[LuckZL1]

Originally Posted by Llamarage

Would the more sensible option be to get lighter wheels in 19x11 and 19x12 with new stock tire, and just sit with the stock setup until my skill level improves before touching suspension ?

Will post videos of my laps next time at the track wont be for a couple of months due to weather.

For references its turn 2 and 8 where I feel it the most.

A lot of good suggestions from other members except the aero part (Trade for a ZLE) - Obviously I don't think that was ever one of your options mentioned lol.

Honestly, start slow for sure, you already took it to the track on stock wheels it sounds like so go down to 19's and do a ZLE wheel/tire size setup. I also highly recommend to do the ZLE rear cradle lockout kit as it stops the rear end from wiggling a lot. BMR is a cheaper lock-out kit but you might as well do ZLE. Also look into Anti-Gravity batteries and making the car lighter.

The rest should be driver mod after that BMR and SPL are the go to for suspension parts, but I would definitely take the time to add a part, then track it and see if it helps your times.

DON'T GO TO COIL OVERS quickly. Your consumable costs will go up as coil overs need to be rebuilt within 5k-20k miles depending on driving habits, brand, etc.

[Llamarage]

Originally Posted by NG329

Don't do anything to the car (other than tires) until you're at the fast end of the advanced group. That car as is would probably finish in the top 10 at an SCCA race as select tracks.

Here's a video of my ZL1-1LE PB about 2.5 seconds off his pace on used hard compound slicks on a car that I would go commute to work in on the following Monday.



...and as impressive as my lap is, there was a guy that I met this season in a E90 stock road legal M3 with MISMATCHED 200tw tires up my ass and matching my times. Let this sink in.

Will stick with just changing tires.

Nice lap what are you using for your lap timer and camara ?

And I've be humbled many times by "slower" cars, it not the car it's me holding the car back.

[Llamarage]

Originally Posted by cdb95z28

Are you aware of being able to change the MagRide damper settings? Is it possible you did not have the dmapers in Track mode? OR, was the car previously modified?



PDR is actually a great tool. Most don't know it is not just a camera. It captures tons of vehicle and lap data.

Was in track mode and no the car was stock when bought.

I went with the Garmin Catalyst was told its great for beginners plus it was on sale.

[Llamarage]

Originally Posted by LuckZL1

A lot of good suggestions from other members except the aero part (Trade for a ZLE) - Obviously I don't think that was ever one of your options mentioned lol.

Honestly, start slow for sure, you already took it to the track on stock wheels it sounds like so go down to 19's and do a ZLE wheel/tire size setup. I also highly recommend to do the ZLE rear cradle lockout kit as it stops the rear end from wiggling a lot. BMR is a cheaper lock-out kit but you might as well do ZLE. Also look into Anti-Gravity batteries and making the car lighter.

The rest should be driver mod after that BMR and SPL are the go to for suspension parts, but I would definitely take the time to add a part, then track it and see if it helps your times.

DON'T GO TO COIL OVERS quickly. Your consumable costs will go up as coil overs need to be rebuilt within 5k-20k miles depending on driving habits, brand, etc.

Will do thank you for the information.
Way way down the line was looking at the DSSV.

[NG329]

Originally Posted by Llamarage

Will stick with just changing tires.

Nice lap what are you using for your lap timer and camara ?

And I've be humbled many times by "slower" cars, it not the car it's me holding the car back.

I use two setups and you can see them both on my channel if you need an example.

My First setup I use a headrest mounted GoPro and an Aim Solo2 lap timer. To edit the videos I use RaceRender on a laptop. Setup the overlay and sync it with the Aim Data after importing on the laptop.

The Second setup uses the RaceChrono Pro app on the phone paired to an OBDII device and a RaceBox Mini 25Hz GPS device. The phone app grabs the video and the OBDII data and automatically sets up and syncs the overlay. With this setup, you can also use GoPro footage as well but it's not necessary as most phones record up to 4k now.

The video I posted earlier has no overlay, but here's the RaceChrono version of the lap:

[Llamarage]

Originally Posted by NG329

I use two setups and you can see them both on my channel if you need an example.

My First setup I use a headrest mounted GoPro and an Aim Solo2 lap timer. To edit the videos I use RaceRender on a laptop. Setup the overlay and sync it with the Aim Data after importing on the laptop.

The Second setup uses the RaceChrono Pro app on the phone paired to an OBDII device and a RaceBox Mini 25Hz GPS device. The phone app grabs the video and the OBDII data and automatically sets up and syncs the overlay. With this setup, you can also use GoPro footage as well but it's not necessary as most phones record up to 4k now.

The video I posted earlier has no overlay, but here's the RaceChrono version of the lap:

Why the two setups does one provide more data than the other?
Or ease of use?

[NG329]

Originally Posted by Llamarage

Why the two setups does one provide more data than the other?
Or ease of use?

Assuming you are already using a newer iPhone, Racechrono is way more user friendly and about $400 total spent to do it right. To get the OBDII data with the Aim Solo, you will need the DL version of that device which I do not have.

If your car has PDR, then just download the Cosworth software to your laptop to get more detailed data from the video file on the SD card.

[Llamarage]

Originally Posted by LuckZL1

Honestly, start slow for sure, you already took it to the track on stock wheels it sounds like so go down to 19's and do a ZLE wheel/tire size setup.

Re reading and checking my notes do you mean Front: 19x11" with 305/30R19 tires and Rear: 19x12" with 325/30R19 tires.

Will it fit not having to notch anything out for clearances, rubbing etc.