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<blockquote data-quote="laruei" data-source="post: 6795034" data-attributes="member: 70591"><p>OK. so OT was AWESOME.. had GREAT FREAKING TIME..</p><p></p><p>Car was fantastic.. for anyone still reading that cares, story goes like this:</p><p></p><p>Woke up at 2:30 on saturday morning.. drove 3.5 hours.. actually about 4 since i was half asleep and missed our freeway.</p><p></p><p>Got there found a spot did all my air pressure checks, fluid checks, pulled off my spacers and emptied the car. </p><p></p><p>We had a 30 minute drivers meeting, then a 30 min introductory training, and finally a lead follow for a 30 minute session. I was super excited to actually get out on the track.. it was a very awesome feelign to be able to get the car out there and just push it to MY limit as i would soon find out that it was the limits of myself and not the car..</p><p></p><p>After the first driving session we had another class which was again about 30 to go over concerns or questions. I had asked the instructor if we would be so kind to ride with me and tell me what i was doing wrong. He one up'ed me and said if i would do 2 laps he would assist with those then said he would drive my car 2 laps to show me what it could do and how to do it.. which was pretty much an honor for me since i had never riden in my car being pushed to its limits. I have everything on tape except the part for me holding on for dear life! I was just of camera.. that man was an amazing driver and was taking corners literally about 20mph faster then i was.. i got his card and his contact info in case i find a large sum of money and end up getting some personal training time.. his name was Alan Crocket and hes a part of skip barber racing. fantastic gentleman.. couldnt be happier with my first track day.</p><p></p><p>Anyhow after he drove my car i would say i picked up at least 5-6 seconds due to my corner entrys being higher.. he expressed that if i were to upgrade the springs i could easly shave 6 more off a lap. Also said that it was a very sensitive car in the corners and smoothness was the key.. i did learn this in a few corners where the back end came out when i released the clutch too fast.. oh well there was no off track experiences for me so thats a huge plus!</p><p></p><p>I took the girlfriend out on the last session and we eneded up emptying the tank almost completely to the point that i just got off the track so we could make it to the next gas station. She was thrilled with the event as was I (which im sure is clear by now). </p><p></p><p>the only complaints i would have about the day was the 105 degree weather and the few idiots that werent letting people pass and the ONE idiot that screwed up the lead follow by not listening to instructions prior.. other then that after i save up i will be going back again <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>To end, </p><p></p><p>The brakes only faded ONE time after the 120mph straight and it wasnt bad what so ever, completely manageable. </p><p></p><p>The es100's didnt get greassy even in the scortching heat and the way i was driving i was VERY pleased with them.. i will need a new set of tires soon but i might not rule those tires out even if they are ugly as hell. </p><p></p><p>I did use the test mode and the hottest i saw the car get was 110 then i slowed her down for a few corners with the heater on (tips hat) and she came back down.. which was fantastic. Does anyone actually know what temp limp mode typically comes on at, just so i know?</p><p></p><p></p><p>The clutch, brakes, rear end, camera mount, everything went flawlessly.. it was a wonderful experience..THANK YOU very much to everyone that helped with all my nagging questions and nuances...( i may have spelled that wrong)</p><p></p><p>:beer:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="laruei, post: 6795034, member: 70591"] OK. so OT was AWESOME.. had GREAT FREAKING TIME.. Car was fantastic.. for anyone still reading that cares, story goes like this: Woke up at 2:30 on saturday morning.. drove 3.5 hours.. actually about 4 since i was half asleep and missed our freeway. Got there found a spot did all my air pressure checks, fluid checks, pulled off my spacers and emptied the car. We had a 30 minute drivers meeting, then a 30 min introductory training, and finally a lead follow for a 30 minute session. I was super excited to actually get out on the track.. it was a very awesome feelign to be able to get the car out there and just push it to MY limit as i would soon find out that it was the limits of myself and not the car.. After the first driving session we had another class which was again about 30 to go over concerns or questions. I had asked the instructor if we would be so kind to ride with me and tell me what i was doing wrong. He one up'ed me and said if i would do 2 laps he would assist with those then said he would drive my car 2 laps to show me what it could do and how to do it.. which was pretty much an honor for me since i had never riden in my car being pushed to its limits. I have everything on tape except the part for me holding on for dear life! I was just of camera.. that man was an amazing driver and was taking corners literally about 20mph faster then i was.. i got his card and his contact info in case i find a large sum of money and end up getting some personal training time.. his name was Alan Crocket and hes a part of skip barber racing. fantastic gentleman.. couldnt be happier with my first track day. Anyhow after he drove my car i would say i picked up at least 5-6 seconds due to my corner entrys being higher.. he expressed that if i were to upgrade the springs i could easly shave 6 more off a lap. Also said that it was a very sensitive car in the corners and smoothness was the key.. i did learn this in a few corners where the back end came out when i released the clutch too fast.. oh well there was no off track experiences for me so thats a huge plus! I took the girlfriend out on the last session and we eneded up emptying the tank almost completely to the point that i just got off the track so we could make it to the next gas station. She was thrilled with the event as was I (which im sure is clear by now). the only complaints i would have about the day was the 105 degree weather and the few idiots that werent letting people pass and the ONE idiot that screwed up the lead follow by not listening to instructions prior.. other then that after i save up i will be going back again :) To end, The brakes only faded ONE time after the 120mph straight and it wasnt bad what so ever, completely manageable. The es100's didnt get greassy even in the scortching heat and the way i was driving i was VERY pleased with them.. i will need a new set of tires soon but i might not rule those tires out even if they are ugly as hell. I did use the test mode and the hottest i saw the car get was 110 then i slowed her down for a few corners with the heater on (tips hat) and she came back down.. which was fantastic. Does anyone actually know what temp limp mode typically comes on at, just so i know? The clutch, brakes, rear end, camera mount, everything went flawlessly.. it was a wonderful experience..THANK YOU very much to everyone that helped with all my nagging questions and nuances...( i may have spelled that wrong) :beer: [/QUOTE]
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