Official F8X Road Course Laptimes

[jmg]

It's been over 2 years since the master list has been updated. I can't imagine the amount of new times that have to be input.

[fanatic1]

Originally Posted by MrSharkey

Anyone have a recent time at Chuckwalla? I am a motorcycle guy and run 1.55's there wondering what a F80x2 would run there? Seems like it should be way faster then 2:11.

Couldn't get there (sub 2) without cheater tires. A buddy ran 56's in his F80 with BFG R1 a few weeks ago.

[rezilient]

Originally Posted by JustAnothaM4

Was having some fun at Road Atlanta this past weekend. I have a lot to work on and build up confidence in certain areas.

Either which way..

Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta
1:38.08 JustAnothaM4 M4 GTS (AR1, Ferodo DSuno)

Hot Lap Footage:

Damn, that is fast. I was only able to get in the 1:55's with my M4 convertible in early November. It was my first time there so i think i could break high 1:40's but no way I'm getting anywhere near the 1:30's without some major work. What kind of times do you run at AMP?

[FormulaMMM]

Originally Posted by rezilient

Damn, that is fast. I was only able to get in the 1:55's with my M4 convertible in early November. It was my first time there so i think i could break high 1:40's but no way I'm getting anywhere near the 1:30's without some major work. What kind of times do you run at AMP?

Don't be too hard on yourself, he has a GTS. they're pretty quick.

[rezilient]

Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Don't be too hard on yourself, he has a GTS. they're pretty quick.

Oh, lol i missed the GTS part… okay i dont feel as terrible but I definitely have a lot of work to improve my skills before investing in more toys.

[JustAnothaM4]

Originally Posted by rezilient

Damn, that is fast. I was only able to get in the 1:55's with my M4 convertible in early November. It was my first time there so i think i could break high 1:40's but no way I'm getting anywhere near the 1:30's without some major work. What kind of times do you run at AMP?

lol!! Thanks man...yeah I have a slightly modified GTS so it's no slouch.

I haven't run at AMP yet. I might try that course this year.

[M1500Z]

'21 M2 Competition
Öhlins R&T 3 clicks Fr & Rr
GC camber plates Fr: -3.2 Rr: -2.3
AP 9668 front brakes
Ferodo DS3.12


Eagles Canyon Raceway 2:11.71

10/21 | ambient temp ~85-90°F
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar3 275/35-18 square (day 3 on them)

This was my first time at ECR and I really enjoyed it. The track is fun and quick with a good amount of blind exits due to elevation changes. I found it a challenging track to pick up speed on due to a visibility limitation (sitting too low) and perhaps not having enough roll control on the car—I was fighting some terrible fender rubbing because I'd set the car too low. Looking forward to going back and cutting some time off.

///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\

Circuit of the Americas 2:32.69

12/21 | ambient temp ~50ºF
Falken Azenis RT660 275/35-18 (full tread)

Back at COTA and after an extremely wet day, was able to find some grip and time in the sun. I really enjoyed the RT660s and believe they are faster than the SC3 (only other tire I've ever tracked on), but looking at data, they don't seem to be pulling any more lateral Gs. This is probably due to me learning the tire and not maximizing them. I've got a slightly faster rolling time of 2:32.24 and a theoretical of 2:31.7 using 4 splits.

Definitely know I can pick up time braking into T11 and 12 as well as exits of T18 and 19 so maybe there's a low 2:31/high 2:30 in me and the car as it sits now. I'm about to change to DS1.11 pads—hopefully not a downgrade in braking performance for the tire I'm running.

[fanatic1]

Originally Posted by M1500Z

'21 M2 Competition
Öhlins R&T 3 clicks Fr & Rr
GC camber plates Fr: -3.2 Rr: -2.3
AP 9668 front brakes
Ferodo DS3.12


Eagles Canyon Raceway 2:11.71

10/21 | ambient temp ~85-90°F
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar3 275/35-18 square (day 3 on them)

This was my first time at ECR and I really enjoyed it. The track is fun and quick with a good amount of blind exits due to elevation changes. I found it a challenging track to pick up speed on due to a visibility limitation (sitting too low) and perhaps not having enough roll control on the car—I was fighting some terrible fender rubbing because I'd set the car too low. Looking forward to going back and cutting some time off.

