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Norm Peterson · 11-10-2015, 07:49 AM

That Vitesse thing increases the amount of throttle opening vs at least the initial pedal movement, speeding up throttle response (giving you more torque with less pedal movement). There is some adjustment, in discrete steps.

I think your VIR moment was due to a combination of things . . . tires, some power, some cornering, and at least three things curbing-related. Paint (slippery when wet, with apologies to bon jovi), it's still a bump and your tire will briefly at least partially unload on the back side, and it's on the dry line when you should be following a somewhat different path.

No, you don't get much warning, even when a curbing is not involved. Enough time to think "oops" but not enough time to say it. Those whose driving does NOT include enough snow driving to "stay current" with a sudden loss of cornering grip are probably at a disadvantage vs those who do.

On my 4th track day ever . . . about a minute in is when (a little too much) throttle + (still a little) cornering + standing water > rear grip

But other than it being a "memo to self about throttle application coming out of T7" moment, it was really no big deal.

Norm

SSSoon · 11-10-2015, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Balok

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 see what it was like.

RULE NUMBER ONE: DO NOT HIT THE CURBS IN THE WET!

RULE NUMBER TWO: TAKE CLEAN SHORTS TO THE TRACK IN THE EVENT YOU IGNORE RULE NUMBER ONE!

Congrats on the save. Glad you pulled it together!

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Originally Posted by Z/28Dan

All I can say is, been there done that. And NEVER again will I run in the rain. No matter how much I paid for the event. Ever think about why NASCAR doesn't run in the rain? How about F1? Only on rain tires! There's a reason for this!

Glad you learned a cheap lesson. I learned mine the same way last year, but I went into the grass. Never, ever again. Wait, I just said that.

I bring it in when it starts to rain. Just not worth it.

But, bad stuff happens even in dry weather. Guy in a brand new Z/28 hit the wall a few weeks back just to the left of where Balok did his little dance. Green group, just a few hundred miles on car. He turned all his nannies off and punched it right there. Bango.

cvp33 · 11-10-2015, 10:18 PM

http://www.tubechop.com/watch/6500615

X25 · 11-10-2015, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cvp33

http://www.tubechop.com/watch/6500615

What's special about tube chop? Looks like it's just broadcasting from YouTube anyway?

X25 · 11-29-2015, 04:58 AM

Just had one of my scariest and shortest track days. 31-34 degrees F! FOG !!!! Needless to say, I could not do much on the time, but it was fun : )

Norm Peterson · 11-29-2015, 07:31 AM

Norm

Stephen12ZL1 · 11-29-2015, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by X25

Just had one of my scariest and shortest track days. 31-34 degrees F! FOG !!!! Needless to say, I could not do much on the time, but it was fun : )

nice...what tires were you running?

X25 · 11-29-2015, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

nice...what tires were you running?

They're 305/30/19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s.

12blkgrayRS · 12-06-2015, 12:21 AM

Track video from my son's car at MSR-Houston. I am the black V6 in front of him. He was driving a Sonic.

Jagrocksmi · 02-29-2016, 10:11 PM

Thought I'd share a quick video of my first track day. I have the black Camaro with orange stripes and there was a sweet 1LE out there too. Can't wait for the next one.

Stephen12ZL1 · 04-13-2016, 10:48 PM

VIR full course...getting loose and turning the car off with my knee (switchblade key)

Mikamaro · 04-14-2016, 11:29 AM

[QUOTE=Stephen12ZL1;9031168]VIR full course...getting loose and turning the car off with my knee (switchblade key)

AT 4:39 ?

Stephen12ZL1 · 04-14-2016, 02:50 PM

yep...4:39 or so

Mikamaro · 04-14-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

yep...4:39 or so

If We didn't heard you mumble something about knees..We can't tell of this situation.
nice driving.

11-10-2015, 07:49 AM	#239
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	That Vitesse thing increases the amount of throttle opening vs at least the initial pedal movement, speeding up throttle response (giving you more torque with less pedal movement). There is some adjustment, in discrete steps. I think your VIR moment was due to a combination of things . . . tires, some power, some cornering, and at least three things curbing-related. Paint (slippery when wet, with apologies to bon jovi), it's still a bump and your tire will briefly at least partially unload on the back side, and it's on the dry line when you should be following a somewhat different path. No, you don't get much warning, even when a curbing is not involved. Enough time to think "oops" but not enough time to say it. Those whose driving does NOT include enough snow driving to "stay current" with a sudden loss of cornering grip are probably at a disadvantage vs those who do. On my 4th track day ever . . . about a minute in is when (a little too much) throttle + (still a little) cornering + standing water > rear grip But other than it being a "memo to self about throttle application coming out of T7" moment, it was really no big deal. Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

11-29-2015, 07:31 AM	#244
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

04-13-2016, 10:48 PM	#249
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	VIR full course...getting loose and turning the car off with my knee (switchblade key) __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

04-14-2016, 11:29 AM	#250
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	[QUOTE=Stephen12ZL1;9031168]VIR full course...getting loose and turning the car off with my knee (switchblade key) AT 4:39 ? __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

04-14-2016, 02:50 PM	#251
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,824	yep...4:39 or so __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

11-10-2015, 10:18 PM	#241
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2024 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 1,405	http://www.tubechop.com/watch/6500615

02-29-2016, 10:11 PM	#248
Jagrocksmi Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 32	Thought I'd share a quick video of my first track day. I have the black Camaro with orange stripes and there was a sweet 1LE out there too. Can't wait for the next one.