[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Well, it may actually depend on what the tires are doing...Here's the link.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...rack-mode.html

Can't help but be useful.


Norm

[TrackClub]

OminouSS: what Cup2 sizes do u run and how much did they set ya back? Thx!

[irmb]

Originally Posted by OminouSS

Took my car out to Thunderhill Raceway this weekend as I finally have enough break-in miles on her. I would say that this car kinda hauls ass.

I won't bore you with the whole session but here is my fastest lap. Put down a 2.04 which I think is pretty solid. I'm not familiar with the track so perhaps someone else can chime in on typical times. I know that in the Chrono Series race the fast Porsche put down a 2:02 and his car was a full blown race car. Not bad for a bone stock Camaro off the showroom floor with a lap belt
I'm pretty confident that with some more familiarization with the track and car that we can put down a 2 flat. Just need to get to know the lines. We ran bypass and then added cyclone. This video is with Cyclone.

How do I embed video, dammit!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ivlu8S...E%3C/iframe%3E

Here's a video with Rich from Abel Chevy in a customers z06 putting down a 1:58 on the 3 mile.

Rich races semi-pro I think and has done Thunderhill quite a bit. If you're within 6 seconds of him and its your first time at that track, you done good.

[TrackClub]

nothing quite like a Z06 on Hoosiers eh
Very smooth driving. He had it is Sport 2 yet I didn't spot TC come on at all. Thx for posting it!

[OminouSS]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

Do u mind if I copy your reply to the 1LE section? A bit of a tire discussion going there at the moment...

Please go right ahead. Glad to help if that turns out to be the case.

[TrackClub]

thx I did cross reference it already. are you running 19 inch wheels? cup2s seem very expensive in size 20 proly due to them being spec tires for uber makes....

[OminouSS]

Originally Posted by irmb

Here's a video with Rich from Abel Chevy in a customers z06 putting down a 1:58 on the 3 mile.

Rich races semi-pro I think and has done Thunderhill quite a bit. If you're within 6 seconds of him and its your first time at that track, you done good.

The point-by on the straight by the Viper was hilarious. Point & mash the throttle. Tool

If that was HOD Corvette day, I saw him drive. Unbelievably fast. I picked up a C5 just to go out and play a little cheaper and ran up against another Abel Vette in C class. I had never driven the car before other than to get it on the trailer. I was thrilled to keep up.

Anyway, my latest trip to Thunderhill was yesterday and I am now a second off 2 flat. That means I cut the lead time of the Corvette above in half on Cup2's in a bone stock Camaro. I cannot be more happy that this car has this kind of capability. I'd like to see it in the hands of a 'good' driver!

[OminouSS]

UPDATE: Rather than clutter up the thread with new posts of the same track I will just update this one as I inch closer towards the elusive 2:00:00 mark. Ran this same track and configuration yesterday and consistently bested my previous time. I ran very consistent 2:03's and sometimes down to the 2:02's. My best, very surprisingly came late in the day at 80 degrees in my last session. This is a testament to the Cup2's, at least when they're new. My new Personal Best: 2:02:106 So very close to the 2:01 I was shooting for this time out. I know there is time to be made up to the tune of seconds. I was not driving very well in these two laps as I missed my marks several times and battled a loose booty. I probably should not have been pushing since it was the last session and I was tiring, but most people had gone home and the track just came at me a little easier this session. Hope it is useful.

[irmb]

Originally Posted by OminouSS

UPDATE: Rather than clutter up the thread with new posts of the same track I will just update this one as I inch closer towards the elusive 2:00:00 mark. Ran this same track and configuration yesterday and consistently bested my previous time. I ran very consistent 2:03's and sometimes down to the 2:02's. My best, very surprisingly came late in the day at 80 degrees in my last session. This is a testament to the Cup2's, at least when they're new. My new Personal Best: 2:02:106 So very close to the 2:01 I was shooting for this time out. I know there is time to be made up to the tune of seconds. I was not driving very well in these two laps as I missed my marks several times and battled a loose booty. I probably should not have been pushing since it was the last session and I was tiring, but most people had gone home and the track just came at me a little easier this session. Hope it is useful.

Very nice!

Got got down to 2:15 last time - stuck behind traffic in B's. Moving to C's in hopes I can really wring it out without being impeded. Thinking my NA engine might only be good for 2:05 - but I got a lot of work to do before I get there! ;-)

Edit - and BTW - I really appreciate the video's. I like to see shift points and speeds. You're doing almost 70 over turn 9 and I was only about 62 - so I can def carry more speed there. thanks!

[OminouSS]

Originally Posted by TrackClub

OminouSS: what Cup2 sizes do u run and how much did they set ya back? Thx!

325/30-19 and 285/35-19 A bunch! Tire rack

Originally Posted by TrackClub

thx I did cross reference it already. are you running 19 inch wheels? cup2s seem very expensive in size 20 proly due to them being spec tires for uber makes....

Above

Originally Posted by irmb

Very nice!

Got got down to 2:15 last time - stuck behind traffic in B's. Moving to C's in hopes I can really wring it out without being impeded. Thinking my NA engine might only be good for 2:05 - but I got a lot of work to do before I get there! ;-)

Edit - and BTW - I really appreciate the video's. I like to see shift points and speeds. You're doing almost 70 over turn 9 and I was only about 62 - so I can def carry more speed there. thanks!

Glad to do it. My humble opinion on this track: turn 1 and 8 are key. I finally got to the place where I don't brake on 8. To stay in triple digits there is huge on the way up the hill