///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\///\\\

Circuit of the Americas 2:32.69

12/21 | ambient temp ~50ºF
Falken Azenis RT660 275/35-18 (full tread)

Back at COTA and after an extremely wet day, was able to find some grip and time in the sun. I really enjoyed the RT660s and believe they are faster than the SC3 (only other tire I've ever tracked on), but looking at data, they don't seem to be pulling any more lateral Gs. This is probably due to me learning the tire and not maximizing them. I've got a slightly faster rolling time of 2:32.24 and a theoretical of 2:31.7 using 4 splits.

Definitely know I can pick up time braking into T11 and 12 as well as exits of T18 and 19 so maybe there's a low 2:31/high 2:30 in me and the car as it sits now. I'm about to change to DS1.11 pads—hopefully not a downgrade in braking performance for the tire I'm running.

DS3.12 have much more initial bite than 1.11, but might be a better match w rt660

[jfritz27]

I found 1.11 to have extremely poor longevity, they seem to wear like butter. I went through a set of the fronts over ~2.5 days at NJMP Lightning (a shorter course with 2 major braking zones of around 140>70 and 120>60). I've never considered myself good/fast enough to be a bigtime brake-killer, so this surprised me. Now this is on stock system except for SRF, so maybe with your BBK that deals with heat much better you'll get more life out of them.

[M1500Z]

Originally Posted by fanatic1

DS3.12 have much more initial bite than 1.11, but might be a better match w rt660

I have little experience with. various pads and used the opportunity when switching to the APs to try the DS3.12. I'd only previously run Pagid RSL29s—decent pad, but weird pedal feel. The 3.12s are pretty fantastic but I feel with my tire choice (especially on the SC3s), they're a hair too aggressive and don't offer as much fidelity as I would like. What I mean is I often find myself too soft on initial braking to avoid instant ABS. My hope is the 1.11s will offer that fidelity, if not I can always continue to run the 3.12s... or try yet another pad.

Originally Posted by jfritz27

I found 1.11 to have extremely poor longevity, they seem to wear like butter. I went through a set of the fronts over ~2.5 days at NJMP Lightning (a shorter course with 2 major braking zones of around 140>70 and 120>60). I've never considered myself good/fast enough to be a bigtime brake-killer, so this surprised me. Now this is on stock system except for SRF, so maybe with your BBK that deals with heat much better you'll get more life out of them.

Yikes. I hope I don't have that experience. I've gotten 4 days out of my 3.12s (5 if you count a wet day where I doubt there was much wear) and they're about 40% life left. 2 of those days were at COTA which is not easy on pad wear.

[Driver407]

I agree about 1.11 going pretty quick.
I ran PFC08 on my oem setup for 9~ track days. With good bit of life still in the pads after that.
Then i upgraded to ap racing 9660 and tried out 1.11 the last year or so.

I figured i would get better life outa my pads with the bbk. That was not the case so far... I did 8~events. (6 thunderhill, 1 sonoma, 1 laguna seca). After my laguna event in December my 1.11 are ready for replacement.

Im not sure if the pfc compound was just better? Maybe im pushing harder? Maybe my expectations on bbk and wear were off? Wont know till i try some other compound.

Ive been looking at going back to PFC. Although it seems 08/011 compound is not available for 9660. Dont know much about the 33? that is available. Need to look into it further.

Also interested in stepping up to the 3.12 possibly. Will either be 3.12 or pfc most likely.

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by irokdayellup

Im not sure if the pfc compound was just better? Maybe im pushing harder? Maybe my expectations on bbk and wear were off? Wont know till i try some other compound.

Ive been looking at going back to PFC. Although it seems 08/011 compound is not available for 9660. Dont know much about the 33? that is available. Need to look into it further.
.

IMO, the PFC compounds are just the best.

If 33x compound is available for your BBK, get it. The 331/332 pads are incredible, albeit noisy on the street. The 11 compound was great on track and I never had to switch it out, but the 33X stuff lasts longer.

[Driver407]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

IMO, the PFC compounds are just the best.

If 33x compound is available for your BBK, get it. The 331/332 pads are incredible, albeit noisy on the street. The 11 compound was great on track and I never had to switch it out, but the 33X stuff lasts longer.

That was the feeling i was getting, the little research i did. That was the compound. Good to know. This would be for my track set, so noise is no issue.

I preferred the feel of the PFC to the ferodo also.

[Driver407]

While i'm in here. My best laps from the last year.

Laguna Seca: 1:44.63 Wet

Thunderhill East: 2:03.66

Thunderhill West: 1:25.81

Thunderhill West Reverse: 1:26.04

Thunderhill 5 Mile: 3:42.7

Sonoma: 1:55.2

[NYG]

Originally Posted by jfritz27

I found 1.11 to have extremely poor longevity, they seem to wear like butter. I went through a set of the fronts over ~2.5 days at NJMP Lightning (a shorter course with 2 major braking zones of around 140>70 and 120>60). I've never considered myself good/fast enough to be a bigtime brake-killer, so this surprised me. Now this is on stock system except for SRF, so maybe with your BBK that deals with heat much better you'll get more life out of them.

