semislickR32 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) Here are some pics from the John Bowe course up at Mallala today. Thanks to Kim for organising - a high calibre field today making the old R32 look like a bunky old piece of crap next to the R35s, GT3s & F430! tip for young players: never click post topic twice when you've got attachments! Edited March 22, 2010 by semislickR32 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
semislickR32 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 forumpostingrage! will sort out shortly... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5144605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
semislickR32 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) sorted it out I think... Edited March 22, 2010 by semislickR32 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5144610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
typevu Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Very nice pics! Those brakes are delicious. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5144642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V35-2005 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Here are some pics from the John Bowe course up at Mallala today. Thanks to Kim for organising - a high calibre field today making the old R32 look like a bunky old piece of crap next to the R35s, GT3s & F430! glad that you enjoyed the day! although i was only out there for a few hours today, i managed to get sunburnt - note to self: use supplied sunscreen next time. however, in my defence, i was distracted by all the nice cars around me so had no time to put sunscreen on... F430 and the pair of R35's got a lot of attention. to those who didn't go: you missed out on some awesome sights and sounds. - Kim Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5144720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
heslo Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Looks like a great day! Well done Kim, I know I always have a blast on those days! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5144734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V35-2005 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 just a selection from today: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5144758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
semislickR32 Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) nice pics Kim - the twin R35s look ready to take over the world and yeah those carbon brakes on the F430 are nuts. crazy how hardcore the setup is for cars that don't tend to see much track time. Tom gave it plenty though once he'd got into the groove. Only complaint I have about the day was the clown driving my car best lap of the day was my first and just got progressively slower throughout the day struggled to find grip on initial braking and turn-in all day. The new 2860s were a lot of fun though! edit: that's a lot of smilies in 4 sentences! Edited March 22, 2010 by semislickR32 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5145159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krishy Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 definitely some nice pics in there and those brakes.....i want some now lol....that ferrari looked tough and i just love the number plates "BROKE" lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5145233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRoNic... Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Those brakes just barely fit under the LMGT4's on the 32 haha Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5145236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark.sky Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Sweet pics! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5145407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
semislickR32 Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Those brakes just barely fit under the LMGT4's on the 32 haha yeah they are pretty snug 345mm rotors + 4-pots under 17's. if their stopping power was matched by tyre grip I'd be laughing, but instead had loads of lockups... need to sort my pressures i think. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5145411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V35-2005 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 yeah they are pretty snug 345mm rotors + 4-pots under 17's. if their stopping power was matched by tyre grip I'd be laughing, but instead had loads of lockups... need to sort my pressures i think. i thought i heard your car locking up at the end of the straight (before Turn 3) a couple of times - wondered why that was happening with your big brakes? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5145670 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris L Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Great Pictures! motoring porn! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5145959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adelaideprosound Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 i thought i heard your car locking up at the end of the straight (before Turn 3) a couple of times - wondered why that was happening with your big brakes? That generally happens if the brakes are new, as in new rotors, new pads coupled with the clamping force of brand new rotors in the calipers. Thats why you need to do a good dose of kilometres wearing the brakes in correctly to avoid this issue. I had the same problem after fitting mine two days before a track day. It was a fun 5 laps i tell you, but then they settled down. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5147178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
semislickR32 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 i thought i heard your car locking up at the end of the straight (before Turn 3) a couple of times - wondered why that was happening with your big brakes? yeah it was happening all day and into the northern hairpin as well. Suspects are a combination of tyre pressure issues (started way too high, then lost the ability to check as the heat of the valve was melting my supersheap auto tyre gauge!!), but main problem is I think my dampers are shagged (old bilsteins which were on it from Japan) so the car was bouncing and tyre lifting off as I went from full throttle to full braking. need to spend more $ on coils Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5160069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V35-2005 Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 yeah it was happening all day and into the northern hairpin as well. Suspects are a combination of tyre pressure issues (started way too high, then lost the ability to check as the heat of the valve was melting my supersheap auto tyre gauge!!), but main problem is I think my dampers are shagged (old bilsteins which were on it from Japan) so the car was bouncing and tyre lifting off as I went from full throttle to full braking. need to spend more $ on coils were you running semi slicks? (i can't remember) as their start temp is a lot lower than street compounds (i start off 28-30psi cold with mine) re dampers - i had a similar problem with pogo'ing with my old (standard) suspension - the front/back weight transfer was all over the place and the car felt like it was lifting off on the wrong side. new coilovers fixed the problem easily. it's a never ending upgrade cycle! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5163576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
semislickR32 Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 were you running semi slicks? (i can't remember) as their start temp is a lot lower than street compounds (i start off 28-30psi cold with mine)re dampers - i had a similar problem with pogo'ing with my old (standard) suspension - the front/back weight transfer was all over the place and the car felt like it was lifting off on the wrong side. new coilovers fixed the problem easily. it's a never ending upgrade cycle! yeah got new A048s, started at 28psi but they were up to 40 straight after the first session. bled them back to 32 hot, then lost the ability to check due to melting tyre gauge yes it is never ending, tossing up whether to spend 2k+ on some S/H tein type flex or ~1k on super streets. SS aren't ideal but they are cheap and will probably be better than what I've got now. I still have a near-new set of Tein Type Flex from my S15, but they're pretty useless due to not owning an S15 any more. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5167123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
V35-2005 Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 yeah got new A048s, started at 28psi but they were up to 40 straight after the first session. bled them back to 32 hot, then lost the ability to check due to melting tyre gauge yes it is never ending, tossing up whether to spend 2k+ on some S/H tein type flex or ~1k on super streets. SS aren't ideal but they are cheap and will probably be better than what I've got now. I still have a near-new set of Tein Type Flex from my S15, but they're pretty useless due to not owning an S15 any more. 40psi is quite a bit and would have felt like tires were squirming but bummer about your tyre gauge! imho, the more you spend on suspension the better a result you'll have, but i'm sure that there are plenty of threads here about suspension choice... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5168015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
semislickR32 Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 40psi is quite a bit and would have felt like tires were squirming but bummer about your tyre gauge!imho, the more you spend on suspension the better a result you'll have, but i'm sure that there are plenty of threads here about suspension choice... true, but the more you spend on EVERYTHING the better (kinda! ) I will wait and see if anything decent comes up s/h in the next month or so... meanwhile need to get rid of my S15 coils so I can spend more on better things Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313031-mallala-trackday-223-pictorial-goodness/#findComment-5169753 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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