SCDA HPDE Schedule
#3076
I remember when you were putting that together--I give you credit for taking it as far as you did. I woulda bagged it long before......FWIW I bet you learned quite a bit about design, fab, and in general what it takes to build a car from scratch
#3078
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veggivet (09-03-2020)
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#3081
And IIRC that T8 curbing was even more harsh then than it is now; you can see where the grass is gone on the other side of it. Wonder why??
#3082
I could have done surgery inside either engine bay; they looked cleaner than most ORs I've been in! The guy was wiping things down in there between every session! All they needed was a white one to reproduce the flag. You could buy one for 30k and give your MINI a break, gbuff1!
#3084
#3086
Yes, I sure did and how I hate to be that guy who caused a black flag. Remember, I have a tune on the car and that ups the boost into the low 20s at times. I came around the toe, upshifted and was going up the hill so the turbo was working hard. All I can figure is that for a split second the boost went above some level that the ECU didn't like. The engine cut out. Fortunately, I was able to get to the top of the hill then coast far out of the way. By the time the tow came, the car started gain and was fine. BMW electronics strike again.
On a different note, I want to give a shoutout to the Hankook Ventus RS4 tires. They don't get as much love from Tire Rack as the Direzzas or RE-71Rs . However, if you dig deeper into the comments you'll see that's partly because of weaker straight line traction. The lateral traction is very strong (something Tire Rack mentions) and that's more important for MINIs since we're not likely to break the wheels loose on the straights. And the wear is very good.
On a different note, I want to give a shoutout to the Hankook Ventus RS4 tires. They don't get as much love from Tire Rack as the Direzzas or RE-71Rs . However, if you dig deeper into the comments you'll see that's partly because of weaker straight line traction. The lateral traction is very strong (something Tire Rack mentions) and that's more important for MINIs since we're not likely to break the wheels loose on the straights. And the wear is very good.
#3087
#3088
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Love the Picture!
From what I have read is the RS4s are really well liked by the endurance race crowd. They don’t deal with a lot of straightline traction either... They like them for their long life and grip. I have also seen them a lot in the BMW crowd.
I am not a big fan of the RE71Rs as they tend to give out or is it “give up” as laps build. I will be replacing my ‘Stones with the Falkens at the end of this season. I’ll need replacement by then for my 15” wheels.
I have done some more “post track day” write up about the JCW, posted here. Brake pads, tires, wheel well wear... all covered.
From what I have read is the RS4s are really well liked by the endurance race crowd. They don’t deal with a lot of straightline traction either... They like them for their long life and grip. I have also seen them a lot in the BMW crowd.
I am not a big fan of the RE71Rs as they tend to give out or is it “give up” as laps build. I will be replacing my ‘Stones with the Falkens at the end of this season. I’ll need replacement by then for my 15” wheels.
I have done some more “post track day” write up about the JCW, posted here. Brake pads, tires, wheel well wear... all covered.
#3090
#3092
Yes, I sure did and how I hate to be that guy who caused a black flag. Remember, I have a tune on the car and that ups the boost into the low 20s at times. I came around the toe, upshifted and was going up the hill so the turbo was working hard. All I can figure is that for a split second the boost went above some level that the ECU didn't like. The engine cut out. Fortunately, I was able to get to the top of the hill then coast far out of the way. By the time the tow came, the car started gain and was fine. BMW electronics strike again.
On a different note, I want to give a shoutout to the Hankook Ventus RS4 tires. They don't get as much love from Tire Rack as the Direzzas or RE-71Rs . However, if you dig deeper into the comments you'll see that's partly because of weaker straight line traction. The lateral traction is very strong (something Tire Rack mentions) and that's more important for MINIs since we're not likely to break the wheels loose on the straights. And the wear is very good.