All Ferodos wear like cheese on a grater for me and it's sad because I REALLY like 1.11s but they're just not worth the money considering they're worth a weekend at the Glen.

PFC08/11 lasted forevvvvvvvvvvver.

I've recently switched to Hawks DTC70/DTC60 F/R combo on the R8 and I really regret not using them sooner. Their performance is exceptional and the prices really sets them apart from the other popular guys.

[EGbeater]

Originally Posted by MaynardZed

I post lap times on the main board only for those that actually post real laps in this thread. No friends, virtual laps, or laps from Randy Pobst. Its fine if you want to include those times in your post further down so as not to confuse me.

Updated Preferred Posting method (place at the top of your post) to help make my life easy

Lap time Your screen name CarType 6MT or blank (tires, pads, coilovers)

Video if you have it, preferably of your fast lap or a lap nearly as fast. Other board members may find it useful to look at your lines or driving style.

I'd like to keep this thread fairly clean. A few posts of commendation or constructive criticism is OK, but if you must go off on a lengthy discussion with another member please start another thread.

Again, the main point of this thread is for data collection. It is NOT a competition. Do not hesitate to post even if you feel your times are slow. More than likely you will improve on your own times very soon and can reference this thread for yourself.

These are my best lap times from 2020 and 2021, but as OP MaynardZed said, they could serve as data points for me (and others) as this year I should be on a full coilover setup rather than just Swift lowering springs, Vorshlag camber plates, a Hotchkis front bar, and wide wheels/tires... I'm certainly not a great driver, but I'm an old guy who's pretty experienced at driving these two tracks, so any significant reductions in lap time will be from improvements to my car's setup/grip (or just supremely ideal track conditions) rather than from me getting any better at driving—sad to say, my abilities have pretty much plateaued.

High Plains Raceway (HPR), Deer Trail, CO (2.55-mile full course)

1:57.60 EGbeater '16 DCT F80 July 3, 2021: 275/35 & 305/30 RE71R 18x10.5/19x11; Vorshlag camber plates, Swift Spec R springs, Hotchkis front swaybar, BM3 stage 2 93-octane tune, stock brakes w PFC08, no aero
VIDEO:

1:58.42 EGbeater '16 DCT F80 October 17, 2021: 305/30 RE71R 19x11 square; Vorshlag camber plates, Swift Spec R springs, Hotchkis front swaybar, SPL rear toe links, BM3 stage 2 91-octane tune, stock brakes w PFC08, no aero
VIDEO:

Pueblo Motorsports Park (PMP), Pueblo, CO (2.2-mile full course)

1:39.28 EGbeater '16 DCT F80 May 11, 2021: 295/30 & 315/30 Hoosier 18x10.5/18x11; Vorshlag camber plates, Swift Spec R springs, Hotchkis front swaybar, BM3 stage 2 91-octane tune, stock brakes w PFC08, no aero
VIDEO:

Pikes Peak Int. Raceway (PPIR), Fountain, CO (1.3-mile roval + infield; standard counterclockwise config)

1:03.14 EGbeater '16 DCT F80 August 15, 2020: 275/35 GY F1SC3 18x10.5/18x11; Vorshlag camber plates, Swift Spec R springs, OEM tune, stock brakes w PFC08, no aero
VIDEO (best lap only):

VIDEO (the entire session w the fastest lap):

– Hsun Chen

[spxxx]

Thunderhill West: 1:24.1 (MCS 1WNR, Yoko A052, Endless ME20, Stock Tune)

[spxxx]

Buttonwillow CW13 - 1:56.46 - (A052, MCS 1W)

[NYG]

Jealous of you West Coasters putting down fast laps while we're snowed in

[SYT_Shadow]

Track: VIR, IMSA course
Time: 2:02.4
Car: M4 GTS
Mods: camber plates at -2.5 front, girodisc iron conversion, 10.5 square wheels, hoosier R7. Otherwise stock

[SYT_Shadow]

Track: WGI, IMSA course
Time: 2:03.7
Car: M4 GTS
Mods: camber plates at -2.5 front, girodisc iron conversion, 10.5 square wheels, hoosier R7. Otherwise stock

[NYG]

Never fail to impress me SYT_Shadow

Insane.