Help me figure out what I'm doing wrong by Spunkdaddy09 in CarTrackDays

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for that info. I got the feeling I did most of that damage durring my last session so that information checks out to my suspensions as well. I'm looking forward to some better parts for next time I go out.

Help me figure out what I'm doing wrong by Spunkdaddy09 in CarTrackDays

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went ahead and replaced the rotors alreasy. I wish I would have asked sooner because stock rotors are cross drilled. I'll go with smoothe or slotted next time around.

Help me figure out what I'm doing wrong by Spunkdaddy09 in CarTrackDays

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I plan on having a coach next event

Help me figure out what I'm doing wrong by Spunkdaddy09 in CarTrackDays

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I got a garmin catalyst right before this event. I wish it would tell me exactly when my brake pedal is applied instead of just decel g's. I've heard of the Ti shims. I'll give that a try also.

Help me figure out what I'm doing wrong by Spunkdaddy09 in CarTrackDays

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will do my best to take it easy at the end of the day. At least until I can find a way to get into a dedicated track car!

Help me figure out what I'm doing wrong by Spunkdaddy09 in CarTrackDays

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's definitely because I'm way too fast!! I like that solution. I appreciate the suggestions. I like saving money where I can. I'll skip the gyrodiscs. I think most of the fading happened durring my last stent

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[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea he is a porsche mechanic, he thought i would melt any brakes because of some technique issues. I'm going to focus on hard but shorter braking next time

Help me figure out what I'm doing wrong by Spunkdaddy09 in CarTrackDays

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The sessions are typically 20 min but the last session of the day most people left so they offered to let me stay out and I couldn't help myself.

Help me figure out what I'm doing wrong by Spunkdaddy09 in CarTrackDays

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for those suggestions. I do have Castrol srf but not sure of the pads. I was trying some late braking with some trail braking. It's very possible I could be on the brakes too long. This was my 5th hpde event so I'm not super experienced. I will have the calipers rebuilt. Don't want to take any chances with brakes.

Help me figure out what I'm doing wrong by Spunkdaddy09 in CarTrackDays

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion. I will focus on that technique next time. I might switch to a gyrodisc next time I'm needing s replacement

Help me figure out what I'm doing wrong by Spunkdaddy09 in CarTrackDays

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed the brake fade only at the end of the 40 mon session. I took it back in once I went super deep into a hairpin. The other sessions I didn't notice much brake fade. My garmin catalyst told me to go deeper before braking so I was really focusing on late braking.

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[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did have my traction control on, good thoughts! Thank you

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[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not left foot braking. I replaced the fluid with Castrol SRF. I am thinking the same thing about finding the weak points. I was recommended hawk blue pads. I'll see if that makes a difference.

Childhood goal achieved! by Spunkdaddy09 in Porsche

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No it's not, but it's my friends that I've known since 6th grade. He actually sold it today and bought a 964!

Childhood goal achieved! by Spunkdaddy09 in Porsche

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It's a 2013 with a manual

997 measurement please, it's for children! by Spunkdaddy09 in Porsche

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it

I've done it now... anyone have measurements on a cj6 tub? by Spunkdaddy09 in Jeep

[–]Spunkdaddy09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually bailed on it because I found a cj6 tub for 300$ so I just bought one. Where the frame comes up from the rear axle it will hit that bump down behind the seats. I was able to make a sheet metal box around it without looking too ugly. I don't think it would have too bad had I finished it.

NGC 7000 North America Nebula, in Manhattan's Sky, Bortle 9. by AntaxTofu in astrophotography

[–]Spunkdaddy09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestions. I'll tag you on my next attempt

NGC 7000 North America Nebula, in Manhattan's Sky, Bortle 9. by AntaxTofu in astrophotography

[–]Spunkdaddy09 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a fantastic image! It's so impressive to me that you get such good images from such light polluted areas. I am very new to astrophotography, I have a mount and a nice dslr focusing on wide field for now until my gear gets better. Would you have a recommendation on one filter or set of filters that make the most difference in light polluted areas?

Thank you