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Forum: Interior Parts & Accessories 04-27-2019, 10:13 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,094
Posted By x_jarhead
I’d be in for both seats

I’d be in for both seats
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-15-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,247
Posted By x_jarhead
I have not tried to connect to the CAN bus but I...

I have not tried to connect to the CAN bus but I did learn that the PDR data has more channels than the OBD-2 port does. It contains tire pressure, tire temp, suspension deflection as well as TC and...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 04-01-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,525
Posted By x_jarhead
Let me add to the comment about riding with an...

Let me add to the comment about riding with an instructor. If you are new to high performance driving, a good instructor is worth their weight in gold. They can set you on a path to real safety and...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 03-23-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,321
Posted By x_jarhead
I’ve tried the “Hairpin” at Buttonwillow raceway...

I’ve tried the “Hairpin” at Buttonwillow raceway Park both ways and based on the data 2nd gear is about .07 seconds faster than 3rd. My minimum speed is about 38.5 mph. Doing it in second involves a...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 03-02-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,203
Posted By x_jarhead
SC3 vs Pilot Sport Cup - 90% Track/10% Street

After 1500 street and 300 track miles I need my first set of tires.

My use case is focused primarily on track performance but I drive the car to and from events, often 200-300 miles each way.
...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 02-21-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
Posted By x_jarhead
I’m interested but I get “Page not found” for you...

I’m interested but I get “Page not found” for you link.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 02-20-2019, 01:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,377
Posted By x_jarhead
I use Motul 660 and Hawk DTC60 pads. I fully bled...

I use Motul 660 and Hawk DTC60 pads. I fully bled the system (all the bleed valves on all the wheels and starting at the farthest caliper) at the beginning of the season. I usually bleed a little out...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 02-05-2019, 11:42 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 24,349
Posted By x_jarhead
I did my first test day at Buttonwillow last...

I did my first test day at Buttonwillow last Friday. Temps were about 50F. According to my FLIR the rotors were 800-900F and calipers were 500-600F using Hawk DTC-70 pads and Motul RBF-660 fluid....
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-25-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,247
Posted By x_jarhead
Sure, After setting up my Solo2 DL via WiFi...

Sure,

After setting up my Solo2 DL via WiFi by selecting an ECU profile and defining a couple of display screens I took it out to the car. I started the car with the OBD2 adaptor plugged into the...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-23-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,247
Posted By x_jarhead
Thank you, I tried that one today and it...

Thank you,

I tried that one today and it seems to work perfectly. I also turned on the resistor and set "silent on CAN Bus" and it all works perfectly now. I've got the LED set up as shift lights...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 01-22-2019, 09:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,247
Posted By x_jarhead
AIM SoloDL2 ECU Profile?

'I have a Solo2 DL datalogger that I'd like to get sorted out prior to my first track event of the season on February 2nd.

I've searched the forum but can't find anything about the Solo2 DL....
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-12-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By x_jarhead
Earlier this week I took the 1LE in to an...

Earlier this week I took the 1LE in to an alignment shop to convert it to track settings. Like many others, the tech had some trouble setting the camber to 2 degrees negative. After showing him a...
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-11-2019, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By x_jarhead
2019 Season Planning (Part 1 - Tires)

Introduction

I’m planning for the 2019 season with the new 1LE. Part of this planning involves selecting tires. It’s not as easy as it seems. There are a number of variables at play including...
Forum: Member Car Journals 01-11-2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,414
Posted By x_jarhead
FIN1LE

Here begins the story of my 2018 1SS 1LE track car.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 01-09-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,302
Posted By x_jarhead
"If you’re gonna do that many events, you’ll...

"If you’re gonna do that many events, you’ll prolly want a set of square wheels/tires to help even out tire wear... "

Indeed. I'm going that way for sure. In fact I have a Leroy Engineering Grid...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 01-08-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,302
Posted By x_jarhead
My use-case is just driving to/from events. I’ve...

