Open Track @ River's Edge

[Captain_Stangin']

Just a video of my final (6th) session of the day at the River's Edge, our local 1.4 mile, 9 turn road course.

The last session was the shortest, the rest were roughly 20 minutes long. I have to figure out how to cut down the videos for youtube.

My car setup is as follows: Intake/Canned tune, DTC 70/60, Steeda Sports/Koni Yellows, Strano Bars, and R888s (285/30/18)

Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKuK9jyShDw

Added my first session of the day, parts 1 and 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0RBGxRzLWw - Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lis3r4GdQU - Part 2

 

[foolio2k4]

very cool. Although that track seems to be pretty unforgiving if you have a shunt. Very little run off areas.

Looks very fun though.

PS. I have a set of DTC70s up front if you ever need a set. Gotta get rid of it, i went with brembos so no use! Lets go cheap!

 

[cop on my back]

Just realized you are from BC, I'm in Victoria. What brakes are you using, style/size of rotors. That thing seems to stop like mad. How often are there open track events, is that track in BC?

Sounded like your passenger had a blast too!

 

[Sleeper_08]

I have to figure out how to cut down the videos for youtube.

I use Windows Movie Maker to edit the video - it is free and pretty easy to use.

 

[Captain_Stangin']

Cop on my back:

I'm from Port Coquitlam, the road course is at the Mission Raceway complex, just a 40 minute drive from my house. http://www.sccbc.net/ or http://www.missionraceway.com/

There appear to be many open track days there, I run with UBC Sports Car Club, and am going for my 3rd track day on this Thursday, the 26th. I talked to a couple other guys, 1 driver told me he was on his 7th day there! There are numerous clubs offering track time, some are listed here: http://www.karelo.com/events.php?&ET=6
Hopefully we can tear up the tarmac sometime!

As for my braking setup, I am using factory calipers front and rear, loaded with Hawk DTC-70 pads up front, and DTC-60s out back. Rotors are stock sized powerslots. SS brake lines and ATE Superblue Fluid. I think the biggest upgrade for braking performance came from the R888 r-compound tires, they offer gumball like grip. I also have brake cooling ducts for the front, but even with these, I find that my front caliper piston boots are melting! Not sure if I need a big brake kit to handle the heat load, I might just buy new factory calipers later.

Foolio2k4:

The walls are still pretty freaky. I always end up taking a later apex, because I'm intimidated by them. I can see a lot of paint marks and scars on the walls. I like the acoustics though, lol. Getting close to the wall and hearing the 3V at 6000rpm is a hoot! How much for the pads? We might be able to work something out.

Sleeper08:

I didn't even know my computer had that app. Thanks for the wake up call, haha. I'll try and post some more videos soon.

 

[ArizonaGT]

in for later

 

[foolio2k4]

I can do $170 shipped for dtc-70 if you were US. But im not sure how much shipping would be for victoria. I will have to find out and get back to you.

 

[Ken04]

nice vids. I like to see other pacific northwest guys hittin the track. I always though Portland was narrow, wow, not anymore !

 

[Vapour Trails]

Nice vids man, I'd join you but I'm a little far away.