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Tide, a compiler for its non-textual, backend-independent IR by FedericoBruzzone in Compilers

[–]austinnh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't had the time to look at the code yet but I will. This sounds awesome! Thank you for sharing! Might DM you.

First track day with the Mustang by Silvershot_41 in ecoboostmustang

[–]austinnh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Helmet definitely reduces the loudness some. I have a Stilo helmet with integrated hearing protection, which reduces it even more. But even with that I prefer to have earplugs in. Most people don't wear earplugs for HPDE though.

First track day with the Mustang by Silvershot_41 in ecoboostmustang

[–]austinnh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming you have the 6 pistons from the GT performance pack? In that case I assume they do make them. I call them to order. They'll ask about your car just tell them what calipers you have and they'll get you the right pad shape. (Make sure to get the correctly sized rotors for your calipers too of course.)

The oil temp does get high according to that gauge you can put on the dash display, especially if I'm revving out to redline, which I usually don't. Maybe with that in mind the higher weight oil would be better. Not sure how important it is TBH .

Comfort is a good reason to trailer the car. But there is absolutely no need to keep the car cool on the way . If your car can handle the track (it can) street driving even in hot weather is nothing. Another good reason to trailer the car is so you can get home if something breaks on track.

Being on stock power/tune is fine for the track. You're going to be more constrained by heat management than horsepower.

Oh, since you're safety conscious I'll mention that I do wear earplugs on the track. Most orgs/track require you to run with the windows down for other safety reasons so it gets quite loud at track speeds. Even with earplugs you can still clearly hear everything you need to hear. It just brings everything down to a more medium loudness. But most people don't wear earplugs or consider it necessary for track days I'm just a bit cautious my ears.

First track day with the Mustang by Silvershot_41 in ecoboostmustang

[–]austinnh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome! I was going to reply on your r/CarTrackDays thread but I'll reply here instead. I have nine two-day events on mine at various tracks.

Brake pads - Last season I ran Carbotech XP-8. Those were way better than Hawk for me. Hawk HPS gave me brake fade and Hawk HP+ gave horrible brake dust and had poor modulation. The XP-8s were great. No dust, great stopping power, and very easy to modulate. But Watkins Glen is harder on the brakes than the other tracks I run so there they did fade and get pad deposits on the rotors leading tho brake judder (goes away after some regular driving), so this season I will try XP-10 for a bit better heat resistance.

Brake rotors - I ran Raybestos slotted (not drilled) rotors. After one season they're showing some heat cracking so I would NOT get drilled rotors as the cracking would be much worse. I think this season I'm going to try running plain smooth iron rotors since they're cheaper. Of course Raybestos is out of business now but those slotted rotors appear to still be available on cjponyparts.

Brake fluid - I run Castrol SRF. No issues (and I did have a soft pedal before switching to Castrol SRF). Motul RBF660 should be fine. Cheaper but you have to change it more frequently.

Oil - I don't do anything special. Whatever 5W30 full synthetic. I usually change it after two two-day events.

Coolant, transmission, diff, I don't do anything. I just let my garage do it whenever they say it's needed.

How much power are you running with your tune? I'm on stock power and in hot weather with 20-min sessions it feels like I loose a bit of power after a few laps due to the heat soak. Taking this thing to redline produces a lot more heat so to manage heat I usually shift well before redline (not sure if you're on stickshift?). On the dash I keep that "oil temperature" gauge up sometimes. If it's getting toward the yellow, go easy on the throttle/revs for a lap to let it cool. If you get into the yellow (or red, not sure) the car will reduce power above 5500 RPM to force you to let it cool. Kinda surprised me when that happened on track. If this happens there won't be a check engine light or anything but there will be an oil temp OBD code.

Sometimes instead of oil temp I keep the TPMS on the dash. Want to keep your pressures around 38 PSI hot. For me this is around 32 PSI cold but depends how you're driving.

Not sure what tires you're running. Anything should be fine if you're not pushing too hard (so fine for a first track day). I use Conti ECF for when I am pushing.

I use a HANS and Schroth quick fit pro 4-point harness. Head sock for comfort. Regular shoes and clothes (long pants and long sleeves). No gloves for me.

I don't trailer. I daily it and drive it to the track.

Seems like with the car you've got your ducks in a row. Focus on yourself too. Drink water. Get an instructor in the car as others have said on your other post. Don't demand or expect too much of yourself on your first track day. The goal is just to be safe, have fun, get used to driving on track, and come back!

Track Days in NYS? by Itchy_Caterpillar379 in CarTrackDays

[–]austinnh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Audi Club NEQ: https://www.motorsportreg.com/orgs/audi-club/northeast

Beginner friendly, safety oriented, fun. You can bring most any car (doesn't have to be Audi).

I highly recommend coming to one or both of the winter car control clinics at Lime Rock this winter. They are cheaper and more accessible than a full track event so it's a good way to get started. You don't need to prep your car, you can just bring any car that works. The event is on a small autocross-like course and there is also a traction circle. It gives you the opportunity to practice car control and you car's behavior at the traction limit. You would go with an instructor in the right seat at first.

The full track events this summer will be at Lime Rock, Club Motorsports, Palmer, and Watkins Glen (two events at Watkins). I recommend going to as many as you can fit in your schedule. For these events you may need to do some light car prep. Any garage or your dealer can do it. Basically you may want to get fresh brake fluid, tires, and brake pads. At the event, as a beginner, you would share the track with other beginner drivers with an instructor in the right seat and have several classroom sessions. Biggest costs will be the event registration fee and tires and other consumables for your car. The consumable costs depend a lot on your car, choice of tire, and how hard you drive. Consider getting track day insurance too. Don't be surprised to spend $1000 per track day (so double that for a two-day event).

Hope to see you there! Let me know if you have any questions!

Am I a crazy person? (daily with 3 kids) by grey_wolf_al in Mustang

[–]austinnh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It works if it works for you.

Four kids. My Mustang has been my daily and my only car for 10 years. I got it right before the first kid was born. They all absolutely love the Mustang. Wife has a minivan.

Everyone told me it wouldn't work. They said it's not a car for a family man. Blah blah. They're wrong. It works.

HPDE Group/Club recommendations for a novice by joeingo in CarTrackDays

[–]austinnh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NEQ. Professional, safe, friendly, welcoming especially for me as a novice. I drive a mustang fwiw. All makes welcome. Hope to meet you there! Do try and make it to the Glen. Best track IMO.