NJMP & Pocono DE vids - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

Howdy, I figured I'd post a couple vids of my Firehawk in action. I'm relatively new to track driving as this is only my second year doing road course stuff. I'm not a total newbie though as I've done some drag racing and autox in the past. Does Gran Turismo count as seat time? just kidding...

Pocono North/South course (typical TNiA layout) - 1:45.56 best so far
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Ch8dw3EfM

NJMP Thunderbolt - 1:36.75 best so far, although I feel I could definitely shave more time off at an event with less traffic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RwJho47DjM

NJMP Lightning - 1:16.56 best so far, hanging with a SS 1LE and a C7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCJhFHY5ztU
and 1:18.44 from last month https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQhoC0jkFtE

I'm working on getting a tow rig so I can make it to farther tracks next year. Summit Point, Glen, Pitt, etc.

Specs:
95 Firehawk
Stock SLP Bilsteins
UMI/BMR springs f/r
Hellwig 35mm front sway
Founders LCAs, Founders panhard, UMI torque arm
GW front upper A-arms
Kenny Brown subframe connectors
CTSV1 brakes and no ABS
Headers, a glasspack, and 1.7 roller rockers are the only power mods
18x10.5 C5z wheels with 315 Falken RT615k+ tires

This post has been edited by Catmaigne: Sep 22 2022, 04:32 PM

Catmaigne View Member Profile	Sep 16 2022, 04:39 PM Post #1
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 66 Joined: 26-June 19 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 224,118	Howdy, I figured I'd post a couple vids of my Firehawk in action. I'm relatively new to track driving as this is only my second year doing road course stuff. I'm not a total newbie though as I've done some drag racing and autox in the past. Does Gran Turismo count as seat time? just kidding... Pocono North/South course (typical TNiA layout) - 1:45.56 best so far https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9Ch8dw3EfM NJMP Thunderbolt - 1:36.75 best so far, although I feel I could definitely shave more time off at an event with less traffic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RwJho47DjM NJMP Lightning - 1:16.56 best so far, hanging with a SS 1LE and a C7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCJhFHY5ztU and 1:18.44 from last month https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQhoC0jkFtE I'm working on getting a tow rig so I can make it to farther tracks next year. Summit Point, Glen, Pitt, etc. Specs: 95 Firehawk Stock SLP Bilsteins UMI/BMR springs f/r Hellwig 35mm front sway Founders LCAs, Founders panhard, UMI torque arm GW front upper A-arms Kenny Brown subframe connectors CTSV1 brakes and no ABS Headers, a glasspack, and 1.7 roller rockers are the only power mods 18x10.5 C5z wheels with 315 Falken RT615k+ tires This post has been edited by Catmaigne: Sep 22 2022, 04:32 PM

Catmaigne View Member Profile	Oct 21 2023, 10:11 PM Post #2
Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 66 Joined: 26-June 19 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 224,118	I made a few changes to the car over the past year. I swapped from... 315 RT615k+ tires to 285 Hankook RS4 SLP Bilsteins shocks to Ridetech SA/Koni yellows ~310whp to ~350whp (installed my Roadmaster's very mild LE1 motor) No aero to DIY lexan spoiler I still short shift the motor for longevity, but I am piecing together a 4-bolt 355 with a larger cam and LE2s that'll take the revs no problem. My new times look like this: NJMP Thunderbolt - 1:33.44 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnDm2QGkm-w NJMP Lightning - 1:16.15, but 15s are very doable, I need more time than a TNIA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOSblCQSErg I also drove many hours north and ran Palmer for the first time. Palmer CCW - 1:54.30 which was without spoiler, too much camber and too thick rear sway (it was a mess) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsbB78XYmSE This post has been edited by Catmaigne: Oct 22 2023, 04:11 AM