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The_Dead_Cow
Mike
It's been a while but I almost finished another track day on 10-6-18 at Bondurant West track with ProAuto Sports. This was my first time at this 1.2 mi track.
I only was able to complete three of the four 20 minute sessions due to cording a front tire. I knew tire wear may be an issue, so I was checking my tires closely after each session. FYI, I'm running the stock Michelin PSS tires (34-36# hot).
At around the beginning summer I changed my alignment from the Ford Performance alignment (camber: -1.5F, -1R) to max camber front and rear (camber: -3F, -2R). I did this mainly because at the time the outside edge of my tires were wearing a lot while the insides were barely touched (front and rear). I also was curious to see what the handling was like as well.
The change in alignment didn't help tire wear or my lap times. For a given speed; with added camber the front end would push at less steering angle compared to the FP alignment I previously had. Also, the rear end was loose on power during exit. Tire wear on the front was unacceptable while the rear was ok.
Since my front tires are gone I'll need to replace them and get a new alignment. Definitely going to back off the camber to something like -2F & -1.2R, zero toe front & going to add toe in the rear.
I've also been playing around with overlaying my Aim data on Gopro videos using RaceRender's demo software. So far it seems easy to use, I like it. Unfortunately there's no data for the brake pedal to display.
http://racerender.com/Products/index.html
In addition to front tires, all the brake pads are needing to be replaced as well. I've been fading my pads for a while now so motorsport specific pad like Gloc or Raybesots sound like good options.
I've also purchased gloves & shoes/socks and am planning hybrid Hans & full face helmet by the end of the year.
New personal best lap time: Bondurant West CW 1:10.8
The change in alignment didn't help tire wear or my lap times. For a given speed; with added camber the front end would push at less steering angle compared to the FP alignment I previously had. Also, the rear end was loose on power during exit. Tire wear on the front was unacceptable while the rear was ok.
Since my front tires are gone I'll need to replace them and get a new alignment. Definitely going to back off the camber to something like -2F & -1.2R, zero toe front & going to add toe in the rear.
I've also been playing around with overlaying my Aim data on Gopro videos using RaceRender's demo software. So far it seems easy to use, I like it. Unfortunately there's no data for the brake pedal to display.
http://racerender.com/Products/index.html
New personal best lap time: Bondurant West CW 1:10.8
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