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Originally Posted by DonutSS
I experienced my first HPDE at Hallett Saturday. There were 40 cars with only two of us driving Camaro's, both ZL1's. Besides my two days at spring mountain I've never had more fun and hooked!
I ran stock pads and rotors with Motul 600 fluid, and stock tires. I was shocked at how well they held up throughout the day, especially the tires. The rest of the car is far from stock as I replaced the sways and springs with a Detroit Speed upgrades and went to solid cradle bushings in rear and other items that I've lost track of. I dont have a before and after comparison on this setup as this was the first time in the car except for street driving.
I started the day with my 91 tune (680/680) and it ran well then I added some 104 and bumped the tune to race fuel tune (760/760) for the last two sessions and all went really well, no cooling issues at all thanks to larger HX and oil cooler. Several guys told me I had too much power but I'm finding out how wrong they are as once I get better pads and rotors and track tires this car will be a serious beast. I'm excited about getting more experience and instruction.
There were some sleepers in the group, one older driver in a Cobalt SS that whispered his way to the top each session, unbelievable. There were several incredible drivers in uUnsuspecting cars, quite humbling. Lots of mustangs and 350/370 Z's and of course Miatas. It's a monthly event so if you're in the oklahoma area come and help me out!
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From the sounds of it, we are pretty close with our mods. I am waiting to try out the track for the first time. Any Advice? What tire Pressure did you run? Thanks, for sharing you experience.