[Spruill242]

Hey guys,

Name is Kyle and live in Va beach. New to the F-body scene but not to road racing. Spent a lot of time running volvos, miatas, and bimmers, your basic momentum cars. So fter a while thought it was time for something else. Found a nice 2000 Trans Am WS6 in the area and took the plunge.

I'm all signed up and ready to go with NASA at VIR in July. Really excited and stoked about learning a whole new car and driving style. I'm glad to see that the road racing support is there for these F-bodies and that I'm not crazy when I thought this car would make a fun track car. I'll be leaving the car stock for this outting to just get an over all feel for the car. I do however have some SS lines, good pads and sticky tires for her. I'm thinking of getting some chassis braces from UMI as well. But only if you guys think thats a good idea. Any other easy tips and tricks or just stuff to look out for would be great.

So I'll be throwing as much of my knowledge about roadracing and F-bodies (as I learn them) out there as I can. And hopefully I'll run into a few of you guys at the track.


Thanks
Kyle

P.S. If for some crazy reason any of you need some tips or help with Volvo 240s, don't hesitate to ask. I have a lot of time under the hood and on track with 240 Volvos and would love to help however I can.

[Ojustracing]

Comon guys keep it simple SEAT TIME, SEAT TIME and more seat time. Then work on the mods. Never thought I'd say that. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/222val.gif)

Kyle welcome aboard.

Were all tight group of friends here. Ask a question and get an answer without all the BS. Hang around a bit you'll figure out what you need and not need.

John

[sgarnett]

Comon guys keep it simple SEAT TIME, SEAT TIME and more seat time. Then work on the mods.

Yeah, but he's not new to road racing.

Besides, even if he was a novice, I think the time honored mantra needs a bit of tweaking:
1) Basics for safety and reliability
2) Seat time
3) Go fast goodies

There's certainly nothing major mentioned in this thread. Most of it is just the basics to help the car survive. The alignment will greatly improve the tire wear, which quickly pays for itself. The same could be said for swaybars. I'll even argue for a further subdivision:

1) Basics for safety and reliability - fluids, pads, alignment
2) Initial seat time to set the hook
3) Basics to improve tire wear and predictable handling - swaybars and shocks
4) Lots and lots of seat time
5) Go fast goodies

I really don't think sending a novice out to take their chances in a car lacking even basic prep is such a good idea.