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MarkSS · 07-13-2013, 01:43 PM

Monday will be my first day out at the track with the 1LE. Brainerd International Raceway has a one mile long front straight and a banked first turn... so it is very fun. We run both track configurations... 3 mile in the morning and 2.5 in the afternoon. I hope to have a good handle on appropriate tire pressures by the end of the day.

SnoopyAce7 · 07-13-2013, 02:04 PM

Are you going to be recording?

Orange Crush 1LE · 07-13-2013, 02:39 PM

Nice! My Camaro's maiden voyage is next weekend at Thunderhill. Can't wait.

markgws6 · 07-14-2013, 03:26 AM

I'm curious how many miles you each have on yours before you start racing?

MarkSS · 07-14-2013, 07:22 AM

2000 for me.

Mgizzle · 07-14-2013, 09:22 AM

About 1500 on mine before I hit the track.

Orange Crush 1LE · 07-14-2013, 09:26 AM

1500 miles here too. I wanted at least 1000 before driving it hard at the track.

tramtwo · 07-15-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by markgws6

I'm curious how many miles you each have on yours before you start racing?

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Blizzard · 07-15-2013, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

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Lol you had about 14 when you first got your 1LE

markgws6 · 07-15-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

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tramtwo · 07-15-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Blizzard

Lol you had about 14 when you first got your 1LE

Yeah but i was swinging the ass end around corners by 21.

Blizzard · 07-15-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by tramtwo

Yeah but i was swinging the ass end around corners by 21.

Yeah I didn't waste any time on mine either.

MarkSS · 07-16-2013, 09:04 AM

To sum up the first time out: WOW. This car has great manners on the track. The first session was in the rain, and I put it into Competition Mode. I was impressed with the tires, even though I don't think wet conditions are their strong suit. Had to be very careful with the throttle off of corners, but lateral grip was quite good.

Second session was a drying track, but still plenty of water. I ran a time just one second off of my best in my 2010 SS, and I knew it would be a good day. Could hit 130 mph going into turn two, even in slightly wet conditions.

In the third session, it was completely dry. Got tire temps up to around 180. I felt like I could run with anybody, and was never passed (only passed once in the wet by an AWD). Best timed lap was a 147.6, which is nearly 6 seconds faster than my 2010. I did not swap my brake fluid before this, so by the end of the session I had boiled the fluid trying to chase down the schools Lambroghini Gallardo, which was out with an instructor at the wheel doing ride alongs.

Overall, an amazing transformation in handling... Great Job everyone who worked on this car. Everything worked great together, including the gear ratios, which seemed perfect for the track. It made me wish it had MORE POWER. I hope to solve that soon with a cam and CAI... trying to get around 500 hp.

Oh, there was a Shelby GT 500 there that I passed five times... love that fresh snake taste.

Mikamaro · 07-16-2013, 09:28 AM

Congrats Mark! It's good to see some hard numbers between your 2010 SS. 6 secs if a lot.
Can't wait to get my 1LE track pack on an see the difference for myself.
Please posts some PHotos and Videos if you have.

Mike

07-13-2013, 01:43 PM	#1
MarkSS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 412	Track day coming up... Finally! Monday will be my first day out at the track with the 1LE. Brainerd International Raceway has a one mile long front straight and a banked first turn... so it is very fun. We run both track configurations... 3 mile in the morning and 2.5 in the afternoon. I hope to have a good handle on appropriate tire pressures by the end of the day.

07-13-2013, 02:04 PM	#2
SnoopyAce7 (ʘ‿ʘ) Drives: The one with a roof rack Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,221	Are you going to be recording? __________________

07-13-2013, 02:39 PM	#3
Orange Crush 1LE Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,086	Nice! My Camaro's maiden voyage is next weekend at Thunderhill. Can't wait. __________________ Sold but not forgotten! Pedders Supercar Coilovers, 32mm rear sway bar,bushings; APR wing and splitter Forged 416 road course stroker. 514 RWHP, 497 RW Ft-Lb 1 Camaro, 75 Vipers: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393697 Buttonwillow Raceway: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389086

07-14-2013, 03:26 AM	#4
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	I'm curious how many miles you each have on yours before you start racing? __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

07-14-2013, 09:22 AM	#6
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	About 1500 on mine before I hit the track. __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.

07-14-2013, 07:22 AM	#5
MarkSS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 412	2000 for me.

07-14-2013, 09:26 AM	#7
Orange Crush 1LE Drives: 2022 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,086	1500 miles here too. I wanted at least 1000 before driving it hard at the track. __________________ Sold but not forgotten! Pedders Supercar Coilovers, 32mm rear sway bar,bushings; APR wing and splitter Forged 416 road course stroker. 514 RWHP, 497 RW Ft-Lb 1 Camaro, 75 Vipers: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=393697 Buttonwillow Raceway: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=389086

07-16-2013, 09:04 AM	#13
MarkSS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 412	To sum up the first time out: WOW. This car has great manners on the track. The first session was in the rain, and I put it into Competition Mode. I was impressed with the tires, even though I don't think wet conditions are their strong suit. Had to be very careful with the throttle off of corners, but lateral grip was quite good. Second session was a drying track, but still plenty of water. I ran a time just one second off of my best in my 2010 SS, and I knew it would be a good day. Could hit 130 mph going into turn two, even in slightly wet conditions. In the third session, it was completely dry. Got tire temps up to around 180. I felt like I could run with anybody, and was never passed (only passed once in the wet by an AWD). Best timed lap was a 147.6, which is nearly 6 seconds faster than my 2010. I did not swap my brake fluid before this, so by the end of the session I had boiled the fluid trying to chase down the schools Lambroghini Gallardo, which was out with an instructor at the wheel doing ride alongs. Overall, an amazing transformation in handling... Great Job everyone who worked on this car. Everything worked great together, including the gear ratios, which seemed perfect for the track. It made me wish it had MORE POWER. I hope to solve that soon with a cam and CAI... trying to get around 500 hp. Oh, there was a Shelby GT 500 there that I passed five times... love that fresh snake taste.

07-16-2013, 09:28 AM	#14
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	Congrats Mark! It's good to see some hard numbers between your 2010 SS. 6 secs if a lot. Can't wait to get my 1LE track pack on an see the difference for myself. Please posts some PHotos and Videos if you have. Mike __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.