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#1 OFFLINE   03 DSG Snake

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Posted 23 June 2011 - 07:14 AM

A few laps in my GT500.



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Posted 23 June 2011 - 09:01 AM

LOVE THIS!
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Posted 23 June 2011 - 10:12 AM

More like passing a C6.................  Posted Image  .  Cool vid, thanks for sharing.
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Posted 23 June 2011 - 11:04 AM

Thanks guys. First time on the track with the GT500 since I first got it and it was bone stock. I normally track my Cobra.

Had a blast with the Shelby, despite a few issues. Still had a ton of fun.

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Posted 23 June 2011 - 03:52 PM

I love that track....the Corvette braked on the hump?  That is where I usually upshift to keep the car planted on that part of the track, with a bit more angle that the 'vette took.  Great video.  ( Looks like somebody took a closer look at the infield on the back straight - monster track of dust from one side of the track to the other.....opps.)  ;-)

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Posted 23 June 2011 - 04:03 PM

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Posted 23 June 2011 - 04:47 PM

Looks like a hoot!  I saw those brake lights coming on at some bizarre times.  He needs you to show him how to drive!
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Posted 23 June 2011 - 06:02 PM

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Since my Cobra is my track car, I wanted to bring the Shelby out and take it 'easy' but get some video and photos in for the day.


3 issues were plaguing me that day:


1. Brakes - Hawk HPS pads were definitely not up to the task of slowing down a GT500 on 20" wheels on a hot day on a 2.5 mile course. I was taking it easy, but still I had to brake way too early to cut any fantastic times.

2. Heat - IAT2 temps were soaring after the 1st session. I ended up packing my intercooler tank with ice before each session, and it was enough to keep me cool enough to run. The biggest issue is the heat once coming back into the pits, it just won't go away. I think switching to a fanned Heat Exchanger like the Revan Racing unit will be huge for his reason alone. Being able to cool it down completely before going back out is key.

3. Shifting - I had a really hard time hitting 5th gear at 6k RPM. Front and back straight I couldn't hit the gear without backing off the throttle a bit. Often I just winded down in 4th before entering the next braking zone.




These issues definitely cost me a few seconds on the times without having to drive any harder than I was. I still came in 1.5 seconds quicker than my last times with the Cobra.  :shift: :hysterical:

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Posted 24 June 2011 - 06:07 AM

View Post03 DSG Snake, on 23 June 2011 - 07:14 AM, said:

A few laps in my GT500.




Nice.  I need to get out to Cali and drive Willow.  Nice long straights and long turns.
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Posted 24 June 2011 - 06:36 AM

View PostRevan Racing, on 24 June 2011 - 06:07 AM, said:

Nice.  I need to get out to Cali and drive Willow.  Nice long straights and long turns.

Lots of Shelby history as well at Willow.
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Posted 24 June 2011 - 08:57 AM

View PostMY500SS, on 24 June 2011 - 06:36 AM, said:

Lots of Shelby history as well at Willow.

Hell yeah.  That's where they realized they had built a "rocket ship"
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Posted 24 June 2011 - 09:00 AM

View PostRevan Racing, on 24 June 2011 - 06:07 AM, said:

Nice.  I need to get out to Cali and drive Willow.  Nice long straights and long turns.

Next time out it will be with a Revan Racing Heat Exchanger for sure.  :shift:




My primary track whore does need some more cooling as well.  :headscratch:  :hysterical:

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Posted 24 June 2011 - 05:31 PM

I really enjoyed this video. Awesome. Thanks for posting it.
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Posted 24 June 2011 - 06:01 PM

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Posted 24 June 2011 - 08:00 PM

View Post03 DSG Snake, on 24 June 2011 - 09:00 AM, said:

Next time out it will be with a Revan Racing Heat Exchanger for sure.  :shift:




My primary track whore does need some more cooling as well.  :headscratch:  :hysterical:


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Posted 29 June 2011 - 06:50 AM

View Post03 DSG Snake, on 24 June 2011 - 09:00 AM, said:

Next time out it will be with a Revan Racing Heat Exchanger for sure.  :shift:




My primary track whore does need some more cooling as well.  :headscratch:  :hysterical:


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Posted 29 June 2011 - 07:08 AM

View PostRevan Racing, on 29 June 2011 - 06:50 AM, said:

I know, I know..................Thanks R-

I owe you a call for a H/E.


I brought it out just for 'fun', but now I want to track it again and run harder and see where it gets me.  :shift: My track whore can wait.  :hysterical:

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Posted 06 July 2011 - 06:39 AM

View Post03 DSG Snake, on 23 June 2011 - 07:14 AM, said:

A few laps in my GT500.




hey 03, love the video. you mention 20" rims and  your sig says Alcoas, but in the begining of the vid your car looks like it has a different rim. they look nice, i was wondering what they are?

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Posted 06 July 2011 - 07:02 AM

View Post1FSTHRSE, on 06 July 2011 - 06:39 AM, said:

hey 03, love the video. you mention 20" rims and  your sig says Alcoas, but in the begining of the vid your car looks like it has a different rim. they look nice, i was wondering what they are?

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Nice vid, looks like a fun track with plenty of run off...
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