-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,313
Posted By Balok
Perfect Track Set! - Forgestar CF10 - 19x11 and Hoosier R7's almost new

I picked these up for the track season last year and they were run for only 20 laps at Road Atlanta. Both wheels and tires were brand new. I wanted to heat cycle the slicks and get them ready for VIR...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-05-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,193
Posted By Balok
Nope, I retired the Camaro from the track just...

Nope, I retired the Camaro from the track just got me something that's safer if I crash.

http://ypdesign.com/camaro/cup-car/cup-car01.jpg

http://ypdesign.com/camaro/cup-car/cup-car02.jpg
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-04-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,666
Posted By Balok
The first step to recovery is admitting you have...

The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem... :happy0180:

(Sexy little trailer you have there!)

http://ypdesign.com/camaro/trailer01.jpg
...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-04-2017, 05:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,193
Posted By Balok
It's easy to forget or ignore the danger

I know I'm terribly guilty of looking past or even ignoring the danger inherent in driving our cars at high speeds on a road course. The fun and thrill of it often times take precedent and the risk...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-03-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
I think I know what you're hearing Norm. At most...

I think I know what you're hearing Norm. At most of those spots I'm basically shifting at points where the engine has wound down a little closer to the RPM's for the gear I am shifting to, so you...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-02-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
If that question is for me, no, I never manually...

If that question is for me, no, I never manually blip the throttle. My downshifts are usually done while on the brakes and upshifts are usually full throttle. I did have an issue you may have heard...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-02-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
Back to Road Atlanta last weekend! Here's my best...

Back to Road Atlanta last weekend! Here's my best lap at 1.41.27, nearly 3 seconds faster than my previous best. I had a private session with IMSA pro driver Jade Bruford which was awesome. He popped...
Forum: Wheels / Tires 04-08-2017, 06:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 545
Posted By Balok
2 - 325 30ZR19 Michelin Pilot Super Sport Like NEW - $400 (Clemmons NC)

I was given a pair of Michelin Pilot Super Sport's by a local tire shop to replace another pair of tires they damaged while installing them. They were installed last fall on a 2014 Camaro SS, driven...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-06-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
2:09:15 Virginia International Raceway

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5nlsY7iaFA

Took almost 6 seconds off my previous personal best of 2:15:10. I was just blown away when I saw my lap times! I believe this lap could have been in the...
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-20-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,105
Posted By Balok
Well, Justice Pete (JPSS) put it in so I trust...

Well, Justice Pete (JPSS) put it in so I trust him.
Forum: 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions 02-19-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,105
Posted By Balok
New StopTech Trophy series brakes, Z-28 hubs, NACA duct system

I hope I finally have my braking system where it needs to be! Also replaced the old OEM hubs with Z-28 hubs and added camber plates and a track ready alignment. Work done by Justice Pete and the fine...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-17-2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
Not sure what A6 is, but it's an automatic with...

Not sure what A6 is, but it's an automatic with manual mode paddle shiftiers.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-17-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
My first trip to Road Atlanta! I was hoping to...

My first trip to Road Atlanta! I was hoping to break 1:50, so I was happy to find I was consistently running in the 1:47 to 1:44 range when I had clean track. I went through a brand new set of Hawk...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-10-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
What parts were you uncomfortable with?

What parts were you uncomfortable with?
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-21-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
VIR - Aug 19 TrackDaze Open Session A new...

VIR - Aug 19 TrackDaze Open Session

A new personal best of 2:15.10, nearly 2 full seconds off my previous best of 2:17. New mods this time include more horsepower with an engine tune, Kooks...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-09-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
I don't have a clue what those throttle things...

I don't have a clue what those throttle things are, but I was babying it like crazy as I had cars in front and behind much closer than I cared for in the conditions. My throttle is stock from the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-09-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
Unfortunately, I'm not coming back. It's just not...

Unfortunately, I'm not coming back. It's just not worth the risk to me. I've been lucky and this is the first event I've been to with bad weather. I'm going to pick up a copy of Fallout 4 at midnight...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-09-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
Quadruple tank=slapper at VIR in the wet

So I had my reservations about running in the wet with my level of experience but I had so much cash invested in this event I would have felt like it was a total waste if I didn't at least try it and...
Forum: Garage / Tools Discussions 10-26-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 237,213
Posted By Balok
Track Sculptures: ...

Track Sculptures:

http://www.tracksculptures.com/

That have a crap load of tracks. Not cheap, but they are very nice!
Forum: Garage / Tools Discussions 09-28-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 237,213
Posted By Balok
Yes, notice how my pub table is conveniently...

Yes, notice how my pub table is conveniently placed right beside the pole? I think you can figure it out!:sm0:

Actually, it's holding up my house as a secondary purpose, lol.
Forum: Garage / Tools Discussions 09-21-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 237,213
Posted By Balok
Why thank you! I designed it myself, did all the...

Why thank you! I designed it myself, did all the electrical and contracted out the rest. I'm pretty happy with it, but I don't have any storage space anymore, lol. I can barely get in my shed now,...
Forum: Garage / Tools Discussions 09-21-2015, 09:28 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 237,213
Posted By Balok
Mine's not nearly as large and sexy as many in...

Mine's not nearly as large and sexy as many in this thread, but I just finished my bedroom for my baby! Here's a before and some after pics.

http://ypdesign.com/camaro/garage/01.jpg
...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-03-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 179,609
Posted By Balok
Do those Cobra seats sit any lower in the car...

Do those Cobra seats sit any lower in the car than the OEM seats? The only real problem I have is lack of head clearance when I have a helmet on.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-28-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,244
Posted By Balok
Tire pressure - Tire temps

OK, I realized this weekend I've been flying blind (or at least visually impaired) when it comes to tire pressures, tire temps and optimum wear and optimum grip. I have all the right gear with a nice...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-26-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
Nice driving man! I haven't mustered the stones...

Nice driving man! I haven't mustered the stones to enter the climbing esses like you do yet. There's an undulation in the track that is just after you pass the cones and you go over it the instant...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-25-2015, 09:44 AM
Replies: 379
Views: 188,021
Posted By Balok
New personal best of 2:17:00 at VIR with...

New personal best of 2:17:00 at VIR with TrackDaze beating my previous by 3 seconds! It was awesome getting a LOT of clean track and when I didn't have to negotiate traffic I was consistently in the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-27-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,138
Posted By Balok
Data overlay for GoPro camera?

Is there some software that can log track lap data to then overlay on the video from a GoPro camera? I know Harry's is popular but the video on everyone I've seen is pretty bad. I have an android...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-17-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,682
Posted By Balok
PM sent! :thumb:

PM sent! :thumb:
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-17-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,530
Posted By Balok
This November was the first trip for me with my...

This November was the first trip for me with my harness setup and I really never noticed the dinging too much. I've begun to grid as soon as my group opens so I can be first on the track and it's...
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