Official lap time thread?
1/8/12, 08:16 PM
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I usually run with SpeedVentures and NASA--I think SV has another BW event towards the end of this month that I'm aiming for.
1/15/12, 09:28 AM
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1/15/12, 10:30 AM
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1/15/12, 05:32 PM
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Few laps at Sebring this weekend with a fellow site member.
Ran a best lap of 2:36, not timed but off the camera so give or take.
Daytona best 2:14, PBIR 1:33 and Homestead 1:49
Ran a best lap of 2:36, not timed but off the camera so give or take.
Daytona best 2:14, PBIR 1:33 and Homestead 1:49
1/17/12, 07:31 AM
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woot, hit ECR over the weekend and put down a 2:04 and some change and a 2:06 and some change, timed with Trackmaster. A few seconds off the unofficial DD track record, i think the boss has a record run in it if i can fix the brake fade that is killing me! if i could wait until the 200 marker to slow rather than the 500 marker id be there.
lots more vid, just haven't got around to uploading it all yet. neither vid is of my best run FTR. put down the best times in the first two sessions, expected to be faster in later sessions and then the brakes faded. conserving camera batteries FTL.
lots more vid, just haven't got around to uploading it all yet. neither vid is of my best run FTR. put down the best times in the first two sessions, expected to be faster in later sessions and then the brakes faded. conserving camera batteries FTL.
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1/17/12, 08:20 AM
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i'm running willwood 550 dot 4 fluid and hawk hts plus pads. i haven't bled the brakes since i had the dot 4 swapped out three or four track days ago though so that might have something to do with the fade too. i do have the LS cooling ducts installed. im wondering if perhaps the fluid i am using doesn't have a high enough boiling point, that was all i could find locally.
1/17/12, 08:58 AM
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i'm running willwood 550 dot 4 fluid and hawk hts plus pads. i haven't bled the brakes since i had the dot 4 swapped out three or four track days ago though so that might have something to do with the fade too. i do have the LS cooling ducts installed. im wondering if perhaps the fluid i am using doesn't have a high enough boiling point, that was all i could find locally.
1. You need to find different brake fluid. That stuff is not up to par. Go find some Endless RF 650 and give it a shot.
2. I would look for a dedicated track pad... Lots of options but go with something heavy duty that is ONLY developed for the track.
After this you shouldn't have any more brake fade....
1/17/12, 09:41 AM
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i'm running willwood 550 dot 4 fluid and hawk hts plus pads. i haven't bled the brakes since i had the dot 4 swapped out three or four track days ago though so that might have something to do with the fade too. i do have the LS cooling ducts installed. im wondering if perhaps the fluid i am using doesn't have a high enough boiling point, that was all i could find locally.
Carbotech xp20's Brake pads (fronts)
xp16's rears
I swear by them
1/17/12, 12:30 PM
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1/17/12, 01:05 PM
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I am giving these pads a shot next. Ron sold me...
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1/17/12, 01:14 PM
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1/17/12, 06:43 PM
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CARBOTECH 877-899-5024
Ask for Mike Jr.Owners son.Tell him you are a track guy .He usually gives a 15 % discount to track guys.
Make sure you ask for XP20 compound for the fronts,XP 16 rears.
Adam do you have 2 piece racing rotors on the front? Steel brake lines? And are your dust shields off?
Remember ,brakes only slow you down!
Ask for Mike Jr.Owners son.Tell him you are a track guy .He usually gives a 15 % discount to track guys.
Make sure you ask for XP20 compound for the fronts,XP 16 rears.
Adam do you have 2 piece racing rotors on the front? Steel brake lines? And are your dust shields off?
Remember ,brakes only slow you down!
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1/17/12, 07:26 PM
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CARBOTECH 877-899-5024
Ask for Mike Jr.Owners son.Tell him you are a track guy .He usually gives a 15 % discount to track guys.
Make sure you ask for XP20 compound for the fronts,XP 16 rears.
Adam do you have 2 piece racing rotors on the front? Steel brake lines? And are your dust shields off?
Remember ,brakes only slow you down!
Ask for Mike Jr.Owners son.Tell him you are a track guy .He usually gives a 15 % discount to track guys.
Make sure you ask for XP20 compound for the fronts,XP 16 rears.
Adam do you have 2 piece racing rotors on the front? Steel brake lines? And are your dust shields off?
Remember ,brakes only slow you down!
1/18/12, 02:35 AM
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CARBOTECH 877-899-5024
Ask for Mike Jr.Owners son.Tell him you are a track guy .He usually gives a 15 % discount to track guys.
Make sure you ask for XP20 compound for the fronts,XP 16 rears.
Adam do you have 2 piece racing rotors on the front? Steel brake lines? And are your dust shields off?
Remember ,brakes only slow you down!
Ask for Mike Jr.Owners son.Tell him you are a track guy .He usually gives a 15 % discount to track guys.
Make sure you ask for XP20 compound for the fronts,XP 16 rears.
Adam do you have 2 piece racing rotors on the front? Steel brake lines? And are your dust shields off?
Remember ,brakes only slow you down!
1/18/12, 03:50 AM
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CARBOTECH 877-899-5024
Ask for Mike Jr.Owners son.Tell him you are a track guy .He usually gives a 15 % discount to track guys.
Make sure you ask for XP20 compound for the fronts,XP 16 rears.
Adam do you have 2 piece racing rotors on the front? Steel brake lines? And are your dust shields off?
Remember ,brakes only slow you down!
Ask for Mike Jr.Owners son.Tell him you are a track guy .He usually gives a 15 % discount to track guys.
Make sure you ask for XP20 compound for the fronts,XP 16 rears.
Adam do you have 2 piece racing rotors on the front? Steel brake lines? And are your dust shields off?
Remember ,brakes only slow you down!
I think my issue is I wait to late to brake and then hold them hard for to long. I can probably ease into them a little smoother and sooner, and then get off of them sooner and smoother. It is like I am hard on hard off. Almost to jerky. I think I just need some advanced instruction...
1/18/12, 03:58 AM
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Thanks Ron! Yes I have DBA 5000 fronts and 4000 rears. I have ss lines with the front brake ducting kit installed as well as the rear dust shields removed.
I think my issue is I wait to late to brake and then hold them hard for to long. I can probably ease into them a little smoother and sooner, and then get off of them sooner and smoother. It is like I am hard on hard off. Almost to jerky. I think I just need some advanced instruction...
I think my issue is I wait to late to brake and then hold them hard for to long. I can probably ease into them a little smoother and sooner, and then get off of them sooner and smoother. It is like I am hard on hard off. Almost to jerky. I think I just need some advanced instruction...
on a side note, someone pointed me to this i some how missed it when boss fever first took hold, i thought the stock pads were surprisingly decent for track work as a noob. anyone know what compound ford chose?
http://www.performancefriction.com/f...ss-302-Mustang
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1/18/12, 12:51 PM
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on a side note, someone pointed me to this i some how missed it when boss fever first took hold, i thought the stock pads were surprisingly decent for track work as a noob. anyone know what compound ford chose?
http://www.performancefriction.com/f...ss-302-Mustang
http://www.performancefriction.com/f...ss-302-Mustang