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Lap Time Thread

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dmichaels

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Cobrarob said:
You drive the #%@& out of that car Derek,awesome drivin!
Was ther last week too bad didn't meet up

Too bad I missed you! I saw your video earlier in this thread - very nicely done!

I just try to make the car earn her keep ;) She's done well so far. Now to figure out what the slightly concerning "clicking" is when I transition from left to right turns... it seems to have become a bit more pronounced following the Grand Course driving...
 

Dig-It

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Dig-It said:
VIR Full course - Boss/suspension/Hoosier R7s--2:10.83

Gonna try and beat it next month!

Did it at the end of my first track day with the car!

Stock GT350R on Hoosier R7s--2:08.84
 
@dmichaels you were crushing it! I was there as well and think we chatted briefly. I was running in Blue in my 2015 White GTPP (now replaced with a 2017 GT350). I ran ~2:26 on Main and ~3:23 on the Grand course. Lots still to learn - I was too pansy to carry and maintain 120+ in the climbing esses. Cheers to you man.

Heres my (old) car for reference:
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dmichaels

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Dig-It said:
Did it at the end of my first track day with the car!

Stock GT350R on Hoosier R7s--2:08.84

Nicely done! That's quick! Any video to go along with the lap? I'd like to see where my lap differs from yours... I have a lot to learn at VIR still
 

dmichaels

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dirtroadtrip said:
@dmichaels you were crushing it! I was there as well and think we chatted briefly. I was running in Blue in my 2015 White GTPP (now replaced with a 2017 GT350). I ran ~2:26 on Main and ~3:23 on the Grand course. Lots still to learn - I was too pansy to carry and maintain 120+ in the climbing esses. Cheers to you man.

Yeah we chatted for a few - it was a busy event, especially on Friday for me as I packed in all 4 of my sessions by 2pm (2 with Red and 2 with Black) so that I could hit the road back to CT as early as possible. But wow, what a fun course! Cannot wait to get back there!! Normally I instruct, this was the first time in a couple years where i just attended. Woudl be happy to ride with you in the future if I'm instructing at an event though. I know the Mustangs pretty well now, and everyone I talk with says the 2015+ are fantastic. I'm hugely jealous of your GT350 as well! I got to drive one at Pocono in May and it was very impressive. You'll have a blast with that!

My aero is the only reason I attacked the esses... they are intimidating! A friend (who will remain nameless) had a little incident on them a couple years back and I was cautious going in. The car can get really light through that section without significant aero. Anyways, great event and good meeting you!
 

Bill Pemberton

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Thanks for posting the video of Palmer. Have had a bunch of friends comment on the course and now I see why they say it is both unique and wicked. You looked like you were definitely honking around there and not sure the passenger hurt you that much ------------sounds like you were showing her a good time ,ha!!!
 

ArizonaBOSS

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Here's a VIR Full Config reference lap for all of you guys on the East Coast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcvIN5N9a8o
 

steveespo

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I was at VIR with Black Boss, Pete In CT and 2012-Boss, Best lap was a 2:10.23, 2011 Mustang GT, CJ, ARH headers JRi coilovers and Pirelli 305/690-19 DH Slicks. Car had severe vibration in right rear due to worn axle bearings. Still wouldn't have caught those boys, they was fast!
 
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j3st3r said:
hows the new pavement Nick?

Bumpy in a couple of the key transitions -- coming out of South Bend and going down Roller Coaster. Not sure about grip -- we were lucky with weather, dry, but didn't get above 65*

F.D. Sako said:
Nick, your car looks so composed.
Who's in the red mustang in front of you was it Steve?

Well spotted. Yes he was fast ;)
 

dmichaels

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Dig-It said:
Thanks.

Here's a link to the video I took: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xK22kzbmCw

Just watched the videos side by side... you're definitely making more power than I am (or my aero is adding a lot of drag) - the straights you cover ground more quickly. Also you seem to get around turns 1-2-3-4 more quickly, and I was a touch quicker through the turns after the back straight... Good stuff though, I liked your line and it's good watching side by side to see where I can gain ground. Gotta go back!!
 

302 Hi Pro

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DMichaels:

That is a great track session video and you drive very well, very well indeed. Nice back to back 2:08's on laps 8 & 9.

Your right, that C6 was fast down the straight, but after a few twisties in the back half, you brought the C6 back in view.

Thanks for posting,
302 Hi Pro
 

dmichaels

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302 Hi Pro said:
DMichaels:

That is a great track session video and you drive very well, very well indeed. Nice back to back 2:08's on laps 8 & 9.

Your right, that C6 was fast down the straight, but after a few twisties in the back half, you brought the C6 back in view.

Thanks for posting,
302 Hi Pro

The post above isn't me driving, I had a video on page 33 I think but was comparing laps. Regardless, good videos ;)
 

steveespo

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ArizonaBOSS said:
All times updated to this point.

Here's a VIR Full Config reference lap for all of you guys on the East Coast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcvIN5N9a8o

That is on the old track too, two repaves ago. 2012-Boss (Steve K) was getting pretty close to that this past weekend, so was Black Boss.
 
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I now have Stoptech Big Brake kit on front.
Still on Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
Thanks for your work on this thread!!!!

Here is the video. Notice how jerky it is. I started another thread in the "general" topic about Harry's lap timer and iPhone 7.
https://youtu.be/l3iRpHv1vPQ
 

Fabman

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https://youtu.be/pINDlVsfwBg
 

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