Finally Got Back To The Track!, Chuckwalla Raceway PCA TT |
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Finally Got Back To The Track!, Chuckwalla Raceway PCA TT |
Alphaogre |
Feb 1 2017, 05:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
Had a pretty good weekend out at chuckwalla this past weekend. Since I got that pop-up camper, we were able to camp at the track. The second day I had a wheel barring go out, nothing like going from the straight into turn 1 with a break peddle going to the floor due to the hub not being able to grab!
So, Sunday ended early but with six 20 min run times and one on Sunday, I was able to get an hour and forty min of time on the track! It's amazing how much practice you can get in with these PCA events. This weekend was the final sign off for my solo permit for all PCA time trial and track events. It was good to have the instructor because with all the improvements I made to the 914 since the last track time, I was really surprised how much harder I was able to push and balance the car. The car was set up with the following: •Short stroke 2.0L w/ Cam, dual webbers, board heads, 98mm higher compression pistons. •Front adjustable Swaybar, Rear adjustable coil-over bilstein HD shocks. Fiberglass bumpers front and back (50lbs weight savings on both ends) •205/50-R15 Yokohama Advan 200TW tires. First, the fail... I spun going through turn 1 on Saturday, I got distracted by the GT3's line for a split second. I flinched my foot on the throttle through the section of the corner where I catch the car scrubbing on the track out... in car of the spin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXAGFXo-N1U This video is the end of Saturday on the final Run time before the track went cold, so it was pretty much an empty track! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-DaFiX-Zyg my buddy who came out to watch snapped some pics from the weekend. Talking over how hard I'm flogging this poor thing but it just keeps giving! Huge thanks to MRD in vista for the motor build and help with the car everytime I need it. Mike has these 914's down! |
Alphaogre |
Feb 1 2017, 05:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
Talking lines and post run overview with my instructor, his car is the green car, 73 911 with built 3.8L wide body and full areo... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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wndsrfr |
Feb 1 2017, 08:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,427 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Nice post....my first DE event I spun on the first session....can still hear my instructor saying over the intercom...."Why'd ya lift?"
From a quick glance at the photos, you might consider lowering your suspension by 1/2 inch, maybe more....enjoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
Alphaogre |
Feb 1 2017, 10:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
Nice post....my first DE event I spun on the first session....can still hear my instructor saying over the intercom...."Why'd ya lift?" From a quick glance at the photos, you might consider lowering your suspension by 1/2 inch, maybe more....enjoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Yea, a split second distraction made my foot flinch just enough haha |
Cracker |
Feb 2 2017, 09:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Good job...everyone driving a little hard spins, ultimately. Your instructor's car looks to be a hot ride...your cars ride height doesn't look overtly high to me but lowering does help a bit - especially the rear.
PS: The secret to not being distracted by "passing GT3's"...is for you to be passing them! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) T |
Randal |
Feb 2 2017, 11:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Thanks for posting all the pictures and video. Man, that track is a trip for sure, but looks to be fun. I guess in the general state of things, it's not that far as we think nothing of going to Thunderhill (3 hours) or Buttonwillow (4+ hours). Of course Sears and Laguna are both like 1.5 hours.
Have you considered lowering the car a bit? Looks high in the pictures. Lowering is the cheapest performance change and it does make a difference. |
Alphaogre |
Feb 2 2017, 06:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
The car is still a street car, so the height is still set to make it usable and not a pain when I drive around town. It's a give and take... now that I went down to a shorter sidewall tire I think can go down a little more without clearance issues.
I obviously take a different line since I am trying to carry more speed in the low HP car, not getting distracted by other lines was something I was really trying to work on, especially since I can catch or keep up through the corners (as long as I drive MY line). |
campbellcj |
Feb 3 2017, 11:04 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool - Please consider coming out with POC and/or VARA as we need more 914s out there. I may be well outnumbered, but at least I think we do!
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Andyrew |
Feb 3 2017, 12:31 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Great first run!
That is quite the HP course for sure. |
Krieger |
Feb 4 2017, 12:10 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,686 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
Very cool my brother! Live the dream!
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Alphaogre |
Feb 9 2017, 04:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 28-May 12 From: San Diego Member No.: 14,487 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool - Please consider coming out with POC and/or VARA as we need more 914s out there. I may be well outnumbered, but at least I think we do! You mean come out and make your epic "R version" look even better out there? haha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I'll definitely look into some of the POC events I have heard they put on a great program, VARA is an entire new larger slippery slope down the rabbit hole hahaha |
campbellcj |
Feb 10 2017, 03:14 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,536 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Very cool - Please consider coming out with POC and/or VARA as we need more 914s out there. I may be well outnumbered, but at least I think we do! You mean come out and make your epic "R version" look even better out there? haha (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I'll definitely look into some of the POC events I have heard they put on a great program, VARA is an entire new larger slippery slope down the rabbit hole hahaha In all seriousness, I bet you'd have a great time and learn a lot with POC. For sure a lot of the guys are hardcore but there is a laser focus on Track Driving skills development, safety and fun that you do not see in many other clubs. I'm aiming to be at Willow Springs on Sunday (2/12) but unsure I will make it. |
michealangelo |
Apr 29 2017, 01:52 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 29-April 17 From: Nigeria Member No.: 21,054 Region Association: Africa |
Did the GT 66 just raced with yhu running backwards?....thats wicked mehn lol.
Anyways i bet yhu had real fun. |
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