CIVICXI *NOVICE* Track Thread!

[TW00Si]

Wow so mine must not be fully in then. Where did you get the HRC strap and how did you screw it into the EVS Rod?

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[Vtec87pr1]

What kind of gadgets you guys use the check how much you guys doing lap times with and data

 

[StingertimeNC]

I use Track Addict. It's a phone app for like $10. Just need a good phone mount and you are good to go.

 

[TW00Si]

I use Garmin catalyst.

It looks like Harry’s lap timer works with Apple CarPlay.

 

[conchajm]

What kind of gadgets you guys use the check how much you guys doing lap times with and data

Big fan of Garmin Catalyst as well. I’ve found that it’s very easy to use, with a simple interface and just the right amount of data — at least for beginner like me. A bit pricey but totally worth it IMO.

 

[Rexpelagi]

What kind of gadgets you guys use the check how much you guys doing lap times with and data

I have a setup that's evolved over time but I wouldn't really recommend it - currently I use an OBD2 BT dongle for engine data, with a Racebox Mini for GPS data, integrated through an older Android tablet running RaceChrono Pro (which also gives me the real-time display), and an external camera for overlays. It works, but there are inevitably instances where something isn't talking to the tablet, which can be incredibly frustrating in grid.

From what I've seen the Catalyst works great, and it's probably what I'd do if I was starting out now.

 

[J_D]

I had a great weekend earlier this month. Ran two days at Circuit Mont Tremblant. I was running EBC RPX in the front and Hawk DTC-30 in the rear. The entire day was raining, so it kept everything nice and cool. The pads effectively look brand new. Using castrol SRF brake pedal was solid.

I swapped back to the OEM FL5 pads after a week of street driving in town on the track pads. The brake performance seems suspiciously worse now. I'm assuming it's because the RPX transfer layer is still on the rotors?

Question for you guys, what brake PSI does the the guage cluster tell you at max pedal force? I'm assuming there's no way I introduced air into the caliber when compressing them

 

[TW00Si]

Max is 14 if I remember correctly

 

[MooMoo]

What kind of gadgets you guys use the check how much you guys doing lap times with and data

I also have catalyst. Its great for sure but its 1 grand. I think Id not buy it unless I am doing a bunch of track days a year, I do just a few and phone + gps stand alone and harrys laptimer would be just fine. However if you have 1 grand laying around lol catalyst is great

 

[ctechauto]

I would actually argue for the Catalyst is even more of a value for novices/intermediates because of the virtual "coach" (which is actually not bad in all reality) - definitely points you in the right direction on what you can improve. The only drawback is no ODB2 datalogging functionality which can limit you if/when you need to dive into data logging. Many people actually run both AiM Solo 2 + Catalyst. You gotta remember that improving driving will yeild better laptimes, not chase laptimes on the front end - it wont necessarily make you a better driver, so a Catalyst with the driving coach gets you that (Its not a replacement for in person coaching though).

 

[MooMoo]

the thing with the catalyst its only telling you what you have done before so if there is a better line and you have never tried it its not telling you that. So yeah its a good coach for novice and intermediate but it could also tell you something that is not the best way of doing it. Best instructor is a real instructor at the end of the day but we all know this

 

[TW00Si]

Supplement with chatting with people who drive the same (type) car on accelerate/braking/shifting zones, visual markers, etc.

 

[Vtec87pr1]

Oh im not trying to replace my instructor by no mean he's inputs are really important in just want my data to see how im improving. And some day when I promote i already have the system.

 

[DustyDan]

I just did Track Night In America at Lime Rock in the intermediate class and it was a mixed experience. I only have 1 season of autocross, and 1 instructed day at NJMP under my belt thus far so I was pretty apprehensive to do intermediate. But I figured, I felt pretty good with point by's, safety and awareness that I'll be fine, and ultimately it's not a race. Turned out to be an amazing experience and glad I didn't do novice. 1. I was fast for intermediate on the day I was probably second fastest behind a G87 M2 and 2. You only get 3 sessions total, but novice group does one full session of slow paced laps (30mph) also, there are no instructors anyway. Admittedly, I thought all HPDE's were run the same I didn't know instructors weren't always required in novice. group. But it turned out to be a win for me.

The car performed pretty well but it was hot, around 80-85 ambient. I'd only get a few hot laps before the oil temp would creep into the 260s and id back down. Frustrating. I remembered to turn the heater on which did help but it was already too hot and needed a cool down. I think it probably was heat soaking too on my push laps. I managed a 1:06 (with the cars oil temp in the 260s) which I don't feel was the best I could've done on the day... if only I had that 3rd session


For anyone who hasn't been to Lime Rock it's a really fun track, the on camber turns and elevation change is cool the way it loads the car up with or without grip

 

[TW00Si]

I just did Track Night In America at Lime Rock in the intermediate class and it was a mixed experience. I only have 1 season of autocross, and 1 instructed day at NJMP under my belt thus far so I was pretty apprehensive to do intermediate. But I figured, I felt pretty good with point by's, safety and awareness that I'll be fine, and ultimately it's not a race. Turned out to be an amazing experience and glad I didn't do novice. 1. I was fast for intermediate on the day I was probably second fastest behind a G87 M2 and 2. You only get 3 sessions total, but novice group does one full session of slow paced laps (30mph) also, there are no instructors anyway. Admittedly, I thought all HPDE's were run the same I didn't know instructors weren't always required in novice. group. But it turned out to be a win for me.

The car performed pretty well but it was hot, around 80-85 ambient. I'd only get a few hot laps before the oil temp would creep into the 260s and id back down. Frustrating. I remembered to turn the heater on which did help but it was already too hot and needed a cool down. I think it probably was heat soaking too on my push laps. I managed a 1:06 (with the cars oil temp in the 260s) which I don't feel was the best I could've done on the day... if only I had that 3rd session


For anyone who hasn't been to Lime Rock it's a really fun track, the on camber turns and elevation change is cool the way it loads the car up with or without grip

I knew you would like track days. So when’s the next track day?

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