Conti challenge: Laguna Seca

Dwnshift · 08-27-2013, 06:00 PM

at it next week and our return trip out west.
2 races to go for the 2013 season.
Its been a mixed bag of emotions this year as the new developments on the car have proven to make the car extremely competitive... But only one podium ....
Kansas Speedway was def a great track for our Z ...hitting the banking flat out pulling over 1.7G's a 150+mph was fun.
Now back to Laguna seca where we lead last year and again seemed to have things going our direction till contact with a BMW going up te hill move us back.
Looking forward to once again battling a low grip track in the California sun.
Did somebody say 1:33's?

SS_Firehawk · 08-27-2013, 07:24 PM

1:33's is moving! I'm back home now, I'll def tune in

Shamu · 08-27-2013, 10:54 PM

You should have braking advantage. Seems like you have closed the gap on power to weight. Still a long haul from 11 over hill down to 2 and from 6 to top of hill with power cars around you. If you get out in front you should do great. Who will be driving?

I always laugh when I hear people say sunny California when they are going to fog capital of California. Coldest time of year in Monterey is often June through August sometimes into early September.. You could very well be treated to cold drizzle.

1:33 sounds about right for a goal. Randy Pobst put a street legal 2013 ZR1 corvette and a Street legal 2013 Viper ACR around the track at 1:33

GSS138 · 08-28-2013, 11:01 AM

I so want to go to this, grandma's 80th surprise party ironically enough back in Ohio. I'll make sure Ohio is OK while you are gone, keep an eye on Cali for me that weekend-and let's win this one

TopElement · 08-28-2013, 02:14 PM

See you there! I'll be at the track all weekend.

Rusty · 08-28-2013, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamu

You should have braking advantage. Seems like you have closed the gap on power to weight. Still a long haul from 11 over hill down to 2 and from 6 to top of hill with power cars around you. If you get out in front you should do great. Who will be driving?

I always laugh when I hear people say sunny California when they are going to fog capital of California. Coldest time of year in Monterey is often June through August sometimes into early September.. You could very well be treated to cold drizzle.

1:33 sounds about right for a goal. Randy Pobst put a street legal 2013 ZR1 corvette and a Street legal 2013 Viper ACR around the track at 1:33

Correction. There is no Viper ACR for 2013.

He did it with a Viper T/A. With slicks. I think it went 1.31. Hopefully the ACR Viper is out in '15.

Dwnshift · 08-28-2013, 09:01 PM

Our 2013 spec tires have been about .75 to 1 second quicker compared to 2012 spec... Last year 1:35.5
It will be a tough race for sure.
Brad J. Is back for the last 2 races.

Rusty · 08-28-2013, 11:08 PM

Hopefully the monkey fines a bar someplace. Getting drunk on his a$$, and forgets to show up.

Shamu · 08-29-2013, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Correction. There is no Viper ACR for 2013.

He did it with a Viper T/A. With slicks. I think it went 1.31. Hopefully the ACR Viper is out in '15.

Correction he did the 133 in was the viper TA, i dont keep up with all the viper designations, however he was on DOT R tires not slicks. Still ripping fast for a street car on street legal tires.

Rusty · 08-29-2013, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamu

Correction he did the 133 in was the viper TA, i dont keep up with all the viper designations, however he was on DOT R tires not slicks. Still ripping fast for a street car on street legal tires.

No shiit!

Dwnshift · 09-06-2013, 10:54 PM

P3 today
Track is hoooooorrible.
34s are not an option at this juncture.
Only have 1 am session and it's tomorrow at 10 am

ChrisSlicks · 09-07-2013, 07:55 AM

No grip? Greasy track?

Good luck out there.

Shamu · 09-07-2013, 06:38 PM

Looks like they qualified P6 with 137

gomer_110 · 09-07-2013, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shamu

Looks like they qualified P6 with 137

Actually ended up P5 as the Aston that took pole got sent to the back of the field for an infraction (didn't have traction control disabled).

Dwnshift · 09-07-2013, 11:37 PM

Track is sloooooow.
Brad did a great job on quali today... Looking forward to this one

08-27-2013, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Conti challenge: Laguna Seca at it next week and our return trip out west. 2 races to go for the 2013 season. Its been a mixed bag of emotions this year as the new developments on the car have proven to make the car extremely competitive... But only one podium .... Kansas Speedway was def a great track for our Z ...hitting the banking flat out pulling over 1.7G's a 150+mph was fun. Now back to Laguna seca where we lead last year and again seemed to have things going our direction till contact with a BMW going up te hill move us back. Looking forward to once again battling a low grip track in the California sun. Did somebody say 1:33's? Boost_lee, Mr&Mrs and clintfocus like this. Last edited by Dwnshift; 08-28-2013 at 03:08 AM.

08-27-2013, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	1:33's is moving! I'm back home now, I'll def tune in __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

08-27-2013, 10:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	You should have braking advantage. Seems like you have closed the gap on power to weight. Still a long haul from 11 over hill down to 2 and from 6 to top of hill with power cars around you. If you get out in front you should do great. Who will be driving? I always laugh when I hear people say sunny California when they are going to fog capital of California. Coldest time of year in Monterey is often June through August sometimes into early September.. You could very well be treated to cold drizzle. 1:33 sounds about right for a goal. Randy Pobst put a street legal 2013 ZR1 corvette and a Street legal 2013 Viper ACR around the track at 1:33 __________________ Grant

08-28-2013, 11:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 13	I so want to go to this, grandma's 80th surprise party ironically enough back in Ohio. I'll make sure Ohio is OK while you are gone, keep an eye on Cali for me that weekend-and let's win this one __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

08-28-2013, 02:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
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08-28-2013, 09:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Our 2013 spec tires have been about .75 to 1 second quicker compared to 2012 spec... Last year 1:35.5 It will be a tough race for sure. Brad J. Is back for the last 2 races.

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09-06-2013, 10:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	P3 today Track is hoooooorrible. 34s are not an option at this juncture. Only have 1 am session and it's tomorrow at 10 am

09-07-2013, 07:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	No grip? Greasy track? Good luck out there. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

09-07-2013, 06:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
Shamu A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,059 Drives: 370Z Racecar Rep Power: 19	Looks like they qualified P6 with 137 __________________ Grant Last edited by Shamu; 09-07-2013 at 07:03 PM.

09-07-2013, 11:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Track is sloooooow. Brad did a great job on quali today... Looking forward to this one

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