[carguy55]

Originally Posted by mjk3888

He said he was on OEM Supercar 3's!!!! I would be on cloud 9 if I could run that fast!!! Hopefully I have another shot next month. So far my best is 1:38.9

Great driving, have you tried using the no lift shift (NLS) feature above 5000 rpm?

[PolynesianPowerhouse]

Originally Posted by M0DRN71

Rainy rainy day at Watkins Glen yesterday...

niiice! what tires were ya runnin? stock?

[FollowMyLine]

Originally Posted by PolynesianPowerhouse

niiice! what tires were ya runnin? stock?

Yes, stock Supercar 3’s. The rear tires had about 500 miles on them and the fronts were down to 4/32nds. The car still has the stock alignment too. This was the first time I had driven in rain. It’s hard to see from the video but the rain was just constantly coming down the entire session.

[Rutkowski]

Originally Posted by JeromeS13

Not my video, but this guy was haulin'! He ran a 1:35.79 with square 285/30/20 (on OEM 1LE wheels)! I'm not sure if he's on the forum, though. It's Brian from JST.

Incredible pace! I love how he pushes the car through corners with quite some steering angle and super high pace, and yet keeps the car somehow balanced. That requires a lot of confidence and experience. I would have entry oversteer all the time because I’d probably still be on the brake a bit when entering at that pace ^^ He just commits and squeezes the car through very impressive!
I’d be curious to see how Provoste would do at Road Atlanta, could be a close one

[Rutkowski]

Originally Posted by M0DRN71

Rainy rainy day at Watkins Glen yesterday...

Looks like fun, sometimes those rain sessions can be a nice change! same conditions for everyone out there
Which ptm were you using? In my last heavy rain session I was quite disappointed with rain ptm. The heavy traction control is okay but esp being so invasive / not letting you catch the car yourself is pretty annoying. Thinking of sport1 for next time.
What’s the experience of the others?

[FollowMyLine]

Originally Posted by Rutkowski

Looks like fun, sometimes those rain sessions can be a nice change! same conditions for everyone out there
Which ptm were you using? In my last heavy rain session I was quite disappointed with rain ptm. The heavy traction control is okay but esp being so invasive / not letting you catch the car yourself is pretty annoying. Thinking of sport1 for next time.
What’s the experience of the others?

I agree. Rain PTM was extremely invasive. If I were in the same conditions again, I would have tried a different mode.

[FollowMyLine]

Here are some shots from the Pro Photographer, Alec Connors.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by Rutkowski

Incredible pace! I love how he pushes the car through corners with quite some steering angle and super high pace, and yet keeps the car somehow balanced. That requires a lot of confidence and experience. I would have entry oversteer all the time because I’d probably still be on the brake a bit when entering at that pace ^^ He just commits and squeezes the car through very impressive!
I’d be curious to see how Provoste would do at Road Atlanta, could be a close one

He is very smooth and progressive with controls using just enough steering and trail braking to rotate the car and modulates throttle input nicely as well. If youre at the limit the less steering the better and he sure follows this mantra. The more the car is balanced using as much traction from all 4 tires the faster it can go.
I am sure Provoste would haul ass as well - zero doubt

As to PTM modes and rain be carefull if you dont have good run out zones (and the Glen sure doesnt) or tons of prior practice somewhere real safe. In the rain you have to feel the car completely and really anticipate what the car will do and correct it before it does it as once you lose traction and start sliding it is very difficult to regain traction if youre even just a wee bit late with a correction.
If you wait for a slide to start chances are youll spin out.
And one doesnt have to go very fast to lose it, especially when tires are cold. Just my 2 cents

[MosaicX1LE]

V6, but 1LE so hopefully it still counts. Had the car for 5 days before taking it to an autocross. Certainly still a lot to learn, but it was fun.

[Ventura 1LE]

I think a tuned v6 with the right tweaks for autocross would be just as fast. Not of room for v8 plus the weight to power ratio is in favor once a procharger or turbo is added. Only just guesing not into the autocross scene as others.. But I can see the possibilites... with the newer gen v6 and 4 cylinder cars. The car manufacters are leaning hard to meet euro green standards and once harder lines of the US to comply Paris accords. Most high end models are going smaller gas engine and electric combos.

I would not be surprise the mid engine vette and possible camaro will follow suite with a hybird powerplant. Too me it will be more difficult to throw easy mods or add ons without the know how or serious cash. Thus is why I think people like me are grabbing up cars before the change over.

Keep motoring on at autocrossing for sure

[DC2NERD]

From Hyperfest at VIR

[carguy55]

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[Boost Creep]

Originally Posted by DC2NERD

From Hyperfest at VIR

Perfectly timed.
Awesome shot.

[Provoste]

Originally Posted by DC2NERD

From Hyperfest at VIR

Cool shot! Love the green. Any new VIR personal best times?