@@s2kai.143 HTAC sold out so I won't be there for the finale. I plan on running the new BW track as soon as it opens with speed ventures though. I want to get 2 days under my belt before people start throwing down the gauntlet.

@@the_reapers_fa5 Tell me what you see that I'm doing in those areas. I'm totally struggling to find more pace. Totally appreciate it bro.

​@@roboks2k Hard to tell just based on the video. At these lap times and speeds we're talking margins. TBH there isn't much time on offramp from what I can see. I think in general I try to take a little bit of a tighter line and hug more of the inside curb if your car allows you to (i.e. clearance from splitter and/or three wheeling). Whether or not that is faster I don't know and even if it is it's probably negligible. Sunrise: I think maybe you have turned in a tad too early and hesitated with getting on throttle. You had plenty of grip on the exit. Sunset: Seems like you might be coasting too much. Which means you can probably brake later and harder and trail into the apex a little more. I'm right there with you trying to break into 54s. The struggle is real haha.

@StinkyT0fu Thank you Tim for the suggestions, I appreciate the help and I'll really work on it. I'm fairly consistent, but constantly making the same mistakes. So hard to correct 😆 I'll work on getting a little more out of the brake zone. Coming in a little hotter should stop me from apexing early too 🤞 I've been down 5mph through the bus stop and I just couldn't get the min speed up to 85mph. That was the reason I was out testing again. I think it's a shock valving issue instead of a confidence or grip issue. The car just isn't eating the curbs and soaking up the landing well right now. Something is off in the rear, and I'm thinking about how it "feels" the entire lap. Theoretical lap times are in the 54s, so I know it can be done! However a perfect lap is a lifetime goal. I want to be able to bang em out like clockwork. Easy peasy you know. Driver improvements in #1, but I think there are 3 issues I need to address. First the motor is tired and down on power. She is down 30+ psi in one cylinder. I need to rebuild. Secondly I'm not 100% certain that it can be done without using a better tire like the RE71rs or A052. RC1 is great, and I prefer its characteristics; but ultimately there is more pace in those tires. Lastly, the new shock valving is great, but there is a rear movement that I don't like. I'm not sure what it is just yet. It feels like there is too much stroke being used. It's a deep oscillation. It's so confusing though cause in reality it could be jacking from too much rebound, which is exactly what it "feels" like it needs. I think the spring rate is right at 700lbs. Maybe it also needs +or- 50lbs. It's so so hard to tell and takes serious time and energy to test. I was really close before the new valving too.... Another thing to point out is 55s on stock power is well within the "danger zone" IMO. The margin for error is so slim that in reality to just be able to bang out 54s cleanly I really believe that there has to be an improvement from me, but also the grip and power levels. Then 53s should be on the table.

@@roadfordays I remember all too well. It's been a constant battle ever since 2006!! Now the car (and driver 😜) can do 55s pretty effortlessly, but it wasn't easy. The 2 min barrier is real. Once you break through, it's easy to find time. Personally I think it's videos like this that have really changed the game. Once you see it done, and you know it's achievable; it's well within grasp. I'm hunting for those elusive 54s..... Wish me luck🤞

@@StinkyT0fu 4.44 + AP2 trans + 2.2L @ 8600rpm.

@@roboks2k I like that gearing. Way less shifting

@@nholmes AIM solo does it too with the lights. However I can program the lights on my timer to do it by any metric I choose. When reviewing data I can choose to compare the time slip rate to a PB lap, the fastest rolling continuous lap, or a theoretical best lap based on all sectors combined into a "perfect lap".

@@StinkyT0fu It's a purple panda lapel mic. $35 bucks off of Amazon. I run it from the go pro out the trunk and clip it on the bumper. Thanks for the support. I knew the RC1 was fast but, I didn't think it was 55 or even 54 capable. Data trace shows it out performing RE71rs in most corners and especially through the sweeper (the only corner that counts cause it's flat and non aero dependent). That's kinda shocking.

@@roboks2k agree. I thought rc1 didn’t have peak performance that could compare to re71rs or a052.

