New track car progress... I'm ridiculous

[RedLS1GTO]

Not C4 related... but let's face it, not much here actually is

It was a good weekend. The C5 is making it's track debut in 2 weeks at my favorite track... VIR. It will just be an HPDE, but if all goes well I will hopefully have it sorted out enough to get it into some TT events pretty soon after.



Suspension is done... GM T1 sways, LG coils w/Bilsteins, SKF hubs w/ ARP studs







Brakes are on... AP/Hardbar T1 setup up front (stock in the rear). Ferodo pads all around. Fluid flushed with new Wilwood 600... having access to the computer tool to auto flush the abs is most excellent. New rear end grease, oil changed...



LG brake ducts installed



Sparco EVO seat on custom low mount brackets, OMP 6 point harness, Brey Krause harness bar





Chase Cam up and working...



Low res test of video accelerometer, GPS, speed...

chasecam test - YouTube

...and my least favorite part of the day, mounted 12 Continental slicks (6 for me, 6 for a friend), straight from the 24hrs of Daytona



Unmounting an old slick... you're doing it wrong.





Now I just need to keep my fingers crossed for some good weather!!

[mike100]

Cool- how did u program in the chasecam track map? did you GPS drive it once to program in your neighborhood streets?

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by mike100

Cool- how did u program in the chasecam track map? did you GPS drive it once to program in your neighborhood streets?

It captures GPS data and then deciphers it on it's own. In this case I just displayed the entire route.

For a circuit, it recognizes that you are taking the same route multiple times and overlays them on each other. All you have to do is add the start/finish line and it calculates lap times, etc from there.

[Taurus]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

Not C4 related... but let's face it, not much here actually is

A good Mod could do something about that.

Seriously, looks really good.

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by Taurus

A good Mod could do something about that.

Now just where in the hell am I supposed to find 1 of those??


P.S. That is 2 infraction points.

I don't know what infraction points are redeemable for, but I want to be like the awesome folks over at CF.

[Taurus]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

Now just where in the hell am I supposed to find 1 of those??


P.S. That is 2 infraction points.

I don't know what infraction points are redeemable for, but I want to be like the awesome folks over at CF.

They ought to be worth a couple millions BBs for saying what everyone else was thinking but wouldn't say

I really do like what you're doing with that car, very jealous.

[nutz4c4]

Lookin' Good....

[WW7]

Originally Posted by Taurus

A good Mod could do something about that.
Seriously, looks really good.

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

Now just where in the hell am I supposed to find 1 of those?? .

Here's one...(wwomanC6) ....or we could ask HP to help........WW

The car looks great Bryan.Can't wait to see it on the track... After seeing the video at least we know it will do 35 mph......WW

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by Taurus

They ought to be worth a couple millions BBs for saying what everyone else was thinking but wouldn't say

Good answer. ...as long as it doesn't go to funding internet terrorism.

Originally Posted by Taurus

I really do like what you're doing with that car, very jealous.

It should be fun. I will say without a doubt that I have taken every little bit of Taurus feel out of the car. I would like to drive them back to back as a test but with the stiffer springs/shocks and the sway bars the size of tree trunks, I think the C5 might actually be a more harsh ride on the street than the 96. I drove it about 2 hours back to Louisville last night from Cincinnati (where the shop is). Through a couple of construction zones I swear I actually came up out of the seat and hit the roof. Most definitely have to make sure anything in the trunk is hooked down...

Originally Posted by WW7

Here's one...(wwomanC6) ....or we could ask HP to help........WW

Kiss ass.

Originally Posted by WW7

The car looks great Bryan.Can't wait to see it on the track... After seeing the video at least we know it will do 35 mph......WW

In a 25 zone!!

[Black95]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

Now just where in the hell am I supposed to find 1 of those??


P.S. That is 2 infraction points.

I don't know what infraction points are redeemable for, but I want to be like the awesome folks over at CF.

You could ban me for a month for using the word "Bullshit!" like Bushrod did. Then you would be right up there with them! Then I would have to move to CorvetteGuru forum.

Nice car Red. After seeing how you guys set up for racing, chasecams, etc. I really do feel like a nOOb! But I am learning, so keep educating me.

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by barondeau

You could ban me for a month for using the word "Bullshit!" like Bushrod did. Then you would be right up there with them! Then I would have to move to CorvetteGuru forum.

Nice car Red. After seeing how you guys set up for racing, chasecams, etc. I really do feel like a nOOb! But I am learning, so keep educating me.

Watch out or I will give you more infraction points.


I've learned that the best tool for getting better is to be able to actually watch yourself and back it up with data. There have been a LOT of times that I got out of the car thinking I did pretty well at something and when I looked at the video and data was able to pretty easily see where I screwed it up.

The accelerometer really puts your screw ups front and center if you know what you are looking for.

[PLRX]

Bryan, will these mods make your Z06 better than a C4?

[DukeAllen]

Originally Posted by PLRX

Bryan, will these mods make your Z06 better than a C4?

Haven't you ever been on CF? NOTHING is better than a C4.

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by PLRX

Bryan, will these mods make your Z06 better than a C4?

I am really... REALLY curious to see this car's laptimes compared to the '96.

It is still very drivable, got just under 28mpg driving to Louisville from Cincy. It has right at 100 less hp and a little over 100 less ft/lbs of torque than the big 383. It will also have just a little less rubber on the track, 305s all around vs. 315s on the C4. Should be a neat little experiment how they compare in terms of lap times.

[WW7]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

I am really... REALLY curious to see this car's laptimes compared to the '96.

It is still very drivable, got just under 28mpg driving to Louisville from Cincy. It has right at 100 less hp and a little over 100 less ft/lbs of torque than the big 383. It will also have just a little less rubber on the track, 305s all around vs. 315s on the C4. Should be a neat little experiment how they compare in terms of lap times.

Well , if the C5 doesn't work out, you can always build another C4,( they really are the best Corvette) .. Then I'll take the C5 off your hands at a greatly reduced price.... ....WW

[allthrottleandsomebottle]

Ah yes...........VIR in a C5 is

[RedLS1GTO]

Originally Posted by allthrottleandsomebottle

Ah yes...........VIR in ANYTHING is

Fixt

If there is a heaven on Earth, it's VIR.

-Paul Newman

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by PLRX

Bryan, will these mods make your Z06 better than a C4?

Looks like a fine set up Bryan. Looking forward to your track times

[Taurus]

Originally Posted by RedLS1GTO

Good answer. ...as long as it doesn't go to funding internet terrorism.



It should be fun. I will say without a doubt that I have taken every little bit of Taurus feel out of the car. I would like to drive them back to back as a test but with the stiffer springs/shocks and the sway bars the size of tree trunks, I think the C5 might actually be a more harsh ride on the street than the 96. I drove it about 2 hours back to Louisville last night from Cincinnati (where the shop is). Through a couple of construction zones I swear I actually came up out of the seat and hit the roof. Most definitely have to make sure anything in the trunk is hooked down...



Kiss ass.



In a 25 zone!!

Never gonna let me forget that whole Taurus thing are you?

[Sweet 90]

Originally Posted by Taurus

Never gonna let me forget that whole Taurus thing are you?

Well Jon, it was one of your prouder moments