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X25 · 03-23-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BaylorCamaro

Looks like that is an awesome track car!

Two weeks ago at my last track event I tried using Harry's Lap Timer and it just didn't work. Another one of my club members was having issues with his but eventually got it to work. Next track event I'm going to give that RaceChrono a try. It looks very easy to use. From what I can tell you just hit "start" then select your track and then just start driving??

Almost; you also select a track (or leave it to automatically detect, but I always choose it myself since some tracks have different configurations).

Firefighter · 03-23-2015, 12:50 PM

I just downloaded Race chrono to mess around with it. Hopefully I'll get to use it soon...

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*CamaroSpike23* · 03-23-2015, 01:47 PM

been following this build on FB...

just spent a few hours reading this thread start to finish...

LOVE IT!

can't wait to see this thing at the fest on NCM!!!

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Originally Posted by SSSoon

We'll be there for sure. Gonna have to get some T-shirts made up, though, to avoid confusion. The one for him will say "JusticePete" and maybe the other one for me can say "OtherPete"

Pete

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

How bout Justicepete, and Justpete

SSSoon · 03-23-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

been following this build on FB...

just spent a few hours reading this thread start to finish...

LOVE IT!

can't wait to see this thing at the fest on NCM!!!

Love the picture!

CamaroFest should be a blast. I don't have much autoX experience so I'm sure I'll make a very fast fool of myself. But will be at the Thursday NCM event. Have never been on that track before, so should be ... interesting!

forklord · 03-25-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSoon

Thanks for the suggestions, guys.

JusticePete brought some cameras today and we got a little video (better than the iPhone video, but didn't get data overlay working).

Here's the best run of the weekend, from my crappy iPhone:

http://youtu.be/7uqe5RH39zk

awesome braking! slows down so easily. sick

Synner · 03-26-2015, 07:16 AM

What wheel/tire combo are you running now? Also curious what speed you're carrying through the back S's? I was around 115 and my MPSS and stock aero were screaming for relief. Though I love driving up the rear of some Mustang:

SSSoon · 03-26-2015, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Synner

What wheel/tire combo are you running now? Also curious what speed you're carrying through the back S's? I was around 115 and my MPSS and stock aero were screaming for relief. Though I love driving up the rear of some Mustang:

Nice shot Synner!

I'm on the 19" Forgeline GA3R rims, 11 wide up front and 11.5 out back. Bridgestone Re11 305 rubber.

I am pushing my entry on the upper Esses from 110 (where I am comfortable), trying to enter at 120. I am often able to do that, but then don't end up keeping the speed through the whole section, so am exiting in the 100 - 108 range (sometimes high 90's if I screwed something up). For me it's not a question of tires, it's a question of getting the timing right. 10 mph difference in entry speed means adjusting timing for turning in all the way up and that is taking some practice to get right.

Pete

Synner · 03-26-2015, 08:00 AM

You'll make 120 eventually, you've definitely got the mechanicals to do it. I'm thinking aero is my next requirement since I feel unstable at speed at times and during elevation changes. It just doesn't stick like I want it to and gets the floating unstable feel at times. Turn 1 was making me want to poop myself because the dip right before it, the front end stayed "floaty" after that no matter what I did. I had a bit of pucker factor at 115, the tires needed a touch more stick.

JusticePete · 03-26-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Synner

You'll make 120 eventually, you've definitely got the mechanicals to do it. I'm thinking aero is my next requirement since I feel unstable at speed at times and during elevation changes. It just doesn't stick like I want it to and gets the floating unstable feel at times. Turn 1 was making me want to poop myself because the dip right before it, the front end stayed "floaty" after that no matter what I did. I had a bit of pucker factor at 115, the tires needed a touch more stick.

Peter, excuse the thread jack.

Fill me in on your setup details from alignment to brakes to suspension, tires and wheels.

Synner · 03-27-2015, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Peter, excuse the thread jack.

Fill me in on your setup details from alignment to brakes to suspension, tires and wheels.

I'll send you a PM so as not to thread jack.

JusticePete · 04-10-2015, 07:50 AM

SSsoon said his Camaro was too slow so we installed a Fluxcapacitor.

We are also working on the balance. This is 1/4 tank of fuel with driver in place.

Next week, we'll install JPSS OEM QUIET ADJUSTABLE FRONT ENDLINKS. We'll get this very well balanced car even more dialed in. The following week she gets Knockout Camber Plates.

Take a close look at the brake pads while you are here. They have four track days on them and look almost new. Yes there will be a JPSS brake package coming soon...

SSSoon · 04-10-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Take a close look at the brake pads while you are here. They have four track days on them and look almost new. Yes there will be a JPSS brake package coming soon...

Pads:

Firefighter · 04-10-2015, 06:40 PM

Are those pads track only, or can they NE installed on a DD and left there 24x7?

Also what's up with them knuckles?

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JusticePete · 04-10-2015, 07:13 PM

Pads are good 100 to 1900 degrees. Awesome stuff! Knuckles are still a cosy issue we are working through.

03-23-2015, 12:50 PM	#464
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	I just downloaded Race chrono to mess around with it. Hopefully I'll get to use it soon... Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

04-10-2015, 06:40 PM	#475
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	Are those pads track only, or can they NE installed on a DD and left there 24x7? Also what's up with them knuckles? Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

03-26-2015, 07:16 AM	#468
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	What wheel/tire combo are you running now? Also curious what speed you're carrying through the back S's? I was around 115 and my MPSS and stock aero were screaming for relief. Though I love driving up the rear of some Mustang:

03-26-2015, 08:00 AM	#470
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	You'll make 120 eventually, you've definitely got the mechanicals to do it. I'm thinking aero is my next requirement since I feel unstable at speed at times and during elevation changes. It just doesn't stick like I want it to and gets the floating unstable feel at times. Turn 1 was making me want to poop myself because the dip right before it, the front end stayed "floaty" after that no matter what I did. I had a bit of pucker factor at 115, the tires needed a touch more stick.

04-10-2015, 07:50 AM	#473
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	SSsoon said his Camaro was too slow so we installed a Fluxcapacitor. We are also working on the balance. This is 1/4 tank of fuel with driver in place. Next week, we'll install JPSS OEM QUIET ADJUSTABLE FRONT ENDLINKS. We'll get this very well balanced car even more dialed in. The following week she gets Knockout Camber Plates. Take a close look at the brake pads while you are here. They have four track days on them and look almost new. Yes there will be a JPSS brake package coming soon...

04-10-2015, 07:13 PM	#476
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Pads are good 100 to 1900 degrees. Awesome stuff! Knuckles are still a cosy issue we are working through.