First time to Watkins Glen

Methodical4u · 09-15-2011, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Fear is a part of getting older and being responsible. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but you can't let it overcome you. You can still be very fast while being mindful and responsible, you just have to be very calculated. The best drivers in our club are 40+, they can beat just about anyone in their own car.

So how was your time in comparison to similar cars or even "better" cars? (nevermind... didn't read the whole thread lol)

Cool video though... definitely looks fun!

travisjb · 09-14-2011, 08:54 PM

Nice run, Chris!

I haven't driven there yet... looks like a great high speed, fast transition track... agree those armco barriers are intimidating! not Nordschliefe but would give me pause until I learned the track

travisjb · 09-15-2011, 09:56 AM

iRacing is a big help prepping for a new track... I'm doing the same for eventual Sebring events

cossie1600 · 09-15-2011, 12:10 PM

The FR500 is the closest thing to the 370z in terms of drive and feel. The Miata is too much of a momentum car.

ChrisSlicks · 09-15-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

The FR500 is the closest thing to the 370z in terms of drive and feel. The Miata is too much of a momentum car.

I typically drive a momentum line, and so use the Miata for practice. I wish they had something else but the FR500 is too powerful with not enough tire.

travisjb · 09-15-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I typically drive a momentum line, and so use the Miata for practice. I wish they had something else but the FR500 is too powerful with not enough tire.

FR500 is just right for me!

cossie1600 · 09-15-2011, 12:27 PM

Hey, I drive a stock 370z with RE11, what do you think I get

I have been driving the HPD car, way more fun.; It's not close to real life, but I enjoy the new tire model way too much.

I actually learn how to drive through sim, so that hasn't really been a problem. It's just in person the older I get, the more cautious I am, which could mean I might or might not be slower.

cossie1600 · 09-15-2011, 02:50 PM

i have way more experience than you, you will pass me once you do a few more events. video equipment and datalogger are your best friends. i looked at the data from every angle, there is maybe one sec left in it if i really try. i am still going to have a tough time cranking into the 20s to be honest, maybe vettel can get it there.

wh1te370z · 09-15-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

i have way more experience than you, you will pass me once you do a few more events. video equipment and datalogger are your best friends. i looked at the data from every angle, there is maybe one sec left in it if i really try. i am still going to have a tough time cranking into the 20s to be honest, maybe vettel can get it there.

i know im just messin. ill get there eventually. i have a camera i use but no data logger.

ChrisSlicks · 09-15-2011, 07:09 PM

Here's the official results if you want to see what the other cars were doing.
COMSCC Watkins Glen Results 9-13-2011

As a general guide to the classing and modifications allowed (grossly summarized)
Showroom Stock: No changes allowed except for oil cooler and tires.
Street Touring: Some light modifications allowed (coilovers etc), no engine mods, stock brakes within manufacturer series.
Street Prepared: Open engine mods, swaps, tuning, upgraded turbos, brakes - number of cylinders must remain the same else you are bumped to the next letter class. Dash must remain intact. SPA - 8 cyl or FI 6, SPB 6 cyl or FI 4, SPC 4 cyl or rotary.
Prepared: Anything goes, same letter classing as Street Prepared.

SPOHN · 09-15-2011, 10:28 PM

What type of recording device did you use? I have a basic camera and a Iphone but need to go this weekend to buy something to mount either one for I ahve something coming up. I'd really like to mount my camera but have no ideas on how to being it has a 3'' LCD screen and a small lens on front.

Red__Zed · 09-15-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

What type of recording device did you use? I have a basic camera and a Iphone but need to go this weekend to buy something to mount either one for I ahve something coming up. I'd really like to mount my camera but have no ideas on how to being it has a 3'' LCD screen and a small lens on front.

pick up a go pro

SPOHN · 09-15-2011, 11:16 PM

I would just don't feel I'll get much use out of one yet. I do have three track days this year though. That could be worth right there.

Red__Zed · 09-15-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I would just don't feel I'll get much use out of one yet. I do have three track days this year though. That could be worth right there.

to be honest, a half decent mount costs as much or more than the go pro. It is well worth it.

wh1te370z · 09-16-2011, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I would just don't feel I'll get much use out of one yet. I do have three track days this year though. That could be worth right there.

I bought one of those 1080 HD cameras from best buy for like 100 bux and a suction cup from amazon for like 20.

Amazon.com: Panavise 809 Camera Window Suction-Cup Mount: Camera & Photo

i got this one for my birthday after i lost my other one trying to make a cool video from outside my car. I learned that suction cups dont stick to small curves on a car.

Sony - Bloggie Touch 8GB HD Camcorder with 3" LCD Touch Screen - Black - Bloggie 8GB Black

or u could get something like this

Flip Video - MinoHD (3rd Generation) Camcorder - 1 Hour - Silver - M3160S - Silver

09-14-2011, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	Nice run, Chris! I haven't driven there yet... looks like a great high speed, fast transition track... agree those armco barriers are intimidating! not Nordschliefe but would give me pause until I learned the track __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

09-15-2011, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 189	iRacing is a big help prepping for a new track... I'm doing the same for eventual Sebring events __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

09-15-2011, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Hey, I drive a stock 370z with RE11, what do you think I get I have been driving the HPD car, way more fun.; It's not close to real life, but I enjoy the new tire model way too much. I actually learn how to drive through sim, so that hasn't really been a problem. It's just in person the older I get, the more cautious I am, which could mean I might or might not be slower. Last edited by cossie1600; 09-15-2011 at 12:32 PM.

09-15-2011, 07:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	Here's the official results if you want to see what the other cars were doing. COMSCC Watkins Glen Results 9-13-2011 As a general guide to the classing and modifications allowed (grossly summarized) Showroom Stock: No changes allowed except for oil cooler and tires. Street Touring: Some light modifications allowed (coilovers etc), no engine mods, stock brakes within manufacturer series. Street Prepared: Open engine mods, swaps, tuning, upgraded turbos, brakes - number of cylinders must remain the same else you are bumped to the next letter class. Dash must remain intact. SPA - 8 cyl or FI 6, SPB 6 cyl or FI 4, SPC 4 cyl or rotary. Prepared: Anything goes, same letter classing as Street Prepared. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

09-15-2011, 10:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	What type of recording device did you use? I have a basic camera and a Iphone but need to go this weekend to buy something to mount either one for I ahve something coming up. I'd really like to mount my camera but have no ideas on how to being it has a 3'' LCD screen and a small lens on front. __________________

09-15-2011, 12:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	The FR500 is the closest thing to the 370z in terms of drive and feel. The Miata is too much of a momentum car.

09-15-2011, 02:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	i have way more experience than you, you will pass me once you do a few more events. video equipment and datalogger are your best friends. i looked at the data from every angle, there is maybe one sec left in it if i really try. i am still going to have a tough time cranking into the 20s to be honest, maybe vettel can get it there.

09-15-2011, 11:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	I would just don't feel I'll get much use out of one yet. I do have three track days this year though. That could be worth right there. __________________

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