S550 Lap Times (Road Course)

saf1 said:

Thanks. To sort of put it into perspective did you drive the car at all on the track before it became your test mule? I mean I'm judging by the video, job, and what not you are clearly an advanced driver so just wondering what you thought of the base GT/PP. I am guessing you already had a benchmark so to speak but figured I'd ask. More out of curiosity.

Pretty slick again and thanks for sharing. I enjoy watching you guys/gals running the cars on the track. I need to make an effort to find a beginner track session in '18 just to watch or even run a session.

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Thanks for the compliments but I am what I call a "Learned Driver". Some guys have a natural ability to drive fast, I on the other hand have to study, dissect a track, practice, and work at it to progress. I have been tracking for a little over 20 years and for the first 7 or 8 years I was doing it all wrong. I made myself faster by making the car faster. It took me a long time to realize that it is better to invest your time into learning how to drive fast than it is to making a car faster.

About 10 years ago I decided not to make any more changes to the car I was tracking other than safety mods. If I could learn to be fast in that car then I would be a better driver no matter what I was driving. Now I am faster than most and slower than some, but that is not what is important in the long run to me, I enjoy driving and building the cars I use on track. I enjoy the friends I have met along the way and I really enjoy the challenge of making myself a better driver.

I actually rented a V6 car and ran it on track, then was able to drive a stock PP GT that a friend has, that is when I knew there was something there to work with. My criteria for picking the chassis to build was more than that though. I wanted something new, affordable to purchase, had a very strong aftermarket, had enough power naturally aspirated, and could be easily modified/tuned. These things all pushed me to the Mustang.

Dave

Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2016 Ford Mustang GT Prem w/ PP
Track/Course: Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch 3.4 "Mansell" course:
Best Lap Time: 2:56
Brake Pads: Stock
Tires (Size & Model): Stock
Suspension: Koni Yellow's Otherwise Stock
Other Mods: None

Went through our laptime sheets

Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2015 GT
Track/Course: Homestead-Miami Speedway
Best Lap Time: 1:29.33
Brake Pads: Steeda/hawk
Tires (Size & Model): 315 hoosier R7
Suspension: Steeda coilovers, Steeda Sway bars
Other Mods: Bolt ons


Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2015 GT
Track/Course: Palm beach International raceway
Best Lap Time: 1:29.6
Brake Pads: Steeda/hawk
Tires (Size & Model): 315 Nitto NT01 square
Suspension: Steeda coilovers, Steeda Sway bars
Other Mods: Bolt ons

Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2017 GT350R
Track/Course: Sebring International Raceway
Best Lap Time: 2:23.97
Brake Pads: Gloc R18/R12
Tires (Size & Model): 315 hoosier A7

I wanted a lower 2:20's lap, and it's there, but still not bad for my first time at Sebring. Also, It rained Saturday so I only really had Sunday to work with. Already looking forward to getting back down there next year. Great Track! So much speed...

I'll upload the lap video as soon as I get it up on YouTube.

SVTDSM said:

Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2017 GT350R
Track/Course: Sebring International Raceway
Best Lap Time: 2:23.97
Brake Pads: Gloc R18/R12
Tires (Size & Model): 315 hoosier A7

I wanted a lower 2:20's lap, and it's there, but still not bad for my first time at Sebring. Also, It rained Saturday so I only really had Sunday to work with. Already looking forward to getting back down there next year. Great Track! So much speed...

I'll upload the lap video as soon as I get it up on YouTube.

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Was the #58 there?

Optimum Performance said:

Was the #58 there?

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Sure was. Nick is a great guy! Can’t wait to see that beast he’s building on the track next year!

SVTDSM said:

Sure was. Nick is a great guy! Can’t wait to see that beast he’s building on the track next year!

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I can't wait to see the times from him, he was flying at Daytona.It will just make me feel slow...

Here's the Video from Sebring. Jump to 15:10 for the 2:23 lap.

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Ok i'll put my times, only 2 hpde event under my belt and few laps on TGPR, times tracked by TrackAddict app and Qstarz BT-Q818XT external gps



Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2016 Ford Mustang GT Premium w/ PP
Track/Course: Barber Motorsports Park
Best Lap Time: 1:53.788
Brake Pads: stock
Tires (Size & Model): 285/30 305/30/20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
Wheels: 20x10 et 25 / 20x11 et45 approx wheel weight (21.5lb / 22.5)
Suspension: Steeda Ultralite Linear Springs, Pro-action adjustable shocks/struts | other steeda parts (aka steeda suspension) : Adjustable Bumpstop, Rear Billet Shock Mounts
, Camber Plates, Sway Bars, Endlinks, Billet Sway Mounts, Billet Vertical Links, IRS Subframe Bushings & Alignment Kit & Support Brace, Adjustable Rear Toe Links, Differential Bushings, Ultralite Low Profile Jacking Rails, and BMR chassis brace
Other Mods: corsa exhaust, steeda no-tune CAI (stock tune), Apr front splitter, Steeda q-series spoiler


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Same setup as above,
Track/Course: Talladega Gran Prix Raceway
Best Lap Time: 1:11.684

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Nice work! Friend of mine got 1:09 on street tires at Little Tally few weeks ago. Another Steeda car. Also way better driver than me... haha.

Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2017 GT350R
Track/Course: Willow Springs Raceway, Big Willow
Best Lap Time: 1:27.50
Brake Pads: stock
Tires (Size & Model): 305/30-19, 325/30-19 Goodyear 3R, on GT350 aluminum wheels
Suspension: stock
Other Mods: front camber plates (-3.5)
Date: 12/16/17

3R is standard Camaro ZL1 1LE tires...much cheaper than Sport Cup 2 that came standard on GT350R

video

Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2017 GT350R
Track/Course: Streets of Willow CCW, Willow Springs Raceway
Best Lap Time: 1:21.45
Brake Pads: stock
Tires (Size & Model): 305/30-19, 325/30-19 on Goodyeard 3R, on GT350 aluminum wheels
Suspension: stock
Other Mods: front camber plates (-3.5)
Date: 12/30/17

3R is standard Camaro ZL1 1LE tires...much cheaper than Sport Cup 2 that came standard on GT350R

video, this is 2nd fastest lap video...more fun to watch.

Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2015 Mustang GTPP
Track/Course: VIR full course
Best Lap Time: 2:10.85
Brake Pads: stock
Tires 19” Toyo R888r’s
Suspension: 475# front springs, Eibach pro rear springs, assorted BMR IRS rear pieces
Other Mods: Gibson catback exhaust, JLT intake/tune

SNOOPY said:

Make/Model/engine/trans/packages: 2015 Mustang GTPP
Track/Course: VIR full course
Best Lap Time: 2:10.85
Brake Pads: stock
Tires 19” Toyo R888r’s
Suspension: 475# front springs, Eibach pro rear springs, assorted BMR IRS rear pieces
Other Mods: Gibson catback exhaust, JLT intake/tune

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That's a really good time! Any video?

1:53.86 at Barber on Firehawk Indy 500s with 27deg air temp.....theyre quite slippy you could say.
Still have 1.5 days of driving left.