[mustbnutz]

Two days of the best time I have ever had driving a car.

Weather was dry but cold. Track is really challenging to a novice like me. I only had two track days prior, both at Nelson Ledges. The Glen is a whole different world. Everyone should consider signing up for an event like this at least once. It is an experience you will never forget.

Thanks to Mike, PF Flyer, who was my instructor for day 2. Hope I didn't scare you much. I learned a load of new techniques to work on. It sure made getting around there easier.

Also thanks to the other Maryland guys that were with Mike who helped figure out my vibration problem. Worrying about the car doesn't let you focus like you need to.

The new Hawk pads I put on did a hell of a good job stopping the car, but my wheels are black w/dust. I noticed that mine was the only f-bod that looked like that, so I'm thinking that there are other pads that will do the job without making such a mess. Another item to look into.

My to do list before the Indy event:
replumb remote oil filter with larger lines/ less 90s
add oil cooler while I'm at it
hook up oil temp sender
fix univeral joint
loctite TA jam nuts
research brake pad options

[GM01SS]

the Glen..........My "Home track" Glad you had a good time. Try it sometime in the middle of summer, you will be quite impressed with both your car and the grip the track offers! 140 plus on the back strait is something to remember!

Glad you liked the track, please do come back, I hopefully will be there @ least 6-t0 8 days this year!

Gary
(currently have f up leg, hope to be at the track later this summer!) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

[PF Flyer]

mustbnutz - I don't get scared unless we're going airborne and I can't see what we're about to hit. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

I did get an opportunity to take my 'intermediate' student out in his car, an 01 Camaro SS, where I was able to show him what his car is capable of. I hooked up with a twin turbo Nissan 300Z and I think between the two of us playing 'cat n mouse' we re-arrainged some of the acceleration points coming out of the first turn and out of 'the boot'.

You were a good student, just practice 'smooth' on the street, as well as the rev matching, and you'll be much improved for your next event.

As far as the brake pads, just accept the dusting. They worked well. The Hawk pads are a very decent pad, you just need to remember that your brakes worked a lot harder than the others, only due to type. They are stock LT1 brakes. The Z06's have a bigger setup and the one black Z28 that came up with us has the Porsche brake upgrade. These bigger brake setups don't have to work as hard as yours did. That's why we could smell you brakes on occassion, and their brake zones are shorter.

It was a great couple of days. You didn't even notice the cool weather once on track. Can't wait to return.