Video Laguna Seca

[Boomerstoys]

This was my first opportunity to run the Boss on Laguna Seca. Had been there the previous year with my momentum car, a R56 Mini Cooper S. We had 12 guys from the Pacific NW that made the trip for this 3 day event.

Great group of people, great host club, world class track.

Need to get some "R" comp tires, lighter wheels, and more agressive pads and I might break into the high 1:40's.

Enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu70VnoqPNg&feature=youtu.be

Cheers!

 

[VoodooBoss]

Looks like fun. That track is a blast and easily lived up to it's reputation for me. I can't wait to get back there. Turn 6 scared the crap out of me too but I really liked 5 and up the hill to 6.

Any shifting problems? Overall how did your car run?

 

[Grant 302]

Can't wait to go back...next year, I'll bring the R6's and Forgestars instead of running stock!

Was really comfortable with turn 6...needed more work on 9. 5 is fun and consistent if you stay out of the marbles!

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Cool! What was your exhaust configuration? Did you get hassled about db level?

 

[Justin]

lol I know that track well......from granturismo though lol

 

[Boomerstoys]

Rick, just a great facility and I can't wait to go back next year.

No issues with shifting but as you know 5th gear doesn't come into play @ Laguna. My issue is 4 to 5 & 5 to 4 above 7000 RPM.

However, later on the third day the car started throwing codes. First: P2626, P0300 cleared and then P2626 & P301. Called Salinas Valley Ford & they looked at it Monday. A buddy stayed with me & sat @ the dealer from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (waiting for parts). We hit the road home about 4:45. The first stop we made resulted in more codes: P2195 and P0302. This is after they replace 4 coil packs & 4 plugs in bank one. It's at my dealer now and thus far they found a O2 sensor on the right bank (bank one) resting on the exhaust. Salinas never even put the car in the air to look. Car still had a misfire @ idle but they cleared it for the drive home.

AZGT: Running stock exhaust, no plates & never got flagged for sound. Think they were pretty easy on us since Cherry's Jubilee was going on.

Justin: Yes, I practiced driving Laguna on PS 3 but not the same as real life.

You N. CA. guys should look for this next year. May have a problem next year, long story, but watch for it anyway.

Cheers!

 

[VoodooBoss]

Did you have a 92 db level day? If so that's interesting because a company that does arrive and drive with your car in the Bay Area told me that open plates would not pass. When I was there I had my 7/8" plates, not much quieter than wide open, and GT500 mufflers and had no issues. There were cars there louder than mine that passed.

I had lock out from 2-3 coming out of turn 11 onto the front straight. I'm glad you didn't have any issues.

I'll keep my eye open for that event next year.

 

[Boomerstoys]

Yes, sound level was 92 db. I had my stock plates with me just in case, since we were told it was going to be a 90 db day. Originally planned to bring the 996 tt but it's heavily modded & with the intake & turbo noise coupled with the exhaust I thought, NO WAY this car would pass.

With the Boss, I had the plates that are easy enough to throw in so even if I got flagged, it's easy to fix.

I stay in 3rd thru 11. Boss torque is so great that I'm concerned I'd go to throttle to early and spin. Tried it & she started to walk on me so went to third. Can get on throttle sooner & not worry about drifting thru the turn 11. Basically I ran the whole track in 3rd & 4th.

I haven't experienced lock out with going to 3rd but upshifts to 5th have been a nightmare. Downshift to 4th have also been locked. Did notice on Sunday that a couple of my shifts from 3rd to 4th and 4th to 3rd became sticky. Don't know how else to describe the feeling. Just more effort than I had the previous days. I'm still running factory fluid so maybe I'll change next season.

Cheers!