[driven2exceSS]

Track = Mid-Ohio (Club Course (with chicane)
Elapsed Time= 1:41.50
Camaro Model = 2016 SS (Convertible)
Date=05/26/20
Tires= SC3's (20" 285/305)
Mods= Lowered, FE4 Sways, Brake cooling ducts, UDP, CAI, Ported TB, Ported IM, E85, Headers, High Flow w/ secondary cat, crush pipe, and AFM valves deleted, some weight reduction, Track Alignment w/camber plates, Motul 600 brake fluid, Hawks...(see signature)


Here is a video from a car (GT350) following me during one of the sessions. Skip to 2min mark, and at the end you'll realize why I let up and gave the point-by.

[OhioRiderAaron]

Track= Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course - Club
Elapsed Time= 1:39.88s
Virtual best: 1:39.55s
Camaro Model = 2018 2SS 1LE
Date= 5/26/2020
Tires= OEM SC3s 285/305 35-37 PSI hot
Mods= Raybesto ST45/ST43 brake pads

First event with the Camaro, first event since August of 2019 when i got rid of my M3 ZCP. Track was in pretty rough shape, dirt and dust in the chicane and keyhole; it may have been the first event of the year for Mid Ohio too, but I'm not sure. Pretty hot and humid, upper 80s, track was greasy in the afternoons so I didnt bother with the happy hours. There was pretty good turn-out of Camaros, one on Hoosiers and then the gentleman above with the tuned SS (i couldnt keep up with you on the back straight).

Given the conditions, I'm OK with a :39 but thought it would be easier to break into the 30s. Traffic hurt a few flyer laps giving way to faster GT3RSs, etc. First time on the SC3s and Raybestos, both of which are good and worked pretty well together. I'm interested to see how the car will do with RE71Rs tho as I thought the Goodyears were sensitive to pressure variations and got greasy. Hoping for a sub :38 next time out..

Video is on YouTube but there's no overlay yet as HLT wont export with Andriod 10 yet. Once i have that i will reupload the video (need a better camera mount too).

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by OhioRiderAaron

Track= Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course - Club
Elapsed Time= 1:39.88s
Virtual best: 1:39.55s
Camaro Model = 2018 2SS 1LE
Date= 5/26/2020
Tires= OEM SC3s 285/305 37-38 PSI hot
Mods= Raybesto ST45/ST43 brake pads

First event with the Camaro, first event since August of 2019 when i got rid of my M3 ZCP. Track was in pretty rough shape, dirt and dust in the chicane and keyhole; it may have been the first event of the year for Mid Ohio too, but I'm not sure. Pretty hot and humid, upper 80s, track was greasy in the afternoons so I didnt bother with the happy hours. There was pretty good turn-out of Camaros, one on Hoosiers and then the gentleman above with the tuned SS (i couldnt keep up with you on the back straight).

Given the conditions, I'm OK with a :39 but thought it would be easier to break into the 30s. Traffic hurt a few flyer laps giving way to faster GT3RSs, etc. First time on the SC3s and Raybestos, both of which are good and worked pretty well together. I'm interested to see how the car will do with RE71Rs tho as I thought the Goodyears were sensitive to pressure variations and got greasy. Hoping for a sub :38 next time out..

Video is on YouTube but there's no overlay yet as HLT wont export with Andriod 10 yet. Once i have that i will reupload the video (need a better camera mount too).

Congrats! You are just a few tenths away from the best lap there by Provoste on RE71Rs square. So, considering a green track and your first day ever in the car, thats a great result! BTW G3 prefer lower hot pressures: about 35psi - 36 max.

What is your alignment specs? And what drive mode did ya run?

Ps ive tried RE71Rs square (295) and they were no faster for me vs stockers. Top shelf tires for certain, but personally i see no reason to pay more. Looking fwd to the vid.

[Dwille]

It's been a while since I've posted. I will try to catch up on a few tracks...

Memphis International Speedway CW
1:12.10
ZL1 1LE (2018 M6)
Feb. 22, 2020
Michelin PS4S factory sizes
Mods - Castrol SRF, Pagid RSL19 pads front, RSL 29 rear Factory track spec alignment.



The locals were quicker than me in their ZLE's but I did my best! LOL.

[Dwille]

From last summers TT adventure trip with the SCCA...

