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Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-17-2025, 12:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By BoilerUP
Okay, so more digging has basically led me to...

Okay, so more digging has basically led me to this:

The V6 1LE is essentially an SS with a V6 engine.

I didn't know the SS had all the same fluid coolers as a 1LE, just smaller front brakes...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-17-2025, 05:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By BoilerUP
The ATSV is really quite similar to the SS 1LE. ...

The ATSV is really quite similar to the SS 1LE. Same chassis, same brakes, similar weight, etc.

I think the LF4 is the better powerplant; doesn't sound as good but you get power a lot...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-08-2025, 01:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By BoilerUP
I've seen FAR more horror stories about LTGs...

I've seen FAR more horror stories about LTGs killing cylinders than LT1s losing oil pumps...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-08-2025, 06:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,791
Posted By BoilerUP
Learn me about the V6 1LE

So a couple weeks ago I had an unfortunate meeting of my ATS-V's right side with the VIR Full Turn 14 tire wall because I was stupid. Car was track insured, starts and drives under its own power and...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-24-2025, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,431
Posted By BoilerUP
Some people prefer the pedal feel of Endless...

Some people prefer the pedal feel of Endless 650...but SRF is the easy button for all-season longevity AND let's be honest, as far as car fluids go its not THAT expensive.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-29-2025, 11:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,596
Posted By BoilerUP
Yeah China Beach had a way of doing...

Yeah China Beach had a way of doing that...<driver mod needed>

Six sessions out of that set, got 3 sessions at NCM out of the second set.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-29-2025, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,596
Posted By BoilerUP
Interesting, I also corded my right front inner...

Interesting, I also corded my right front inner Pirelli both times with -3.0 camber on predominately clockwise tracks (Mid-O & NCM)
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-29-2025, 10:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,596
Posted By BoilerUP
I've gotten six (6) sessions and three (3)...

I've gotten six (6) sessions and three (3) sessions out of two sets of Pirelli scrubs purchased from JB Racing Tires, before cording a front.

Setup can be a factor (I was -3.0 front camber), as...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-29-2025, 07:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,596
Posted By BoilerUP
Cadillac ATS-V (Alpha chassis cousin to the Gen6...

Cadillac ATS-V (Alpha chassis cousin to the Gen6 Camaro)

Proxes R 295/30R18 rears, mounted per Toyo's instructions, after six 25-30min sessions at NCM (two sessions mounted 'proper' direction, sat...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-04-2025, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,941
Posted By BoilerUP
"I paid for the whole pad, imma use the whole...

"I paid for the whole pad, imma use the whole pad."

In my experience in the ATS-V (cousin of the SS1LE) 4mm of pad is my go/no-go line for beginning a single day of DE - I've never used more than...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-13-2025, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,884
Posted By BoilerUP
GM should probably include a Hybrid S with ZR1...

GM should probably include a Hybrid S with ZR1 purchase...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-16-2025, 08:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,200
Posted By BoilerUP
Flow over the roof of a particular car...

Flow over the roof of a particular car *absolutely* plays a role in generated downforce at a particular AOA.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-12-2025, 06:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,200
Posted By BoilerUP
A buddy has 9LR wing on his ZLE with RM front...

A buddy has 9LR wing on his ZLE with RM front splitter....he is a fan, I think normally ran 3-4 degrees AOA.

A friend has said their 9LR (on a different car) didn't *seem* to make the downforce...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-09-2024, 06:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 23,416
Posted By BoilerUP
For those who don't know Dallas, he may be...

For those who don't know Dallas, he may be affiliated with Vitour but he has done a TON of time attack and autocross over the years and campaigned the P1 a lot during the 2024 season on a number of...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-05-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,607
Posted By BoilerUP
Only knock against these trailers is I'm not sure...

Only knock against these trailers is I'm not sure 8' ramps are long enough for many track cars, given deck height. 12' ramps would have been better and there likely was room given it has a 16'...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-30-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,793
Posted By BoilerUP
And Terry likes memes.

And Terry likes memes.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-12-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,053
Posted By BoilerUP
A SS1LE should be competitive within GTA...

A SS1LE should be competitive within GTA Enthusiast class, especially if you add aero within the allowed ruleset.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-05-2024, 05:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,426
Posted By BoilerUP
In my experience, the 71RS definitely benefits...

In my experience, the 71RS definitely benefits from a heat cycle for wear/longevity. As for pace, Andy Hollis has repeatedly shown the 71RS gets faster as tread depth wears a bit so perhaps that is...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 11-04-2024, 05:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,426
Posted By BoilerUP
Have you run the 71RS? I realize sizing isn't...

Have you run the 71RS? I realize sizing isn't optimal for a SS 1LE
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 10-06-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2,587
Views: 565,592
Posted By BoilerUP
1:39 at Mid-O in the rain? New asphalt is...

1:39 at Mid-O in the rain?

New asphalt is nice, eh?
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-20-2024, 03:20 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,426
Posted By BoilerUP
I've found the RE71RS is surprisingly good on the...

I've found the RE71RS is surprisingly good on the street, both around town and on the interstate. Made a half-dozen trips to/from NCM on them (1+40 drive each way) and they're surprisingly...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 09-19-2024, 01:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,426
Posted By BoilerUP
TrackDayTire sells the TrackAttack Pro, and their...

TrackDayTire sells the TrackAttack Pro, and their sponsorship codes work for them. With a sponsorship code, they're cheaper than CRSv2 (which are still unobtainium in most sizes).

Andy Hollis of...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-23-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,473
Posted By BoilerUP
@feffman I've run with MVP twice at NCM,...

@feffman

I've run with MVP twice at NCM, missed this year due to work...plan to register with them again in the future (hopefully November at Road Atlanta if my work schedule cooperates).
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-11-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,289
Posted By BoilerUP
I've got a friend with a SS1LE (22 I think) that...

I've got a friend with a SS1LE (22 I think) that is currently having its fourth engine (third replacement) installed by a Chevy dealer under warranty.

Each time the engine failed on track; twice...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 08-04-2024, 06:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,607
Posted By BoilerUP
I was the red ATS-V there with Motorvault on...

I was the red ATS-V there with Motorvault on Saturday...you were scootin'
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-15-2024, 07:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,320
Posted By BoilerUP
IMO: Send it. You can inspect the piston...

IMO:

Send it. You can inspect the piston boots and do a caliper bleed, but if your pads don't have an abnormal taper I think you're fine.

I do use these on my fronts...
...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 07-14-2024, 05:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,320
Posted By BoilerUP
Calipers changing color isn't atypical...my...

Calipers changing color isn't atypical...my silver front six-piston Brembo calipers (ATS-V) are starting to get a golden tint to them after running Gloc R12 now R16.

That being said...what do your...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 06-13-2024, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,235
Posted By BoilerUP
I run Gloc R16/R12 on my ATS-V...I stagger pads...

I run Gloc R16/R12 on my ATS-V...I stagger pads because both Danny Puskar and Terry Fair recommended it.

<shrug>

The XP20 is basically the same as the R16.

I use GS1s for the street, then...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-05-2024, 05:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,878
Posted By BoilerUP
370mm DBA front rotor rings for the SS 1LE are...

370mm DBA front rotor rings for the SS 1LE are $290 each right know through KNS, with hardware priced at $41 per side. Kinda hard to beat that for consumable costs.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-03-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,965
Posted By BoilerUP
One dude on Bimmerpost thinks the ECF has swiss...

One dude on Bimmerpost thinks the ECF has swiss cheese sidewalls...that hasn't been my experience.

I've found I get a little rollover on the first lap or two if I'm 29psi or less and overdriving,...
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