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Member ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 38 Joined: 28-July 14 From: NJ SHORE Member No.: 223,824 ![]() |
ok, so this is not about w2w. all about track days / hpde.
I am at a stumbling point, participating in Porsche Club HPDE, Black/Red Advanced Racer Group, I am getting passed by 2016 Cayman Gt4's, and 911 Gt3's., and newer cup cars. Very comfortable in the groups, 50% pass/ 50% I pass..... I am at the point of sliding the car, just to keep up, albeit controlled. Have I reached the limit of a 4th gen? The car is a 1998 Trans Am, built by Wheel to Wheel for competition in the 1998 Motorola Cup Series, then Grand Am gt, then AIX,Ite.......... Should I Accept as is, or is there something to do (cost effectively) to be quasi-competitive.. (Remember, it is only HPDE/track days, not competition) Specs are: 1998 Pontiac Trans Am, ls6 (little cam, 392 RWHP, full cage,, 3650 w/ driver, nascar front bar, one off adjustable rear bar, heim jointed rear links (all) heim /roto-jointed front upper and lower arms. Auburn R/R carrier, 3.9 rear, 295/35 Hoosier R6's... Full Cage, New Trans,rear, brakes, tires, wheels etc.. ALl updated.... Have I reached the limit?\ |
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Veteran Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 ![]() |
Have I reached the limit?\ Of the car? Maybe. Of your wallet? Probably. All joking aside, 315s fit fairly easily, not sure on your wheel width, but you might be able to do it on the same wheels. Weight is probably one of the most low hanging fruit items. At 3600lbs, there's a ton of it before you even get to spending big money ($20/lb+). That is assuming you do your own wrench work. If you have to farm it out, you probably won't want to spend the money. |
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