Heartland Motorsports Park CCW
1:55.07
ZL1 1LE (2018 M6)
June 13, 2019 (Track Night in America)
Hankook RS4 305 square on factory rims.
Mods - Castrol SRF, Pagid RSL19 pads front, RSL 29 rear Factory track spec alignment



A fun afternoon. The dude in the GT350 was very quick and helped me get up to speed. He ended up in the 1:54's that day on cup 2's.

[Dwille]

From last summers TT adventure trip with the SCCA...

High Plains Raceway CCW
2:02.52
ZL1 1LE (2018 M6)
June 16, 2019 (SCCA National Time Trial)
Hankook RS4 305 square on factory rims.
Mods - Castrol SRF, Pagid RSL19 pads front, RSL 29 rear Factory track spec alignment



What an awesome track. I highly recommend High Plans Raceway. A very nice facility. The track itself has a stunning mix of elevation, blind corners and speed. Can't wait to go back.

[driven2exceSS]

Originally Posted by OhioRiderAaron

Track was in pretty rough shape, dirt and dust in the chicane and keyhole; it may have been the first event of the year for Mid Ohio too, but I'm not sure. Pretty hot and humid, upper 80s, track was greasy in the afternoons so I didnt bother with the happy hours.

THIS^^^ The track was REAL GREEN and dirty!! The first warm up laps I couldn't even imagine driving the track at speed!! Everyone was complaining about how slippery/polished the line was.

Haha, I wish you stopped by to say "Hi"

[OhioRiderAaron]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Congrats! You are just a few tenths away from the best lap there by Provoste on RE71Rs square. So, considering a green track and your first day ever in the car, thats a great result! BTW G3 prefer lower hot pressures: about 35psi - 36 max.

What is your alignment specs? And what drive mode did ya run?

Ps ive tried RE71Rs square (295) and they were no faster for me vs stockers. Top shelf tires for certain, but personally i see no reason to pay more. Looking fwd to the vid.

I experimented with the tires from 33 to 39 hot, and 35-37 produced the quickest laps. I tend to run my tires higher than others tho. I will give the 71's a shot, but I'm not expecting much of an improvement (outside of cold grip). I ran in track mode, sport 1 and 2.



My alignment ended up being -2.5/2.0 camber front/rear and 0/0.07 toe front/rear. I asked for -2.8-3.0 but when I picked up the car it was only 2.5, and they had broken the front splitter driving it up on the rack Definitely needs another 0.5 of camber tho, as it was under-steering pretty badly on the back half of the track.

Originally Posted by driven2exceSS

THIS^^^ The track was REAL GREEN and dirty!! The first warm up laps I couldn't even imagine driving the track at speed!! Everyone was complaining about how slippery/polished the line was.

Haha, I wish you stopped by to say "Hi"

I did walk by a few times but you must have been running around. I was a bit angry I couldn't keep up with a vert either

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by OhioRiderAaron

I experimented with the tires from 33 to 39 hot, and 35-37 produced the quickest laps. I tend to run my tires higher than others tho. I will give the 71's a shot, but I'm not expecting much of an improvement (outside of cold grip). I ran in track mode, sport 1 and 2.



My alignment ended up being -2.5/2.0 camber front/rear and 0/0.07 toe front/rear. I asked for -2.8-3.0 but when I picked up the car it was only 2.5, and they had broken the front splitter driving it up on the rack Definitely needs another 0.5 of camber tho, as it was under-steering pretty badly on the back half of the track.



I did walk by a few times but you must have been running around. I was a bit angry I couldn't keep up with a vert either

Two comments: most fast folks run 1 (or more vs less) degree split F vs R.

I am at 2.6F and 1.6R and the balance is very neutral in all corners: fast and slow. And tire wear very even. Couldn't ask for anything better imo with stock G3s (ditto with square RE71Rs as well btw).

Sport 1 has Stabilitrak engaged, so the car will feel tight not allowing for bigger slip angles and yaw (by design).

Not much to recommend Sport 2 over Race, assuming you are comfy controlling any potential of additional overslip on exits (which i get a sense that you are fully capable of ) That's the only difference as neither has Stabilitrak active.

Cheers!