@@StinkyT0fu it's probably just the first 3 heat cycles but it's a good tire.Very few people like the vague feeling, but I do. I find these types of tires more progressive. My car, or maybe more importantly my inner ear is tuned to these types of progressive, non-peaky, and vague feeling tires. Makes me wonder about that new Maxxis VR2 🤔

@@kindledlight Buttonwillow's bumps now are part of the secret to going fast there. It is seriously horrendous, but also a good proving grounds. A fast car at Buttonwillow is fast everywhere. The new valving is way faster than the previous set up. I ended up adding 1 click of rear compression and that helped a lot. The car eats big bumps and curbs without any issues. It remains extremely well balanced and comfortable. I can get it turned in and stay on throttle through the wild stuff. Highly recommend Guy Ankeny for any shock tuning.

@roboks2k Ok that explains why it looks so violent. It reminds me of Sebring's final corner with how jumpy the car gets over them. Glad to know it feels good though, thats whats important. A lot of improperly dampened setups end up getting super jerky or snappy over bumps but your car still seemed quite stable which is why I was curious. Super cool that its faster now too! Keep up the good work. Always happy to see your write ups and growth with the car.

@@the_reapers_fa5 Thanks mate. I use a purple panda lapel mic now.

21 cold & 28 hot

Thank you Tyler. Big Willow is my favorite track in SoCal. It has the best flow and what I consider is the most underrated corner. Every time I think I've nailed T1, there is always a cars width on exit.... Every Time!!! 😂

Not sure about autocross, but price wise they are one of the best.

@roboks2k yah I'll be doing few HPDE with them, do they like higher tire pressures? About how many laps before they heat up to optimal grip?

@@shortroundChris The sidewalls are soft so they need higher pressures. The first lap is the fastest, then they settle into a grove. I find that at about lap 5 they need a little heat management, but are still drivable. I also think that they are fastest on the second day or after a good heat cycle.

The Nexen is faster but not by much. Somewhere between .3 tenths to .5 tenths. The first lap is for sure faster than V730, but after that they are pretty close. After a couple of days they are identical in pace. That shouldn't be you only criteria that you consider though. The Nexen has terribly soft sidewalls in comparison to the V730. It also can not take nearly as much heat either. After about 4 or 5 laps you have to manage heat. The V730 can handle much more heat and stays faster through out the second half of its life.. or after about 3 day. I've PB'ed on 6 day old V730s. Nexen is falling off pace by day 4. Outside of being faster out the gate.... the only advantage I would give the Nexen is that it is a fun tire to drive. It loves big slip angles. You'll pay for that type of driving on the V730.

good to know thanks when you say "you'll pay for that type of driving on the V730" are you referring to less progressive breakaway characteristics?

@@datttdo No. V730 is very progressive but rewards a tidy driving line. It rewards precision. Whereas the Nexen isn't fast unless you're running large slip angles. V730 acts like a true racing tire, the Nexen runs like a track day tire. Try them both.

right on, thanks for the feedback!

Thank you sir. I've been chasing all of your NA / Aero PBs and learning from your videos 😁 Before the green paint, you laid down some wicked times!

@@roboks2k Thanks man! I miss the days of NA / Aero before boost when things were "affordable".

@@Snell2K do you think going with boost was the right move? I want an extra 50hp.

@@roboks2k It pains me to say it after spending roughly 30K, but no I don't think going boost was the right move; for me anyway. If you're just looking for 50hp I think you can find that, or get close, and still stay "all motor" i.e. w/ cams, pulleys, porting/polishing, ITBs, etc.

@@Snell2K Ok. I appreciate the feedback. I was totally planning on doing some sort of very low /conservative boost option. Maybe F24 is the right move.

What chicane? There used to be one back in 2007. It was scary 🤯

@@roboks2k 1:09 is the chicane. that's the trickiest part of the track because you're hitting the turn blind. Cars go off the track and some flip, and it's right there. All the tire tracks in your video show where everyone goes off.

Google offered a translation of your comment. Not sure what language it's trying to translate, but you effectively commented... "row of" 😂😂😂

It was OnGrid. The drone operator is a S2000 owner and goes by stingrayfpv on Instagram.

Usually I only do an interior camera for data analysis. I usually don't buy track photos, but this was really cool.

I wish it was a flyer, but it was a lazy afternoon lap. The footage is really cool though.

Thank you. The aero package is working really well nowadays. I just need a little more HP to push it through the air 😅

Basically all the mods except for power. It is built as a suspension and aero car.

@@roboks2k it shows

@@JFlogerzi Spend your money on real motorsports shocks, the right size wheels, good tires, and good aero. It's all you need. Add power later. I post most of my stuff in IG @burch.face

AP2 trans + 4.44 final drive. It's great for Buttonwillow but too short at most other tracks.