On a different note, I want to give a shoutout to the Hankook Ventus RS4 tires. They don't get as much love from Tire Rack as the Direzzas or RE-71Rs . However, if you dig deeper into the comments you'll see that's partly because of weaker straight line traction. The lateral traction is very strong (something Tire Rack mentions) and that's more important for MINIs since we're not likely to break the wheels loose on the straights. And the wear is very good.
#3093
Love the Picture!
From what I have read is the RS4s are really well liked by the endurance race crowd. They don’t deal with a lot of straightline traction either... They like them for their long life and grip. I have also seen them a lot in the BMW crowd.
I am not a big fan of the RE71Rs as they tend to give out or is it “give up” as laps build. I will be replacing my ‘Stones with the Falkens at the end of this season. I’ll need replacement by then for my 15” wheels.
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From what I have read is the RS4s are really well liked by the endurance race crowd. They don’t deal with a lot of straightline traction either... They like them for their long life and grip. I have also seen them a lot in the BMW crowd.
I am not a big fan of the RE71Rs as they tend to give out or is it “give up” as laps build. I will be replacing my ‘Stones with the Falkens at the end of this season. I’ll need replacement by then for my 15” wheels.
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#3096
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I really like the RE71R for the most part--the grip is ridiculous for a street tire (I've heard them referred to as "cheater" streets) and they're really good in the wet if you drive in it. I don't like the weight of the tire when new; in my car you can really feel it....and of course the wear which I really have to stay on top of with stock camber. In the dry you can move them all over the car, which I certainly do! I believe the tire is about 5 yrs old now which shows how it's stood the test, though TR rates the new Yokohama A052 slightly higher now.
In talking with a guy who does endurance racing, he says the A052 are the fastest of the bunch, but the Federal 615s are the longest wearing, by about double.
#3097
Maybe it is the S with more weight up front and/or my driving, but evenf with camber, I have gone through a few of the ‘Stones. Of course, LRP is really hard on that left front, especially with the FWD. So, maybe I’ll blame LRP and Big Bend. Ya, that’s the ticket. It’s Big Bend...
In talking with a guy who does endurance racing, he says the A052 are the fastest of the bunch, but the Federal 615s are the longest wearing, by about double.
In talking with a guy who does endurance racing, he says the A052 are the fastest of the bunch, but the Federal 615s are the longest wearing, by about double.
TR actually rates the A052 slightly higher in the wet than the 71R but if you look at the picture on their site there's hardly any tread on the thing! Must be a real gumball of a compound......and I did an event earlier this year at Mid-O and the instructor in the garage next to me was driving a big, heavy (and fast) M4 and running those Federals--he really liked them, especially for the money. He said they didn't stick quite like other tires but, as you say, the wear was phenomenal.
#3098
I blame everything on Big Bend! 😁
@gbuff1 I think the reason you don't see more MINIs on the track is because of the 'size' thing. Keep in mind that to many guys the track is just a testosterone-fueled contest to see who has the loudest motor/exhaust, and therefore the biggest -ick. MINI owners drive above that fray, although usually behind those higher hp cars. 😉
@gbuff1 I think the reason you don't see more MINIs on the track is because of the 'size' thing. Keep in mind that to many guys the track is just a testosterone-fueled contest to see who has the loudest motor/exhaust, and therefore the biggest -ick. MINI owners drive above that fray, although usually behind those higher hp cars. 😉
#3099
I blame everything on Big Bend! 😁
@gbuff1 I think the reason you don't see more MINIs on the track is because of the 'size' thing. Keep in mind that to many guys the track is just a testosterone-fueled contest to see who has the loudest motor/exhaust, and therefore the biggest -ick. MINI owners drive above that fray, although usually behind those higher hp cars. 😉
@gbuff1 I think the reason you don't see more MINIs on the track is because of the 'size' thing. Keep in mind that to many guys the track is just a testosterone-fueled contest to see who has the loudest motor/exhaust, and therefore the biggest -ick. MINI owners drive above that fray, although usually behind those higher hp cars. 😉