[m3bs]

Roebling Road Raceway, Bloomingdale, GA 5/29/2020
2019 ZLE, bone stock except brake fluid.
1:19.91




First time out with the new toy. Still getting used to the way this car drives. I was hoping to beat my best time in my old M3, but it wasn't going to happen on that day. Unfortunately the afternoon heat and traffic prevented much improvement on this early session. There's certainly more in it, but that will have to wait for cooler weather and more seat time so I can get more confidence in the car. And a new set of tires since I pretty much killed the SC3Rs in one day.....Welcome to Roebling!

[Mountain]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Two comments: most fast folks run 1 (or more vs less) degree split F vs R.

I am at 2.6F and 1.6R and the balance is very neutral in all corners: fast and slow. And tire wear very even. Couldn't ask for anything better imo with stock G3s (ditto with square RE71Rs as well btw).

Sport 1 has Stabilitrak engaged, so the car will feel tight not allowing for bigger slip angles and yaw (by design).

Not much to recommend Sport 2 over Race, assuming you are comfy controlling any potential of additional overslip on exits (which i get a sense that you are fully capable of ) That's the only difference as neither has Stabilitrak active.

Cheers!

About the same setup: -2.6/-1.6 (F/R) camber, 0.0/+0.13 (F/R) toe. I agree with TrackClub. If anything, the car will feel a touch tail happy on certain turns. Some additional camber, like near -2.0, might help in the turns, but might hurt power-down. Plus, I hear as you get to -2.0 rear, you being to have toe adjustment issues. Personally, I am thinking to try a SS/FE3 rear bar as it is just a touch less stiff to try and plant the rear a little better.

[TrackClub]

Originally Posted by Mountain

About the same setup: -2.6/-1.6 (F/R) camber, 0.0/+0.13 (F/R) toe. I agree with TrackClub. If anything, the car will feel a touch tail happy on certain turns. Some additional camber, like near -2.0, might help in the turns, but might hurt power-down. Plus, I hear as you get to -2.0 rear, you being to have toe adjustment issues. Personally, I am thinking to try a SS/FE3 rear bar as it is just a touch less stiff to try and plant the rear a little better.

Looks like our set ups are almost identical, except i run a bit of toe out in F and more toe in R (+.0.24 i think?)
Overall the car is very stable and neutral in both slow and fast corners. Of course i can get it loose, but that's a driver induced issue Cheers!

[Mountain]

Got back to Grattan, finally. I was able to clean up a decent amount. There is still some time left on the table with some basics with brake/throttle overlap and tidying up T11-12, but I am happy with where I was able to put the car.

Also, I ran Track mode with all off for my last two sessions to give it a try. My thoughts are this: The car did feel noticeably different compared to PTM Race mode - enough that the first session I tried it, I had to get my self comfortable with pushing the car fully again. Just like the PTM/mode explanation by Tadge indicates (https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=496996; and others have mentioned) the car feels able to rotate a bit better and power-on feels a bit better/stronger. I definitely like it, it feels more natural, but I definitely had to "re-set" my brain briefly.

Best I did was a 1:28.70 with PTM Race (Race TC/no Stab/eLSD "Mode 3") and a 1:28.79 in Track/all-OFF (no TC/no Stab/eLSD "Mode 2").

Honestly, I feel like the potential between PTM Race and Track/all-OFF is minor; for the most part, it'll come to being used to one over the other/comfort.

Track= Grattan
Elapsed Time= 1:28.70
Camaro Model = 2017 SS 1LE
Date= 5/31/2020
Tires= GY SC3
Mods= PTM Race, Ferodo DS2500, RBF660, SS brake track cooling


Track= Grattan
Elapsed Time= 1:28.79
Camaro Model = 2017 SS 1LE
Date= 5/31/2020
Tires= GY SC3
Mods= Track/All-OFF, Ferodo DS2500, RBF660, SS brake track cooling

[Mountain]

Originally Posted by OhioRiderAaron

My alignment ended up being -2.5/2.0 camber front/rear and 0/0.07 toe front/rear. I asked for -2.8-3.0 but when I picked up the car it was only 2.5, and they had broken the front splitter driving it up on the rack Definitely needs another 0.5 of camber tho, as it was under-steering pretty badly on the back half of the track.

Try the other drive modes first. Try PTM Race and even all-off first. The eLSD engagement, TC and Stab can effect the feeling you have, too.