My use-case is just driving to/from events. I’ve already sold my truck and trailer and I’ve got an offer for my M3 so I’ll be driving my 1LE to every event this year. Thunderhill and Buttonwillow are...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 01-08-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,302
Posted By x_jarhead
Thanks everyone, For me lots of noise and...

Thanks everyone,

For me lots of noise and dust are OK. I just don't want to destroy rotors while the pads are cold. It sounds like Hawk DTC-70s might be the best choice.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 01-07-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 878
Posted By x_jarhead
Fire drill over, I figured out the key words are...

Fire drill over, I figured out the key words are “put in the bolt and tap the head with a hammer while the strut bolts are loose”. With that it dropped to 2.4 degrees instantly.

Thanks to all...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 01-07-2019, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 878
Posted By x_jarhead
Help, alignment can’t get more than 1.5 camber

I’m at a performance alignment shop and like many others have experienced, they can get more than 1.5 degrees of camber in front. I have searched the forums and read a bunch of threads about...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 01-07-2019, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,302
Posted By x_jarhead
Track pads on the street

Oh wise denizens of Camaro6/1LE,

I'm going to buy a set of track pads for my 1LE. I have read the sticky'd Track Pat thread but the only thing I found regarding street use were warnings about a...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 12-17-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,302
Posted By x_jarhead
Also in SJC, I bought a 1SS 1LE on the Wednesday...

Also in SJC, I bought a 1SS 1LE on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving in Lone Tree Colorado while on a family vacation and had it trucked back here. 6 Miles at purchase and 325 miles today.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 12-17-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,145
Posted By x_jarhead
Does nobody make a spacer with the correct inside...

Does nobody make a spacer with the correct inside and outside hub diameter so that only the spacer would be required? It would be reasonably easy to make on a lathe. It seems there would be a market...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-16-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 993
Posted By x_jarhead
Great looking laps. That must have been really...

Great looking laps. That must have been really fun. Who’s event was that.

Might I humbly suggest there is likely time found in 9. Staying further right at the entrance would allow you to increase...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 12-05-2018, 12:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,363
Posted By x_jarhead
We use regular Solos for the school and I just...

We use regular Solos for the school and I just ordered a Solo2 DL for myself. I’m interested to see how the product has evolved and expect to spend some quality time learning about the data the DL...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 12-05-2018, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,799
Posted By x_jarhead
This is a great discussion. I am an engineer and...

This is a great discussion. I am an engineer and have many years experience developing and tuning race cars using a “data driven” methodology and I’m looking forward to a engineer level discussion of...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 12-03-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,363
Posted By x_jarhead
I work at a Data-Coaching a school where we have...

I work at a Data-Coaching a school where we have 20 Solo DLs (gen 1s) we do 6-8 events a year and I’ve never had any serious issues with any of them. It should be noted that keeping them plugged into...
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 11-26-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,363
Posted By x_jarhead
Cool, Is yours mounted with a RAM mount from the...

Cool, Is yours mounted with a RAM mount from the windshield? I can see the mount in your video.

Thanks,
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 11-26-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,363
Posted By x_jarhead
AIM Solo2 DL Install

I’m planning to add an AIM Solo2 DL Data logger to my 1LE. I regularly work as a “data coach” 1 on 1 as well as with a number of local organizations like Hooked on Driving, BMWCCA, NASA and others.
...
Forum: Wheels | Tires -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-24-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,991
Posted By x_jarhead
Great info. Another interesting data point is...

Great info. Another interesting data point is rolling diameter. I’ve gathered a bunch of data comparing the diameter of 285/30-20, 305-30/20 against 305/30-19 when searching for track tires and...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 11-23-2018, 11:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,305
Posted By x_jarhead
I paid $39,750 + tax and GM delivery fee. In...

I paid $39,750 + tax and GM delivery fee. In addition to PDR it has LPO black bow ties, carbon insert gas cap door, “1LE” floor mats and something called battery protection package (because...
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