So I bought this car in January for $2k specifically for taking to the track. It has 180k miles on it, suspension, engine, exhaust, etc is completely stock. The only non stock item is the slotted rotors and HP+ brake pads on the front. The shocks and struts are worn out.
For tires I was running 9 year old Yokohama Advans. They are a racier tire, but these ones were pretty slick compared to new.
Eventually I plan to race the car but for now I am just getting a feel for her. I previously have tracked a 91 MR2 (non turbo) and raced a 96 Neon in Lemons/Chumpcar races.
The car ran good. I popped a radiator hose the first day and overheated the engine but the old girl ran all weekend. Probably got almost 3 hours of track time in.
Lap 5 is my fastest for the weekend.
Track - Gingerman Raceway in Michigan.
Group - 3 Balls Racing
Run Group - 2 (same as group 3 in NASA HPDE)
https://youtu.be/I7MC-lTbBxo
On Saturday I had a bit of a spin. I was seeing if I could take turns 5 & 6 a little faster - and the answer is not with these tires and suspension!
https://youtu.be/ki2PPILFG60
For tires I was running 9 year old Yokohama Advans. They are a racier tire, but these ones were pretty slick compared to new.
Eventually I plan to race the car but for now I am just getting a feel for her. I previously have tracked a 91 MR2 (non turbo) and raced a 96 Neon in Lemons/Chumpcar races.
The car ran good. I popped a radiator hose the first day and overheated the engine but the old girl ran all weekend. Probably got almost 3 hours of track time in.
Lap 5 is my fastest for the weekend.
Track - Gingerman Raceway in Michigan.
Group - 3 Balls Racing
Run Group - 2 (same as group 3 in NASA HPDE)
https://youtu.be/I7MC-lTbBxo
On Saturday I had a bit of a spin. I was seeing if I could take turns 5 & 6 a little faster - and the answer is not with these tires and suspension!
https://youtu.be/ki2PPILFG60