silverbullet_Z

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This was a video of my first session at the BIR race track, and just getting a feel for the track as it was my first time with my Z. The video was taken with my GoPro HD camera with suction mount. I wish I had video of my 2nd and 3rd sessions but it was my first time using my GoPro and I thought I hit record on my 2nd session but didnt and my 3rd it some how got switched over to camera mode and took one pic of when I hit the record button.

Oh well had a fun time. On that long straight away with the first turn I was only redlining 4th gear then letting off in my first session and then using 5th in my second and third sessions as my confidence went up. Like I said just was getting a feel for the track. I was using Nitto NT05 tires with Volk GTS wheels. The tires where awesome for the first 3-4 laps but after that I lost all confidence in them.

But anyways.... Here's the vid, kind of long. That black car that was two in front of me to start the race was a newer M5 with the V10 and pushing 500 plus hp and a tuned suspension. Really cool guy to talk to after the race.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePR_WG-8m7k

hellsoldiers08

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seems to me the bmw had you in the straights but on the corners it didn't. what did the bmw have and what did you have on mods?

silverbullet_Z

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Not sure on what he had for suspension but it was a few things, memory fails once again.

My mods:
Hotchkis F/R sways, GT Spec F/R braces, Koni Sport adjustable Shocks, Tein S-Tech springs, Hawk pads, Quaife LSD, Redline Fluids, Nismo Diff cooling plate, HKS True Dual Exhaust, Berk HFC, Nismo Cams, Kinetix SSV (yea I know), Stillen Radiator, Samco Coolant hoses, JWT Popcharger, and a few other small things I'm sure I'm forgetting. No FI yet but that drug is going to start hitting me soon.

terrasmak

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That was a really wierd start for a race, typically it is from a rolling start with everyone in their grid position.

What tire pressures were you running. I run 34 front and 33 rear HOT, and have no problems lap after lap with NT05's.

silverbullet_Z

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Yea we were taking off from the pit area, there where 4 other groups of about 8-10 cars in each group, we'd do about 6-7 laps and come off and the next group would be ready to take off. I did take out some air pressure in the tires in my 2nd session down to 32 for the F and R when they were HOT, and that did help out alot as well, but still was runnin into that issue a little later in the laps so probably would've helped to lower them even more. Another Z owner also had the same tires as I did and was having the same issue I was as well.

terrasmak

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Make sure you set pressure as soon as you get out of the car , 32 is not enough and you will over heat that tire.

So what place did you get?

Spork

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God I want to run that track with you guys. It'd be a nice learning experience with my car.

2TH PWR

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Looks like a nice track. I have that same camera. Was that view from sticking it to the windshield?

silverbullet_Z

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It was stuck on the hood of the car just above the headlight.

terrasmak

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So what place did you get?

Zazz93

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Terrasmak, I'm sure this was just a lapping session, not a race.

I agree with terrasamk, 32 hot is probably a little too low. OP I'm just curious, how many track days have you done in general (other cars as well)? I ask because I noticed a ton of coasting, and depending on your experience level it may or may not be too bad.

silverbullet_Z

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This was my first legit Road Course session. I've done a couple AutoX, but that's it. But now I'm hooked big time and want to get back out ASAP!! I don't care what state I have to go to but I had to much fun. I wish I had video of my other sessions, it really puts my first one to shame.

Terrasmak it was just a lapping session, they did do official time trials alot later but I wasnt there for that.

terrasmak

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OK, so it is not a race, just track day. glad you had a great time

Zazz93

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That's not bad for a first session at all, welcome to the affliction.

silverbullet_Z

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Thanks Mike, I'm already starting to look at trailers to start hauling the Z to different tracks.