alloutt

one guy had the quarter window louvers with ducting routed to his rear brakes

Import_Slaya

Yeah, sorry about the thread-jack, Sleeper. Hmmm, we need a sticky for track reports...

You will have a blast at VIR. Here's one of my in-car clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ODVaGNzOek

And another of my spin in the rain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6OVg-9bd_c

I was supposed to be at Summit Aug. 23-24 with NASA, but just had to cancel. I'm looking for a mid-September event, but otherwise will be back in October and November with NASA.

Argonaut

I've done a spin like that in AX, its amazing how quick the rear end will come around - everything is fine and BAM, completely out of control.

Red06

I had a couple similar spins earlier this year at Grattan (Michigan) in he rain. I found third gear to be real tricky when the track is wet. You can maintain enough speed to get things interesting and there is lots of torque in that gear. I didn't have the camera going during the rain so I don't have them saved for all to see (much to my son's disappointment) .

Where did you get the tow rings and how difficult are they to mount/install? I'm thinking about getting some after having to push a vette out of a ditch because he didn't have anything to hook onto last time I was at Waterford Hills. I've been pushing it harder this year and had my first dry track spin plus a couple tracks have gravel traps that make it difficult to pull a car out without them. Not saying I'm going in any mind you...

Import_Slaya

Luckily it was a no damage, non-issue type of spin. 100% driver errorI was getting a little impatient behind the Honda and wanted to get clear of him ASAP on the back straight. Lesson learned.

I got my tow rings direct from Multimatic last year (http://www.multimatic.com/index.shtml), but Ford Racing may sell them now. You have to call to order them. And I agree, they are the mod you hope you never have to use.

2007GT/CS

Great thread. Mod:+1 for the sticky for track reports. I'd love to see a thread per track (Summit, Mid Ohio, .....).

Back on topic. I'm getting a set of A47 back window ducts and tucking them under my quarter window covers (OMG functional scoops!) Not in a big hurry though. My first track outing didn't overly heat the brakes either front or rear. (I'm sure it will get worse as I get better).

Red06

I've seen drag racers use window ducts for differential cooling (not sure if they were Agent 47). It's a pretty hard core mod however if you car is a daily driver. You will have to cut the rear deck and the floor to run ducts plus you'll always see the duct tubing. I'd always be worried about water leaking at the floor, where the duct tube attaches to the panel (window delete) and around the new panel its self. They do look sweet however.

Sleeper_08

Thanks or the tips on the quarter window vents. Looks like an effective way to go but as suggested probably a bit too hard core for a DD, especially in the snow.

I'll see what Import_slaya's pictures look like when he gets a chance.

Sleeper_08

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Yeah, sorry about the thread-jack, Sleeper. Hmmm, we need a sticky for track reports...

You will have a blast at VIR. Here's one of my in-car clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ODVaGNzOek

And another of my spin in the rain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6OVg-9bd_c

I was supposed to be at Summit Aug. 23-24 with NASA, but just had to cancel. I'm looking for a mid-September event, but otherwise will be back in October and November with NASA.
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I agree we need a sticky thread for track reports and videos!

Great video of VIR. Was that the full 3.27 mile course? Just out of curiosity how much does an event cost and how much track time do you get?

Import_Slaya

Yep, that's the full course. The "grand" course adds another half mile or so my looping into the infield more. With NASA, the full weekend is now up to $330. This includes 3x 20-25 minute sessions per day on Saturday and Sunday. You also get an instructor, but once you scare them enough they let you go solo. [sm=icon_rofl.gif][sm=icon_rofl.gif][sm=icon_rofl.gif]