Finally able to hit the track in the Camaro - Page 2

citizennick · 09-02-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mbar

Do you like the 285/305 setup? is it sitting on 9.5/10.5 rims?
Thanks

Yes, I believe the 285/305 is a great setup for these. The wheels are 9.5 & 11.

citizennick · 09-02-2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

What did those "YES" and "NO" signs signify?

Norm

Passing zones

drewksmracer · 09-02-2016, 11:30 AM

Great vid! What mods / tires did you run on your 2014 Focus ST? That's my current daily driver and I've been looking at Camaros.

citizennick · 09-02-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by drewksmracer

Great vid! What mods / tires did you run on your 2014 Focus ST? That's my current daily driver and I've been looking at Camaros.

It was stage 3, BC Racing coilovers, TeamDynamics Pro Race 1.2 17x9 with Nitto NT01's. Stoptech rotors, stainless brake lines and Hawk HP+ pads. Kept having overheating issues like so many have had when taking it out on the track.

drewksmracer · 09-02-2016, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by citizennick

It was stage 3, BC Racing coilovers, TeamDynamics Pro Race 1.2 17x9 with Nitto NT01's. Stoptech rotors, stainless brake lines and Hawk HP+ pads. Kept having overheating issues like so many have had when taking it out on the track.

Nice setup. I track my ST every once in a while on Bridgestone RE71's and DTC70 brake pads. Otherwise it's stock, and it overheats just like yours did. I can do 3 laps before the water temps climb and I have to do a cool down lap. It's my rainy day track car since I have better options in the garage. I don't track it enough to bother with mods, plus I want to stay stock for SCCA autocross.

kropscamaro16 · 09-02-2016, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by drewksmracer

Nice setup. I track my ST every once in a while on Bridgestone RE71's and DTC70 brake pads. Otherwise it's stock, and it overheats just like yours did. I can do 3 laps before the water temps climb and I have to do a cool down lap. It's my rainy day track car since I have better options in the garage. I don't track it enough to bother with mods, plus I want to stay stock for SCCA autocross.

Hmm what is the better options? lol

LibertyHill · 09-02-2016, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by citizennick

I honestly have no clue how it happened, but I'm assuming it happened at the track since it started making noise later on in the day. I replaced them all with BMR's.

Ahhhh just making noise. Very good. Bumping those links to the top of my list now.

Norm Peterson · 09-02-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by citizennick

Passing zones

Thanks. Makes a lot more sense now . . . guess the organizers don't want to see much passing in the braking zones.

Norm

drewksmracer · 09-02-2016, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

Hmm what is the better options? lol

Look to your left under my user name

I have some other toys in the garage but that's my nicest one.

citizennick · 09-05-2016, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

Hmm what is the better options? lol

For track just about anything is a better option than the Focus ST! Great handling cars but it sucks how they start overheating RIGHT as you get into your groove.

citizennick · 09-05-2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by drewksmracer

Nice setup. I track my ST every once in a while on Bridgestone RE71's and DTC70 brake pads. Otherwise it's stock, and it overheats just like yours did. I can do 3 laps before the water temps climb and I have to do a cool down lap. It's my rainy day track car since I have better options in the garage. I don't track it enough to bother with mods, plus I want to stay stock for SCCA autocross.

Those things are monsters in F-street. Part of me wants to get another one just for that reason.

ParisTNDude · 09-05-2016, 10:41 AM

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Last track day I drove was the Nurburgring in my C5 Corvette in 2009...about 15 laps. I think it cost me 18 Euros a lap...lol. In the US, a track day cost ya $300 or more. You did a great job and thanks for video.

citizennick · 09-05-2016, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Last track day I drove was the Nurburgring in my C5 Corvette in 2009...about 15 laps. I think it cost me 18 Euros a lap...lol. In the US, a track day cost ya $300 or more. You did a great job and thanks for video.

Damn that's a lot. At my local track it's around $80 or so. Annual membership is $550. Way better value than a membership at the local golf course lol.

Thor142 · 09-06-2016, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by citizennick

Damn that's a lot. At my local track it's around $80 or so. Annual membership is $550. Way better value than a membership at the local golf course lol.

Holy hell! $80 a day or $550 for the year?! I could drive there and stay in a decent hotel and STILL save money over tracking at Watkins glen.

How many weekends a year is the track open to you with the membership?

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drewksmracer Drives: 911 GT3 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 20	Great vid! What mods / tires did you run on your 2014 Focus ST? That's my current daily driver and I've been looking at Camaros.

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