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Originally Posted by kramard
I'm very fortunate to have had not once but twice set the VIR TT2 lap record this past weekend. I'll create a separate post about the Camaro Klaus wing kit (hint: it's tremendous if you're a track rat) but wanted to share with you all that I (finally) was able to get this big 4000lb hunk of metal to the top of the leaderboard and into the nasa record books. Some of you may have seen Ben Grambau's C5 'Vette get a bit of love for his record last year, so it's an honor to hold the record at the moment. I'm still learning the aero but targeting 55s later this year.
I dynoed 529 peak HP at the wheel, so the car is running a little tired. I'll need to check plugs and cats to see what could be robbing power. The balance of the car is pretty phenomenal w/ the 72" GTMax wing and Aero Sport Concepts splitter. I drove it to and from the track, full interior and the only mods that have been made are:
- Klaus GTMAX Swan Wing
- Aero Sport Concepts Splitter
- Front Giro Discs w/ ST45 pads all round
- Rotofab intake
- ADM reservoir
- Apex EC7 w/ A7s (315/325)
For those interested here is the video of the lap:
Pics of the car attached. Please excuse the blue trunk. I used a junk trunk while sorting out the mounting. This is a trunk-mounted kit. I'm not a sponsored car so all of the stuff that's on here is at my own expense to go faster. Happy to answer any questions about how this stuff works on track! |
WOW! Impressive line. Tires managed well. Great driving!
Observations;
Phat wing. As I understand the physics, the bottom surface of the rear wing has the greatest effect on aerodynamics. That goose neck configuration, given your opinion and lap time improvements from last season, definitely back it up. Good call on the reserve decklid. I wouldn't have risked my rear decklid either with all of the downforce that a non frame mounted wang like that generates.
Looks like your forward aero balances your aft aero magnificently! Bravo!
I need to try me a set of A7s.
I'm curious about those Giro rotors with the ST45s. How is your rotor/pad life in that configuration. I assume that you are still running the OEM Brembos?
Question;
What are your alignment specs?
I like the way that you think. Tires, reduced rotating mass, brakes and aero make a huge difference... and at a reasonable expense. IMHO, an LT4 that breathes well and cools well without SC circuit cavitation is more than adequate on a road course. Properly building an LT4 is an expensive proposition. My finances (and my beautiful wife) dictate that I should chose between the two.
Thanks for your insight.