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[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by fanatic1

Never know what you'll find at the track

Nice G8X

Dangerous to see open wheeled cars together with normal ones. Most clubs don't allow both.

[fanatic1]

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Nice G8X

Dangerous to see open wheeled cars together with normal ones. Most clubs don't allow both.

Originally Posted by SYT_Shadow

Nice G8X

Dangerous to see open wheeled cars together with normal ones. Most clubs don't allow both.

Good eye 👍 and the open wheel car didn't see the track today

[swagon]

Started getting a soft brake pedal on the fourth track day, I guess the OEM fluid wasn't cutting it anymore so changed over to RBF660 before the last, fifth event several weeks back. Definite improvement, quite obviously... But it's all part of the learning curve for me.

Last even was dry, finally, after the last two that were wet and greasy. It's racing season now so no private track events until September. And can't travel to Nordschleife or Spa due to corona. Maybe next year.

[kyrix1st]

Originally Posted by swagon

Started getting a soft brake pedal on the fourth track day, I guess the OEM fluid wasn't cutting it anymore so changed over to RBF660 before the last, fifth event several weeks back. Definite improvement, quite obviously... But it's all part of the learning curve for me.

Last even was dry, finally, after the last two that were wet and greasy. It's racing season now so no private track events until September. And can't travel to Nordschleife or Spa due to corona. Maybe next year.

Likely tires and fluids. Brake pads/rotors will hold up OK over a couple of laps in the beginning.

[D_SheerDrivingPleasure]

Yesterday at Lime Rock a guy rolled out this bad boy. Type D Jag I think.

[Suds]

Got a Pic?

Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

Yesterday at Lime Rock a guy rolled out this bad boy. Type D Jag I think.

[D_SheerDrivingPleasure]

Definitely one of the most interesting cars I've seen at a track day, historic racing aside.

[fanatic1]

Seeing more Gx at the track every time out

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by fanatic1

Seeing more Gx at the track every time out

Such awesome colors! I love it!

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by fanatic1

Seeing more Gx at the track every time out

I've seen only two G8X in the wild so far, and both of them, one M3 and one M4, were at a track day I attended. Great to see them being put to good use

[jmg]

Originally Posted by fanatic1

Seeing more Gx at the track every time out

How did they do?

[fanatic1]

Originally Posted by jmg

How did they do?

Very quick on stock Pirelli and stock brakes. Of course the brakes and tires suffered, but still quick.

[jmg]

I'm getting closer to just buying a Miata or 86 and just sending it. I'm holding back too much in the F80, I don't feel like I'm progressing.

[D_SheerDrivingPleasure]

Originally Posted by jmg

I'm getting closer to just buying a Miata or 86 and just sending it. I'm holding back too much in the F80, I don't feel like I'm progressing.

Yes! I'm with you on wanting a GR86 or miata but not because I'm holding back with the F80. I want a momentum car because I feel like a bull in a China shop. I'm improving but still lack the finesse that is required of less powerful car.

My hesitation: I hate getting passed. Unless you are L. Hamilton (or Shadow) behind the wheel of a spec miata it's invetitable. I take great pride in passing Tom, Dick and Harry in their Stuttgart specials.

[David0ff]

Originally Posted by jmg

I'm getting closer to just buying a Miata or 86 and just sending it. I'm holding back too much in the F80, I don't feel like I'm progressing.

F80/2 is hard to max out, took me 3 years and lots of aero, suspension and alignments to be able to drive it flat out no fear. Takes time but it's a great platform.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by D_SheerDrivingPleasure

Yes! I'm with you on wanting a GR86 or miata but not because I'm holding back with the F80. I want a momentum car because I feel like a bull in a China shop. I'm improving but still lack the finesse that is required of less powerful car.

My hesitation: I hate getting passed. Unless you are L. Hamilton (or Shadow) behind the wheel of a spec miata it's invetitable. I take great pride in passing Karen's in there Stuttgart specials.

Exactly, there are some tracks that I can go all out, but others that I feel like I'm not at the skill level to go that fast and be able to recover at the speeds the car is capable of.

I'm with you on getting passed and passing the GT3's and Lambos of less experienced drivers. I love it.

However, I do feel like my times are sometimes more about the car than the driver. And if I'm in a Miata getting passed, no big deal, it's a Miata... but when a Miata or GT86 passes me in the F80.... different story, lol!

I keep hearing owning a Miata just makes you a better driver. I can always get a faster car later anyhow.

[Suds]

I owned a ‘92 Miata with a lot of track parts on it, taught my 16 YO son to drive a stick with it. Every time I take a pass from one on the track in my M2/4 I know it will be a chase through the upcoming corners!

The car had coil overs with adjustable dampers, a Greddy turbo & Intercooler and a aftermarket LSD. And some other good stuff.

My son burned some 11’s with me in the car.

Originally Posted by jmg

I'm getting closer to just buying a Miata or 86 and just sending it. I'm holding back too much in the F80, I don't feel like I'm progressing.

[RSXDC5]

Originally Posted by jmg

Exactly, there are some tracks that I can go all out, but others that I feel like I'm not at the skill level to go that fast and be able to recover at the speeds the car is capable of.

I'm with you on getting passed and passing the GT3's and Lambos of less experienced drivers. I love it.

However, I do feel like my times are sometimes more about the car than the driver. And if I'm in a Miata getting passed, no big deal, it's a Miata... but when a Miata or GT86 passes me in the F80.... different story, lol!

I keep hearing owning a Miata just makes you a better driver. I can always get a faster car later anyhow.

I hear ya. This is a fast car with some weak spots that need to be addressed to inspire full confidence.

Replacing our oem dampers was the game changer for me, confidence immediately grew with proper footwork underneath me. It also makes you realize just how under-performing the oem dampers are vs other aspects of this car.

Fine-tune a future damper change with a track spec alignment, front monoballs & rear toe arms. This will provide you with that extra 10% in feel/confidence!

Tracks with no/few walls are your friend as well, they mentally allow you to push & in turn, learn.

If possible find a track/hpde org with low attendance or more available track time…sometimes this is achieved through the more 'exclusive' track events…

Just some random thoughts!

[The_Werm]

24hrs of Daytona winning car at PBIR last weekend

[fanatic1]

Originally Posted by jmg

I'm getting closer to just buying a Miata or 86 and just sending it. I'm holding back too much in the F80, I don't feel like I'm progressing.

Not a bad plan, sending it in a low powered car is how I learned, highly recommend it.

2002tii had 125hp

[dawei213]

How are you guys mounting the external Bluetooth GPS?

[fanatic1]

Originally Posted by dawei213

How are you guys mounting the external Bluetooth GPS?

Alcohol wipe and stick it in the passenger upper corner before it dries completely. Never failed, but clean both glass and rubber