Laguna pic from yesterday...excellent track day.

HP Autosport · 03-05-2008, 03:47 PM

Steve,

What kind of times were you turning at Laguna when I was behind you?

Harold

HP Autosport · 03-05-2008, 08:31 PM

Here is one from Laguna Seca a few months ago!

SteelTorque · 03-05-2008, 09:28 PM

Were you able to run better times than your Audi pal?

I'm assuming YES...

S4to335 · 03-06-2008, 10:07 AM

Ah...no..I think I was running about the same...that Audi has mad power..it is a Stage 3 car...when I first went on track with him back in april 07 he ate me alive..I was totally stock. Now after a bunch of mods..and a SSTT...and 100 octane..it is more close. To be honest..I think he has me slightly...I heard the following day he was having issues with his car..maybe he was down a little bit on power.

Harold...I dont have a transponder..so I dont have any official times..what were you running? Was your girlfriend/wife timing you?

S4to335 · 03-06-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Here is one from Laguna Seca a few months ago!

Nice pic man...I wish these photographers would get good shots when we are close to the berms though...

HP Autosport · 03-06-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

Ah...no..I think I was running about the same...that Audi has mad power..it is a Stage 3 car...when I first went on track with him back in april 07 he ate me alive..I was totally stock. Now after a bunch of mods..and a SSTT...and 100 octane..it is more close. To be honest..I think he has me slightly...I heard the following day he was having issues with his car..maybe he was down a little bit on power.

Harold...I dont have a transponder..so I dont have any official times..what were you running? Was your girlfriend/wife timing you?

Just a friend of mine.

I had a transponder...When there was a clear track, I was able to clock 3 laps all with in 0.2 seconds of each other just at a bit over 1:47. I think you are at least a second quicker. The understeer and not knowing where to set the tire pressures on the new Pilot Sport Cups probably hurt me. I should be running in the 1:45s.

I'll be installing a set of anti-roll bars from Hotchkis in a few weeks. Then it is back at Laguna on April 7th for more testing!

Harold

S4to335 · 03-06-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Just a friend of mine.

I had a transponder...When there was a clear track, I was able to clock 3 laps all with in 0.2 seconds of each other just at a bit over 1:47. I think you are at least a second quicker. The understeer and not knowing where to set the tire pressures on the new Pilot Sport Cups probably hurt me. I should be running in the 1:45s.

I'll be installing a set of anti-roll bars from Hotchkis in a few weeks. Then it is back at Laguna on April 7th for more testing!

Harold

you shouldnt have much understeer with your set up..that is interesting. I think I would need the HKS rear bar if I was running a staggered R compound setup...but I am trying to maximize tire longevity...hence the uniform set up. I would love to have some more negative camber up front..it really would have helped in turn #2, #3, and #4. Yes, having the wrong pressures on the Pilot sport cups would hurt..you said you were up at about 40 hot then?

I am gonna try to get a transponder..the one I got last tiime was on a group buy..it was an AMB transponder...but I sold it with my Miata race car.. My old BMW race car had one too..hot lap timer...and I mistakenly forgot to remove it before I sold it. Ugh.

HP Autosport · 03-06-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

you shouldnt have much understeer with your set up..that is interesting. I think I would need the HKS rear bar if I was running a staggered R compound setup...but I am trying to maximize tire longevity...hence the uniform set up. I would love to have some more negative camber up front..it really would have helped in turn #2, #3, and #4. Yes, having the wrong pressures on the Pilot sport cups would hurt..you said you were up at about 40 hot then?

I am gonna try to get a transponder..the one I got last tiime was on a group buy..it was an AMB transponder...but I sold it with my Miata race car.. My old BMW race car had one too..hot lap timer...and I mistakenly forgot to remove it before I sold it. Ugh.

The fronts got up to 42 hot, I knew it was too high and lowered it...but I think it will take me some time to sort it all out.

If you would like a set of Hotchkis anti-roll bars, please let me know.

Harold

HP Autosport · 03-07-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

Nice pic man...I wish these photographers would get good shots when we are close to the berms though...

These guys took the photos on the 25th:

http://www.extpictures.com/home.php

S4to335 · 03-07-2008, 12:34 AM

Thanks..but he is more expensive than gotbluemilk.com...shoot.

Flat Out 32 · 03-07-2008, 08:11 AM

Those are some nice pics, I dream of racing in Laguna! By any chance, it appears you are running with harness belts, how did you manage to secure them within regulations? For the next time, have the Audi read your plate!

sambonator · 03-07-2008, 11:25 AM

The car looks really slammed down low...

S4to335 · 03-07-2008, 11:53 AM

It is really that the shots are being taken with the car really in action..and compressed. It doesnt look like that at rest...either Harold's car or mine.

unicalex · 03-09-2008, 12:02 AM

love the pictures
wow!

neria · 03-11-2008, 09:53 AM

Very nice guys. I live in Utah so we only have a half a year to race out at our new track. I'm getting my car prepped right now!

S4to335 · 03-11-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by neria

Very nice guys. I live in Utah so we only have a half a year to race out at our new track. I'm getting my car prepped right now!

Miller Motorsports...? Been there twice..co-driving this car..

S4to335 · 03-11-2008, 02:53 PM

And another...(I am the instructor in the passenger seat this time)

HP Autosport · 03-20-2008, 11:11 PM

Laguna Seca Raceway, April 7th!

Anyone up for it?

http://www.speedventures.com/events/...il.aspx?id=164

HP Autowerks, Inc. will be there with their project 335i! Looking forward to test the new Hotchkis anti-roll bar kit!

S4to335 · 03-21-2008, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Laguna Seca Raceway, April 7th!

Anyone up for it?

http://www.speedventures.com/events/...il.aspx?id=164

HP Autowerks, Inc. will be there with their project 335i! Looking forward to test the new Hotchkis anti-roll bar kit!

I am going to Thunderhill on March 28th...so probably not. I am taking too many weekdays off from the office. Have fun.

xquisit · 03-22-2008, 01:04 AM

Are there people at tracks that would give lessons to novice drivers? Or would they be scared to hop in the passanger seat of a rookie that's requesting driving tips?

BTW your AW bimmer is looking more than awesome. LOVE your setup! Looks like I got a new background

HP Autosport · 03-23-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MC Mo Murda

Are there people at tracks that would give lessons to novice drivers? Or would they be scared to hop in the passanger seat of a rookie that's requesting driving tips?

BTW your AW bimmer is looking more than awesome. LOVE your setup! Looks like I got a new background

Instructors are available at most events. Check with the event host.

Harold

xquisit · 03-23-2008, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HP Autowerks

Instructors are available at most events. Check with the event host.

Harold

Good to hear. Maybe I'll run into some forum members someday!

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