[Hookdup]

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?\

[Steve91T]

Oh wow that thing looks awesome. But I'm really scratching my head as to where the weight is coming from. Your car is totally stripped but weighs 250 lbs more than my LT1 car. And I've got a heavy LT1 with a heavy stock flywheel.


You're positive that's how much the car weighs? CMC cars usually weigh around 3300 with driver and a full cage like you have. And they aren't allowed to run lexan.

I myself weigh probably right at 200 with my helmet on, if I skip breakfast. What do you weigh?


I know I could be even faster if I dumped my Camaro and got a C5 Z06, but I just have a blast in my Camaro. Everyone expects to see corvettes on the track. Not many expect to see old 4th gens that they think are only good for going straight, let alone pass them. For me it's more about the fun factor.

This post has been edited by Steve91T: Jun 19 2016, 03:15 PM