Ecoboost at Waterford Hills

[Mattrix]

Happy 4th of July everyone! I was able to go out to Waterford Hills Road Racing Course in Clarkston Michigan on Sunday for an Open Track Day. It was my 1st time there but I feel I did pretty well. Check out the video of my fastest lap of the day in the 4th session. I've already found lots of places for improvement and can't wait to get back out there!

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[JamesinLittleSilver]

Looks good what tires and wheels are you running?

 

[Mattrix]

Looks good what tires and wheels are you running?

Thanks, she is wearing Nitto NT05 275/35/20 square.

 

[Elgyn]

how come your "what I hate about my mustang" is almost 3X longer than your "things I like about my mustang"?

 

[Mattrix]

how come your "what I hate about my mustang" is almost 3X longer than your "things I like about my mustang"?

All the talking about my original engine issues in the Hate video. Plus I never really say anything bad about the car in any videos, so did want to go into more details I guess. I am however always talking about how good stuff is. So very happy with it over all.

 

[Elgyn]

All the talking about my original engine issues in the Hate video. Plus I never really say anything bad about the car in any videos, so did want to go into more details I guess. I am however always talking about how good stuff is. So very happy with it over all.

I see. Was just trying to figure it out. :cheers:

Although I don't see what you mean about the knee hitting the door. I tried to reproduce your problem but couldn't. You have regular seats or the Recaros?

 

[Mattrix]

I see. Was just trying to figure it out. :cheers:

Although I don't see what you mean about the knee hitting the door. I tried to reproduce your problem but couldn't. You have regular seats or the Recaros?

I have the standard seats. Are you taking sweeping corners at 1.5G+? Thankfully this last track day I did not have a sore left knee afterwards

 

[Elgyn]

I have the standard seats. Are you taking sweeping corners at 1.5G+? Thankfully this last track day I did not have a sore left knee afterwards

Nope. You vid shows your knee positioned much lower than where mine usually is. My knee is about 2-3" higher than your so the handle is more in the softer muscle area and not on the joint.

I have the recacros and sit closer to the wheel than might have something to do with it

 

[Mattrix]

Nope. You vid shows your knee positioned much lower than where mine usually is. My knee is about 2-3" higher than your so the handle is more in the softer muscle area and not on the joint.

Yeah I've figured it has to do with my size and positioning. Thanks for your info on it!

 

[Hawk296]

I see. Was just trying to figure it out. :cheers:

Although I don't see what you mean about the knee hitting the door. I tried to reproduce your problem but couldn't. You have regular seats or the Recaros?

Same here. Didn't understand that. Never had that problem on the street or track. I think he needs to adjust his seating position.

Pretty decent time for your first time there. It's a technical track. My first track day ever with the Mustang was there last year. I think I ran a 1:25 by the end of the day with a totally stock GT PP for comparison sake.

 

[Norm Peterson]

I have the standard seats. Are you taking sweeping corners at 1.5G+? Thankfully this last track day I did not have a sore left knee afterwards

I'm going to assume that the inside of the S550 doors differs somewhat from the S197. I sit low and relatively far back as well and never had this issue at about the same g-levels I was seeing in your video.

Anyway, have you considered wearing a knee pad with the cushion on the side of your knee instead of in front?

I'm curious about those NT05's - what's your overall evaluation of them? I've seen where they could be a little "slide-y" but without knowing how the car in question was being driven.


Norm

 

[JiminVirginia]

Enjoyed the video. I used to go there all the time when I was a kid--as a spectator. Always wondered what it looks like from the driver's seat.

I'd do an event there but I live in Virginia now.

Jim

 

[Mattrix]

I'm going to assume that the inside of the S550 doors differs somewhat from the S197. I sit low and relatively far back as well and never had this issue at about the same g-levels I was seeing in your video.

Anyway, have you considered wearing a knee pad with the cushion on the side of your knee instead of in front?

I'm curious about those NT05's - what's your overall evaluation of them? I've seen where they could be a little "slide-y" but without knowing how the car in question was being driven.


Norm

Hey Norm,
Yeah I've thought about a knee pad. I'm only 5'8 and am sitting in the proper spot for my height and all. Last track day I didn't have the same discomfort. I was more conscious about how much pressure was on my knee vs just pushing that left foot down hard on the dead pedal.

As for the NT05s, so far I like them but I also realized they're still not track tires so they're not going to be the best option. For a streetable track tire though, I'm very impressed! I've talked to guys who had ran PSS and changed to the NT05 and haven't switched back. I don't have any experience there though so I can only say they are way better than the stock PZeros

 

[Mattrix]

Enjoyed the video. I used to go there all the time when I was a kid--as a spectator. Always wondered what it looks like from the driver's seat.

I'd do an event there but I live in Virginia now.

Jim

Glad you liked it Jim, thanks for watching man! I really do like the track but Grattan is still my favorite. You been up there?

 

[Norm Peterson]

Hey Norm,
Yeah I've thought about a knee pad. I'm only 5'8 and am sitting in the proper spot for my height and all. Last track day I didn't have the same discomfort. I was more conscious about how much pressure was on my knee vs just pushing that left foot down hard on the dead pedal.

I've found that relaxing all the muscles except the ones actively involved with some control at each given instant tends to let your body act like a sack of grain and stay put better in the seat better from that effect alone. Pushing on the dead pedal more than likely trades lifting weight off the seat cushion and additional body stiffness away in exchange for a little more pressure against the seat back.

Relax a bit.


BTW, I'm only a bit over 5-9 any more.


Norm

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