Did my first HPDE last weekend :)

[Ivan 5.0]

Had a blast and can't wait to go back. Already having HPDE withdrawals. Anyhow, I met up with a buddy at Summit Point and did their HPDE1 over the weekend. Instructor told me my car is built very solid (mods and settings are balanced) and my skill level is advanced for being brand new. Coolant and cylinders head temps were good. Brakes did not fade all weekend.

Video below is from my 3rd session. Will work on braking harder and accelerating out of corners faster next track event.



Full list of mods is below

Factory Options
300A Package
Black Exterior
Charcoal Black Interior
Brembo Brake Package
3.55:1 Limited Slip Rear Axle

Exterior
50/35 Window Tint
Roush 7 Bar Black Billet Grill
WeatherTech Black PlateFrame
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Front Fascia
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Rear Diffuser
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Rear Spoiler
Blow-By Racing Billet Shorty Antenna

Interior
MGW Classic Black Shift Ball
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Alcantara Steering Wheel
Speed of Sound A-Pillar Double Gauge Pod
Aeroforce Technology Interceptor Gauge (2)

Engine and Drivetrain
C&L Air Intake System
Shrader Performance Sound Tube Delete Kit
Ford Racing Boss 302 Coil Covers
Ford Racing Boss 302 Intake Manifold
Driveshaft Shop 1-Piece Aluminum Driveshaft
MGW Short Throw Shifter
MGW Heat Shield
JLT Black Anodized Performance Oil Separator (Passenger and Driver Side)
Stainless Works 3" Catless X-Pipe
Stainless Works 1-7/8" Longtube Headers
Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback Exhaust

Electronics
SCT SF3 Power Flash Ford Programmer
Custom Tuned by Shaun Perry of Advanced Engine Development

Suspension and Chassis
Koni Sport Struts
Koni Sport Shocks
Steeda Sport Springs
Steeda Lightweight Radiator Support
Steeda Double Bar Strut Tower Brace
Steeda 25mm Rear Swaybar
Steeda Heavy Duty Rear Swaybar Endlinks
Steeda 35mm Adjustable Front Swaybar
Maximum Motorsports Panhard Rod
Maximum Motorsports Caster/Camber Plates
Custom Alignment (Click HERE for specs)
Maximum Motorsports XD Rear Lower Control Arms
Whiteline Rear Lower Control Arm Relocation Brackets

Brakes
Centric Premium Rotors
Ford Racing Mustang Brake Duct Kit
Steeda Stainless Braided Brake Lines
Carbotech XP12 Brake Pads (Race: Front)
Carbotech XP8 Brake Pads (Race: Rear)
Carbotech 1521 Brake Pads (Street: Front and Rear)

Wheels and Tires
Nitto Invo 275/40ZR-18 Tires
TSW Nurburgring Rotary Forged 18x9.5 Matte Gunmetal Wheels
SVE Spline Drive Black Lug Nuts

Fluids
Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid
Amsoil MTG 75W90 API GL-4 Transmission Oil
Amsoil Signature Series 5W-20 Synthetic Motor Oil
Amsoil EA017 Oil Filter

 

[Ivan 5.0]

And some photos from the event!

 

[Ivan 5.0]

The Cortex stuff on the Mustang above looked super fancy

 

[Ivan 5.0]

And my "smiles per gallon" over the weekend

 

[RichardSATX]

Nice runs!!!!

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

Hey, good to see you finally made it to Summit Point for an HPDE! Looking good.

You might want to reconsider the 5W20 engine oil for the road course though.

You're running 3 x 30 minute sessions per day - high temperatures and RPMs.

 

[Ivan 5.0]

You might want to reconsider the 5W20 engine oil for the road course though.

What oil weight do you suggest?

 

[Gray Ghost GT]

What oil weight do you suggest?

I ran 10W40 (Amsoil, Redline or Castrol Syntec) in my 4.6L, but now use 5W15 in the new JDM 5.0. I suggest the 10W40 in the OEM 5.0L and go about 1/2 quart over full on the dip stick.

 

[Moochman4life]

Man, I love Summit Point. Shenandoah Circuit is my favorite track, though. Hyperfest is a good time. Lots of cars? The weather looked nice.

 

[2013MustangGT]

You have a nice car! Damn there are some serious competitors there.

 

[Ivan 5.0]

Lots of cars? The weather looked nice.

All of the HPDE groups were full, and there were a lot of racers out as well. If I were to guess, definately over a 100 cars.

 

[Digital_Synapse]

so cool, love it

 

[TGR96]

You have a nice car! Damn there are some serious competitors there.

That's what I was thinking.

Were there any other street cars there besides your? They all look like dedicated track/race cars.

Oh yeah, I'm jealous. Want to do a track day so bad!

 

[Ivan 5.0]

Were there any other street cars there besides your? They all look like dedicated track/race cars.

There were plenty of street cars out there, I just happened to snap pics of the folks running the wheel-to-wheel race groups.