First time to Watkins Glen

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.

SPOHN · 09-15-2011, 11:21 PM

I might bit the bullet. There post to be selling them at Z Nats.

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!

cossie1600 · 09-15-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I might bit the bullet. There post to be selling them at Z Nats.

Spohn, I use a cheap flip camera (about $50) with a custom mount and window mount, total about $100. I just don't like the go pro cam as camera shots without seeing the steering wheel is not great learning tools...

SPOHN · 09-15-2011, 11:35 PM

That's true.

Methodical4u · 09-15-2011, 11:38 PM

Wow man! I looked at all of the numbers... you crushed A LOT of other cars there. I would have thought the Evo's would have at least been close... very nice job 1 sec off of a GT-R too? Doesn't get much better... REPS!

Red__Zed · 09-15-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Spohn, I use a cheap flip camera (about $50) with a custom mount and window mount, total about $100. I just don't like the go pro cam as camera shots without seeing the steering wheel is not great learning tools...

What about rhe gorpo prevents you from seeing the steering wheel?

ChrisSlicks · 09-16-2011, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

What about rhe gorpo prevents you from seeing the steering wheel?

You just have to figure out a mounting solution. You can use the rear glass but given how wide angle it is you end up with a lot of car interior in the shot and not much road.

This one has to be one of the best cameras out there, just expensive. Combine with an external mic it is great.
POV.HD Digital Video Camera :: V.I.O.

ChrisSlicks · 09-16-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodical4u

Wow man! I looked at all of the numbers... you crushed A LOT of other cars there. I would have thought the Evo's would have at least been close... very nice job 1 sec off of a GT-R too? Doesn't get much better... REPS!

Thanks man. I was very happy with 5th overall behind some serious hardware.

ChrisSlicks · 09-16-2011, 06:57 AM

Found the in-car video from the FTD car - the DSG 240RS Maxi. It has run events with Redline TA and GTA as well.

240RS Maxi – DSG - DENT Sport Garage

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

09-15-2011, 07:09 PM	#31 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	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	#32 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	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, 11:16 PM	#34 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	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. __________________

09-15-2011, 11:21 PM	#36 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I might bit the bullet. There post to be selling them at Z Nats. __________________

09-15-2011, 11:35 PM	#39 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	That's true. __________________

09-15-2011, 11:38 PM	#40 (permalink)
Methodical4u A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,393 Drives: 11 370 6mt pw w/sp Rep Power: 15	Wow man! I looked at all of the numbers... you crushed A LOT of other cars there. I would have thought the Evo's would have at least been close... very nice job 1 sec off of a GT-R too? Doesn't get much better... REPS!

09-16-2011, 06:57 AM	#44 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Found the in-car video from the FTD car - the DSG 240RS Maxi. It has run events with Redline TA and GTA as well. 240RS Maxi – DSG - DENT Sport Garage __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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