I always over brake for the downshift. Holding 5th and focusing on carrying a higher min speed through the bus stop was a massive gain for me.

The Nexen Sport R is probably the best tire out right now. Especially when you consider the price, speed, and heat cycles. I haven't tested though. V730 is my favorite tire because it is almost as quick as the ultra fast cheater tires but is way more consistent. It also has better feedback.

It's a GoPro Hero 7 Black and a KW Machine Works roll bar camera mount. It's the best mount I've ever seen for GoPro. For the GoPro, you have to fully turn off the stabilization features. For some reason it won't let you unless you shoot in strange setting. I think I have to shoot at 2.7k at 60fps in order to get the stabilization to turn off. GoPro looks horrible if you have the stabilization on and a shaky mount doesn't help either.

@@roboks2k seems like im unable to find it. Did they go out of business?

@@S2KazeI’m not sure if you’re still looking for an action camera but GoPro is on the GoPro 11 now and a lot of car people are moving to the Insta360’s including myself.

It's a gopro hero 7 black internal mic. This video had no windsock or anything. I now use one of those foam blocks to help with the wind.

AP2 trans and 4.44 FD. It's good for BRP but bad for WSIR 4.1 is better on the big track. The car with all its aero and weak motor just can't go any faster in 6th gear. 4.77 and using 6th might be good though.

My car is actually slower through T8 and the front straight with the gearing vs AP1 trans and 4.1FD. I picked up time through the corners with the aero package especially through T2 and on Kumho V730s

@@roboks2k what’s your vmax at Buttonwillow?

@@kinchu007 CW13 out of the esses into sunset I usually hit 114mph. Most important, I have been able to match all my top speeds with the GT1000 wing. Way more DF for very little drag penalty.

@@roboks2k nice...compared to what? what wing were you running before?

Sabelt tow strap mounted directly to the bumper beam and strung through the grill. Looks like 😛

While being down 1.5 to 2 seconds a lap in comparison to the ultra fast tires, they are one of the best tires I've ever driven and immensely rewarding. The fact that they are close to half the price of A052 only sweetened the deal.

@@roboks2k thanks for the response. I know they are slower tires than a lot of the time attack options so that made me curious. price to performance and lap to lap consistency makes a lot of sense when not competing.

@@roboks2k I went with the Kumhos this year and have had very few people to bounce data off of. What pressures and camber are you finding you like to run? I've backed down front camber some from where I was at with A052s previously. I'm autocrossing and planning to track later in the year but haven't been on track yet. I'm at 3.2f/3r and 27f/25r PSI. I took advice from another fast autocrosser who has ran them on an RX-8 that he was liking low pressures. I've found them to be a little bit vague and wondering if that is because of the low pressures. I'm curious what other people are doing.

@@jub07 28psi HOT. Double check with a pyrometer. I don't think the V730 would be very good at autocross, they require a significant amount of heat before they are in the sweet spot. -3.2⁰F & -2.7⁰R camber. They like less camber due to the stiff sidewalls. Again double check it with a pyrometer. V730 is about 1.5 to 2 seconds slower than A052 on a 2 mile circuit. A052 is only good for that pace for the first 2 laps, after that they are pretty similar in pace. V730 is much more consistent and lasts 2 to 3 times longer for half the price.

255 front and rear. Only have a raised rev limiter and cat delete. Power is more or less stock.

@@roboks2k what is your f/r rcamber？

@@roboks2k have 1.5way lsd？

@@bencheng6666 Cusco 1.5 way. 4.44 Final Drive. Front -3.3⁰ & Rear -2.7⁰ camber.

Thank you Tim. The aero package is really starting to work well on the car. It's making up for the lower grip levels of cheaper tires.

U are freaking flying on T2 !!!!

The main element is at 4⁰ and the flap is between 15-25⁰.

wdym his t8/t9 is fine, but it's impressive considering the car can only get to 120 on the straight lmao. My car almost hits 150 on the straight and I can barely manage 1:33

Thanks mate. There was a little drizzle but nothing crazy. I'm still in the hunt for that elusive 29... My data says it's basically all in T1 entry. I just need to grow a pair.

Not enough HP to actually gain speed at 122mph with the aero package. I need a taller FD. Data proves it's faster to bang it off the rev limiter than to sift.

Data be damned. That poor f22 🥺

@@roboks2k need a diff with 4.3s to swap out for big willow lol

Before that he needs a standalone ecu and 4.77 final drive. This alone makes a huge diference