Hey, Any Texas GT4 Owners In Here?
#286
Don't know if it was somebody here, but I was asked for a ride a couple times and I had to decline because I was having the limp mode issue and didn't know if we would get stranded on track or something worse. My apologies though.
#287
Great event at COTA with BMW group. I only ran Friday, but had a little noise in the front end and didn't want to push my luck. I'll be back for more events there. Great to meet the other Texas GT4 owners and use the cars. My thanks to all involved especially BlackRain who got me doing pretty well in the final track time.
#288
I agree, the Texas Trifecta was a great event this past weekend at COTA! Having so many GT4s out there really made running in the heat well worth it. I also got to use my new Cantrell bar (and sub-bars) and Schroth harnesses and was super excited about how everything performed.
Before the end of the weekend I would also put my 29th heat cycle on my Hoosier R7s and while they probably don't have much left in them now I was surprised to be running 2:32s even on Sunday afternoon. Maybe the claims of increased longevity of R7s over the R6s is true after-all. Thanks to the owner of the silver 997.2 GT3 in the video linked below for pulling me along at a decent clip despite the heat.
It was also good to put some faces with usernames although I'm sure I'll probably mix up a few usernames and for that I apologize in advance. From those above, I appreciate the kind words and look forward to seeing y'all again real soon.
ShakeNBake: your car control is really unbelievable. Thanks so much for the ride!
myBailey07: I enjoyed running with you, thanks for letting me (just barely) hold onto your bumper.
Electron Mike: great to run with you as always and to meet your better half.
For those who'll be around next weekend at COTA, I'm going to be out on Saturday morning and am renting a Wolf prototype so don't run me over but please come by and say hello. I'll be in one of the garages.
Before the end of the weekend I would also put my 29th heat cycle on my Hoosier R7s and while they probably don't have much left in them now I was surprised to be running 2:32s even on Sunday afternoon. Maybe the claims of increased longevity of R7s over the R6s is true after-all. Thanks to the owner of the silver 997.2 GT3 in the video linked below for pulling me along at a decent clip despite the heat.
It was also good to put some faces with usernames although I'm sure I'll probably mix up a few usernames and for that I apologize in advance. From those above, I appreciate the kind words and look forward to seeing y'all again real soon.
ShakeNBake: your car control is really unbelievable. Thanks so much for the ride!
myBailey07: I enjoyed running with you, thanks for letting me (just barely) hold onto your bumper.
Electron Mike: great to run with you as always and to meet your better half.
For those who'll be around next weekend at COTA, I'm going to be out on Saturday morning and am renting a Wolf prototype so don't run me over but please come by and say hello. I'll be in one of the garages.
#289
2016 06 17 - Garvish GT4 (following Nixon GT3) at COTA: 232.88 - YouTube
For those who'll be around next weekend at COTA, I'm going to be out on Saturday morning and am renting a Wolf prototype so don't run me over but please come by and say hello. I'll be in one of the garages.
Enjoy the run next weekend, that spaceship is quick so I'm sure it will be eye opening!
#291
I don't think there is going to be anything too exciting. I'll post a graph to show the difference, but it felt like power was down ~50HP in that heat and humidity.
Green trace is in spring, blue was sometime over weekend. 4 secs difference in lap-times is my estimate.
Attachment 1062979
Green trace is in spring, blue was sometime over weekend. 4 secs difference in lap-times is my estimate.
Attachment 1062979
#292
You have to be VERY careful of that yellow box. I just clipped it with my inside rear wheel the weekend and it caused the car to lose rear traction and come around FAST. As I counter steered into it, to the outside, the car hit the outside rumble strip which completely made it lose traction and I was only along for the ride. 360 degrees later I came to a stop on the outside of track out.
I told myself that it is good news and bad news. Good news is that I did not hit anything. Bad news is that I f*&ked up badly...
At cota, those yellow boxes are BAD news.
I told myself that it is good news and bad news. Good news is that I did not hit anything. Bad news is that I f*&ked up badly...
At cota, those yellow boxes are BAD news.
#293
LOL, that was me. I was in the 19 car. I was trying to get out of the way before the carousel when you came thru in ad+/ad run group 1st session.
I appreciate you not wanting me to have to walk back if we got stuck, it is a long track. I did get to see what the car can do when driven by a competent driver, thank you!
maybe next time.
#294
I came down from OKC for the BMW Trifecta. As the 1st and now one of 2 GT4's in Oklahoma, it was nice to see so many other GT4's.
Ran with Electron Mike for awhile while trying to figure out the track. Sunday learned how to avoid turn 3 altogether and go straight to 4! LOl
Seriously had a great time, nice to see so many well driven GT4's out there. Hope to run and learn from you guys again soon!!!
Ran with Electron Mike for awhile while trying to figure out the track. Sunday learned how to avoid turn 3 altogether and go straight to 4! LOl
Seriously had a great time, nice to see so many well driven GT4's out there. Hope to run and learn from you guys again soon!!!
#295
T19 was taken way to tight in my opinion. (2:31 is bone stock Boxster Spyder - but there are others way faster than me!)
#296
You have to be VERY careful of that yellow box. I just clipped it with my inside rear wheel the weekend and it caused the car to lose rear traction and come around FAST. As I counter steered into it, to the outside, the car hit the outside rumble strip which completely made it lose traction and I was only along for the ride. 360 degrees later I came to a stop on the outside of track out.
I told myself that it is good news and bad news. Good news is that I did not hit anything. Bad news is that I f*&ked up badly...
At cota, those yellow boxes are BAD news.
I told myself that it is good news and bad news. Good news is that I did not hit anything. Bad news is that I f*&ked up badly...
At cota, those yellow boxes are BAD news.
#297
#300
The local Xpel shop here in San Antonio printed me a set once. Maybe ask the Austin shop if they can. Otherwise, just use painters tape. We all do from time to time.