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Forum: Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions 03-23-2024, 10:48 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 91,717
Posted By wakespeak
The fluid expands when hot and will get ejected...

The fluid expands when hot and will get ejected via a vent at the top of the trans. In my experience this only happens with track use. Once enough fluid (a teaspoon here and there) is expelled it...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-23-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 331
Posted By wakespeak
The OEM arm has a small amount of rubber in the...

The OEM arm has a small amount of rubber in the bushing. It's meaningful on the track net/net.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-20-2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 501
Posted By wakespeak
I start at 24-27psi depending on how hot the...

I start at 24-27psi depending on how hot the ambient is. Target hot is 32-35psi.

If you have more than around -2 camber (I have always had -2.7 or more so ok might be higher) then you can wear...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-19-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 501
Posted By wakespeak
I saw that with too much camber. Also I run 0...

I saw that with too much camber. Also I run 0 toe in front which helps. Lastly too high tire pressure can wear the inside depending on camber/toe.

Inside wear can also indicate driving style. I...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-15-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 331
Posted By wakespeak
SPL rear toe arms track use

So I bought these mainly to avoid the rear toe slipping over time. (Many threads on alignment bolts). However even with the ZL1 1LE suspension having less rubber in the system I felt the difference...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-15-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 914
Posted By wakespeak
Those are good specs. I get the best tire wear...

Those are good specs. I get the best tire wear at COTA (every track is different) with -3.0. I tried -2.7 and too much outside wear. -3.2 and too much inside wear. Point is it varies but around...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-15-2024, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 501
Posted By wakespeak
Plenty of life left. They will cord probably on...

Plenty of life left. They will cord probably on the outside first. Check after each session. My SC3Rs look like that after 6 sessions.
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 03-15-2024, 09:21 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,017
Posted By wakespeak
Interesting stat on the fuel economy. Agree.

Interesting stat on the fuel economy. Agree.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-13-2024, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By wakespeak
No worries with the LT4. About 8-10k track miles...

No worries with the LT4. About 8-10k track miles on mine. COTA has a long carousel (turns 16-18). High speed straights into hair-pins so hard braking. No issues. 15w-50 per GM for high...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-09-2024, 10:21 PM
Replies: 364
Views: 68,352
Posted By wakespeak
Its right in the middle of your sight line out...

Its right in the middle of your sight line out the rear window. i like it and no doubt its right for aero but those are the facts.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-25-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 952
Posted By wakespeak
Look for some Track Night in America events in...

Look for some Track Night in America events in your area. They hit most tracks. Inexpensive but limited time and not instructed.

You do want to brake hard at first then ease off as you enter the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-17-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,386
Posted By wakespeak
Braking late is usually a good tactic with these...

Braking late is usually a good tactic with these cars but it doesn't give you necessarily a better lap time. You need to understand your line into the turn and out. Sometimes braking later and...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 11-10-2023, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2,015
Views: 293,657
Posted By wakespeak
The 3.6 V-6 makes a lot of sense to me. It has...

The 3.6 V-6 makes a lot of sense to me. It has relatively few parts and is a very efficiently designed engine from a production perspective.

The second reason is that a 4-cyl would be buzzy at a...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-10-2023, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,535
Posted By wakespeak
Agree on center of the car. But, get the car...

Agree on center of the car. But, get the car corner weighted with simulated driver weight and be done guessing.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-04-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,145
Posted By wakespeak
I was surprised to see my car is 1 of 202.

I was surprised to see my car is 1 of 202.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-04-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,612
Posted By wakespeak
This.

This.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 11-01-2023, 07:38 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,372
Posted By wakespeak
19K 2020 ZLE.

19K 2020 ZLE.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-30-2023, 09:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,612
Posted By wakespeak
Glad Ford is building the Dark Horse for sure. ...

Glad Ford is building the Dark Horse for sure. However I would like to hear more about the S650 chassis and track reliability. On the former, from what I am hearing the chassis is still more of a...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 10-29-2023, 08:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,522
Posted By wakespeak
You may still see a teaspoon or so if you get it...

You may still see a teaspoon or so if you get it hot. Typically only occurs on the track for me when the temp goes above 200F. It will stop once it equalizes.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-26-2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By wakespeak
Same, corner exit especially, but also mid corner...

Same, corner exit especially, but also mid corner if you are looking for a little rotation. The car just feels oddly held back.

Excited to "progress" to all off.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-17-2023, 08:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By wakespeak
Wet mode is amazingly good. Actually had a lot...

Wet mode is amazingly good. Actually had a lot of fun during the last rainy weekend.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-17-2023, 08:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By wakespeak
Great feedback. I have run with the nannies off...

Great feedback. I have run with the nannies off but its been some time. It does feel like it's holding me back with more understeer than the car's balance would suggest or accelerating out of tight...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-16-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,768
Posted By wakespeak
LOL I don't know if I were in the B squad 2s off...

LOL I don't know if I were in the B squad 2s off my new tire pace on average. My optimal lap per Garmin was still good (2:25.80) within two sessions that day at COTA. Yes the guys with fresh tires...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-16-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By wakespeak
Running with all nannies off

Anyone? I normally run in Race. Wondering about those that routinely run with everything off (holding the button for ~12s or so)?
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 10-14-2023, 08:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,735
Posted By wakespeak
Interested! Please post part #s. 55lb of...

Interested! Please post part #s. 55lb of unsprung weight is a lot!
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-12-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,722
Posted By wakespeak
For the street I like my Continentals. ...

For the street I like my Continentals. Continental Extreme Contact Sport. Great in the rain. More numb on center but good for a tread wear 340. Wear very well even with a couple rain days on the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-10-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,768
Posted By wakespeak
That's interesting. I ran with the tires getting...

That's interesting. I ran with the tires getting to 35-37psi hot on a hot day (track ambient at 109F per Cosworth) and they wore well. I was about 2s slower than my best times but so was everyone...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-10-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By wakespeak
Next one...

Next one (https://clubregistration.net/events/signUp.cfm/event/13276?CFID=13651076&CFTOKEN=7af6c5b6cbedad51-1CAB2EB8-155D-00D0-B3CAFD1143F36143) is 12/09/23.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-04-2023, 09:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,621
Posted By wakespeak
You should burnish your brakes with new pads to...

You should burnish your brakes with new pads to let the compound cure properly and transfer a layer to the rotors before track use (I was just reminded of this). The pads wear faster without...
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 10-04-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,221
Posted By wakespeak
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