 Willow Springs: Big Track, First time ever on big willow |
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 Jun 25 2007, 03:13 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 27-June 05 From: North Hollywood, Ca Member No.: 789  |
Driving on Big Willow was the best way to spend my birthday! On my third time ever on that track, I managed a 1:53:36 topping out at 125 MPH on the front stretch. So far my tune is still spot on (within 2% total), as the baro was around 26.50 (temp was around 95 degrees). It was a blast to drive and much more fun (for me) then The Streets of Willow. The SS did overheat as I was pushing the WOT areas, guess I will need a bigger radiator and relocate my trans cooler. The day didn't go without it's snags. My buddy with an EVO lost a V-Clamp for his wastegate, so he was running pretty much N/A and quit early. And for us, we have developed a (noise) "problem" with our streering. I will address these issues and others and by cooler days, I will hit the open track events again. I may even invest into some track only brake setup and race tires.
Below are links to some pictures (first four are proffesional, the last two my wife took) and a video compilation I made with my in-car camera setup and my wife video taping from the paddock. Enjoy! Video (IMG:http://www.jgtuning.com/WSIR/wsir-01.jpg) (IMG:http://www.jgtuning.com/WSIR/wsir-02.jpg) (IMG:http://www.jgtuning.com/WSIR/wsir-03.jpg) (IMG:http://www.jgtuning.com/WSIR/wsir-04.jpg) (IMG:http://www.jgtuning.com/WSIR/wsir-05.jpg) (IMG:http://www.jgtuning.com/WSIR/wsir-06.jpg) This post has been edited by 12secSS: Jun 25 2007, 01:57 PM |
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Jun 25 2007, 02:03 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 27-June 05 From: North Hollywood, Ca Member No.: 789 |
Sorry about the link fellas, I guess I must have cut the link short. It is fixed now.
JKnight, I agree completely. It is much more fun to toss around this big heavy F-Body on Big Willow vs SOW. I think of myself as a good driver on the turns, but I am not skilled enough for SOW ... yet. firehawkclone, the sound is not a whine, although the PS fluid did boil over. It is more of a thud/clunk after a dead stop and the wheel is turned. I am going to inspect the suspension for loosened hardware, then loctite and retorque it. I may just leave the trans cooler alone as you suggested, the trans never got above 198 degrees, but the coolant spiked over 250 degrees! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) I looked for the SLP radiator and I can no longer find it, it must have been discontinued. Any other radiator brand you guys recommend? I will look at you ducting links, I may put those ides to work. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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12secSS Willow Springs: Big Track Jun 25 2007, 03:13 AM
JKnight Isn't Willow Springs fun!?! I really e... Jun 25 2007, 03:52 AM firehawkclone Sounds like you had a great time, now your "w... Jun 25 2007, 04:12 AM firehawkclone The SLP rad is just a lt1 unit. Check your caster ... Jun 25 2007, 02:20 PM
V6RSR Hey George, How the hell have you been?
Happy bla... Jul 1 2007, 04:13 PM 12secSS QUOTE (V6RSR @ Jul 1 2007, 11:13 AM) Hey ... Jul 2 2007, 07:56 PM V6RSR QUOTE (12secSS @ Jul 2 2007, 12:56 PM) QU... Jul 3 2007, 04:10 AM |
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