Grand-am at Lime Rock season final - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Mikamaro · 10-06-2013, 10:12 PM

What a race!
Classic Mustang vs Camaro.
Cant win them all...next time Matt!

wakespeak · 10-07-2013, 10:42 AM

Very cool. I get the traction thing w/the Mustang at the end of the race but the Camaros clearly had what it takes to beat the Porsches and Aston Martins. Had a track day this weekend and my SS got schooled by a couple of 1LEs. I just couldn't keep the speed through the turns.

Mikamaro · 10-07-2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wakespeak

Very cool. I get the traction thing w/the Mustang at the end of the race but the Camaros clearly had what it takes to beat the Porsches and Aston Martins. Had a track day this weekend and my SS got schooled by a couple of 1LEs. I just couldn't keep the speed through the turns.

Any video of your track day?
you'll need some mod if you want to keep up with them...starting with tires & wheels!!!

wakespeak · 10-07-2013, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikamaro

Any video of your track day?
you'll need some mod if you want to keep up with them...starting with tires & wheels!!!

Were tires/wheels more important than the suspension updates in your experience? I suppose it depends on the track. There was a lot more weight transfer with the regular SS's. I was behind one and the brake dive was more pronounced than the 1LEs for sure.

Just a newbie course (37-45 seconds per lap) but very technical. Pictures and video to be posted by some other members soon.

Mikamaro · 10-07-2013, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wakespeak

Were tires/wheels more important than the suspension updater in your experience? I suppose it depends on the track. There was a lot more weight transfer with the regular SS's. I was behind one and the brake dive was more pronounced than the 1LEs for sure.

Just a newbie course (37-45 seconds per lap) but very technical. Pictures and video to be posted by some other members soon.

I would start with the tire and rims first if I would do it again. Yes the SS has more dive and lateral movement but once you've tuck the suspension then its all up to the tires and that where we lack the most. Driving the SS needs more finesse to transfer weight but its more forgiving. With wider tires and confidence you could be as quick mid corner. The other factor to consider is their 3.91 gear ratio which makes them come out of turns faster.

dkbmx993 · 10-07-2013, 08:35 PM

That video got me so excited for my last track day of the year at njmp thunderbolt end of the month

MBellRacing · 11-08-2013, 12:58 PM

Hey guys,

Inside scoop, if you want it:

The race was very early morning, relative to when we normally compete. We also very little practice/testing. We guessed on the setup based on what John had said in qualifying, and made a very good call for the cool morning temperatures. As the track heated up in my stint, the car got really greasy. I had a very hard time holding on to it, but strategy put me up front. I spent 10 laps or so holding Billy off, but knew it was a matter of time until he realized how much quicker he was than me in the final corner.

Not a bad finish to the season, but it was the worst 2nd place finish I've ever had!

10-07-2013, 10:42 AM	#2
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,377	Very cool. I get the traction thing w/the Mustang at the end of the race but the Camaros clearly had what it takes to beat the Porsches and Aston Martins. Had a track day this weekend and my SS got schooled by a couple of 1LEs. I just couldn't keep the speed through the turns.

10-07-2013, 08:35 PM	#6
dkbmx993 Drives: 2010 camaro ss 6spdmanual Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: wethersfield ct Posts: 208	That video got me so excited for my last track day of the year at njmp thunderbolt end of the month

11-08-2013, 12:58 PM	#7
MBellRacing Wheel Jockey For Hire Drives: Stevenson Motorsport Sunoco Camaro Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 48	Hey guys, Inside scoop, if you want it: The race was very early morning, relative to when we normally compete. We also very little practice/testing. We guessed on the setup based on what John had said in qualifying, and made a very good call for the cool morning temperatures. As the track heated up in my stint, the car got really greasy. I had a very hard time holding on to it, but strategy put me up front. I spent 10 laps or so holding Billy off, but knew it was a matter of time until he realized how much quicker he was than me in the final corner. Not a bad finish to the season, but it was the worst 2nd place finish I've ever had!