Tracked the G
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that danged coupe held you up! Coupe does not = better driver
You gotta run VDC OFF and M mode! It's so much more exciting, let the tail hang out a little - teaches you a lot about catching a car in a slide. Turn off those electronic nannies!
And the M mode will hold the gear until you shift, it's not like one of the manumatics that still shifts when it thinks is best.
Where did you mount your finicky camera? I've mounted a camera by duct taping it in between the headrest mounts on the passenger side haha - it worked admirably well, but not the best angle.
You gotta run VDC OFF and M mode! It's so much more exciting, let the tail hang out a little - teaches you a lot about catching a car in a slide. Turn off those electronic nannies!
And the M mode will hold the gear until you shift, it's not like one of the manumatics that still shifts when it thinks is best.
Where did you mount your finicky camera? I've mounted a camera by duct taping it in between the headrest mounts on the passenger side haha - it worked admirably well, but not the best angle.
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Good write up. Congratulations on tracking your G. I've done it a couple of times and had a blast each time, adrenaline is addictive. Sorry to hear you got stuck behind some slower traffic. Keep going and get moved into a group that fits your abilities. I found that the stock brakes held up pretty well considering the abuse they were getting. However, the last session of the second day I did experience some vibration. I ended up with about 2mm of front OEM pad remaining. I also kept the car in auto DS mode for most my sessions, with VDC on. I wasn't out to set any records, plus I had to drive to work on Monday. Regardless, It was very fun.
I've heard that MSR is a very nice track, did you and the Z guys get a group discount? I ran at TWS (College Station), a 2 day HPDE, pretty reasonable priced ~150/day.
You've got to get some in car video. Here's a couple of videos from when I tracked the G at TWS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJknzrc4-r8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TdmisWVOYE
I've heard that MSR is a very nice track, did you and the Z guys get a group discount? I ran at TWS (College Station), a 2 day HPDE, pretty reasonable priced ~150/day.
You've got to get some in car video. Here's a couple of videos from when I tracked the G at TWS.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJknzrc4-r8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TdmisWVOYE
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You gotta run VDC OFF and M mode! It's so much more exciting, let the tail hang out a little - teaches you a lot about catching a car in a slide. Turn off those electronic nannies!...
Where did you mount your finicky camera? I've mounted a camera by duct taping it in between the headrest mounts on the passenger side haha - it worked admirably well, but not the best angle.
Where did you mount your finicky camera? I've mounted a camera by duct taping it in between the headrest mounts on the passenger side haha - it worked admirably well, but not the best angle.
I used a , stuck to the sunroof with the camera mounted upside down. It wouldn't fit on the windshield even with the (then) included extension. But for $19, i'm not complaining. In the past i had a similar set-up as yours, albeit using a instead of duct tape, it http://gshack.org/g/index.php?album=injen-sri&image=InjenSRI-OnRoad.mp4 surprisingly well but tends to vibrate every now and then.
Okay, which car will it be?
You can't forget this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCi9epEk_0Y&NR=1
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I used a Panavise, stuck to the sunroof with the camera mounted upside down. It wouldn't fit on the windshield even with the (then) included extension. But for $19, I'm not complaining. In the past i had a similar set-up as yours, albeit using a Gorillapod instead of duct tape, it worked surprisingly well but tends to vibrate every now and then.
Please realize turn 7 is a high speed corner, I was doing 90+mph when I hit the inside curbing, early apex. <- NOT Good. That threw all the weight of the car to right side wheels. I knew I didn't want to go off to the right, it can get ugly over there. So once the right side wheels went off, I jerked it back to left and the rear end broke loose and I got sideways. The only thing to do was apply brakes, turn the wheel right and hang on. I'm glad I had VDC on at this point. Pucker factor was still a 10+.
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Heres another example of early apexing
This is at My home track,Willow Springs ,in Rosamond Ca.
Turn 9 is a high speed decreasing radius turn.A NASA particapant died in this turn last year.I have spun out in turn 9 Myself at around 110 mph.
The driver in the below video tried to get back on the track after going off into the dirt.He should have stayed off in the dirt, and gradually come to a stop while steering straight.
Turn 9 is a high speed decreasing radius turn.A NASA particapant died in this turn last year.I have spun out in turn 9 Myself at around 110 mph.
The driver in the below video tried to get back on the track after going off into the dirt.He should have stayed off in the dirt, and gradually come to a stop while steering straight.
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This is at My home track,Willow Springs ,in Rosamond Ca.
Turn 9 is a high speed decreasing radius turn.A NASA particapant died in this turn last year.I have spun out in turn 9 Myself at around 110 mph.
The driver in the below video tried to get back on the track after going off into the dirt.He should have stayed off in the dirt, and gradually come to a stop while steering straight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8ygjttKdF4
Turn 9 is a high speed decreasing radius turn.A NASA particapant died in this turn last year.I have spun out in turn 9 Myself at around 110 mph.
The driver in the below video tried to get back on the track after going off into the dirt.He should have stayed off in the dirt, and gradually come to a stop while steering straight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8ygjttKdF4
In my case... I'm thankful that I had VDC on, it probably helped me control the car and go off relatively straight. It's very easy to roll your car, going off side ways. IMO; I don't think the VDC on '07+ G slows the car down very much, it's very unobtrusive. I'm no expert driver, so the VDC is nice to have just in case you need it.
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I love seeing people getting the bug. its incredibly addicting (and expensive). I love the track. Only thing keeping me from going at the moment is needing new tires ($$). Glad you had a good time. The G is no track hack but can hold its own reasonably well.
I'd have to disagree. I had differing experiences on the track. I'm no expert driver but have lots of track experience on a bike so I knew the lines. I have an 07 coupe 6mt, all stock. At California Speedway I needed to turn off VDC right away. It would trigger as soon as I was trying to get the power on. With the wheels sliding gently on turn exit the car would grab its own handful of brake, lol. I also found the car wants to understeer a bit also exacerbating my VDC issue.
I also got serious brake fade. Ironically never noticed it on the track but coming into the pits I got nothing first time I tried to slow down, lol. Scared the crap out of me.
I love the track. I hope you make it out again soon. its so much damn fun! Thanks for sharing your experience and video!
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I also got serious brake fade. Ironically never noticed it on the track but coming into the pits I got nothing first time I tried to slow down, lol. Scared the crap out of me.
I love the track. I hope you make it out again soon. its so much damn fun! Thanks for sharing your experience and video!
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