 Buttonwillow Track Day Dec 29th!, GTR Owners READ THIS if you want to get on the track. |
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 Jan 6 2009, 02:47 AM
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R32 Member  Group: Members Posts: 137 Joined: 14-August 08 Member No.: 13,885  |
QUOTE (Neoseven @ Jan 6 2009, 12:04 AM)  May, that's four months away. Who is up for Buttonwillow again in February or March? That way, instead of one trip to the track in a five month period, we can get two in, another trip to Buttonwillow, then down to California Speedway in May for the axis event. axis, looking forward to the event in May. Sounds like it will be much fun. I have never been to California Speedway. How many walls and obstacles for me to hit if I decide to test out the GT-R's off road capabilities again? You're going to want to keep your 4 tires on asphalt at Ca Speedway. -------------------- 07 GT3
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Jan 6 2009, 05:40 AM
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 Dream Crusher Group: Members Posts: 1,298 Joined: 15-October 07 From: los angeles Member No.: 12,111 |
I'll be up for another round at Buttonwillow and do James' thing too. I'll be snowboarding more now that the season has really kicked off for me. All car stuff becomes third on the list of things to do.
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Jan 6 2009, 08:52 AM
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NAGTROC Newbie Group: Newbies Posts: 3 Joined: 30-December 08 Member No.: 15,186 |
Hey guys I got my pictures up....Enjoy!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vodcars/sets/72157612239326574/ |
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Jan 6 2009, 09:28 AM
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 R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,090 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 13,920 |
QUOTE (Neoseven @ Jan 6 2009, 12:04 AM) May, that's four months away. Who is up for Buttonwillow again in February or March? That way, instead of one trip to the track in a five month period, we can get two in, another trip to Buttonwillow, then down to California Speedway in May for the axis event. Neo, yes lets do Buttonwillow again late Feb or early March. I'll get available dates and post up a new topic this week. -------------------- |
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Jan 6 2009, 09:30 AM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,090 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 13,920 |
QUOTE (Speedracer38 @ Jan 6 2009, 06:52 AM) Hey guys I got my pictures up....Enjoy!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/vodcars/sets/72157612239326574/ Great pics bro! Thanks for coming out! -------------------- |
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Jan 6 2009, 11:49 AM
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NAGTROC Newbie Group: Newbies Posts: 1 Joined: 6-January 09 Member No.: 15,240 |
QUOTE (Neoseven @ Jan 6 2009, 12:04 AM) I have never been to California Speedway. How many walls and obstacles for me to hit if I decide to test out the GT-R's off road capabilities again? There are some pretty significant walls to hit without ever testing your GT-R's off road capabilities!!! Here's in-car at California Speedway. This is in the GST Motorsports' 13 year old Impreza L developed by Mike Warfield (we were at the GT-R track day together). You'll notice that you probably wouldn't want to be having any issues in turn 1. Other than that, it's mostly safe. This post has been edited by GarySheehan: Jan 6 2009, 11:54 AM |
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Jan 6 2009, 12:13 PM
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R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 13-September 08 Member No.: 14,174 |
QUOTE (Neoseven @ Jan 6 2009, 02:04 AM) May, that's four months away. Who is up for Buttonwillow again in February or March? That way, instead of one trip to the track in a five month period, we can get two in, another trip to Buttonwillow, then down to California Speedway in May for the axis event. axis, looking forward to the event in May. Sounds like it will be much fun. I have never been to California Speedway. How many walls and obstacles for me to hit if I decide to test out the GT-R's off road capabilities again? don't worry about the walls, if you don't hit them , the walls are not a problem, ...it is a safe track, I can drive it with my eyes closed. being Chinese it looks like my eyes are closed anyways. -------------------- James Chen
AXIS Wheels 09 Nissan GT-R in yellow 03 Nissan 350Z in yellow SuperCharged (street car) 03 Nissan 350Z in yellow Twin Turbo (race car) about 700hp 05 Nissan Armada in yellow 05 Nissan Quest not in yellow 07 Bentley GTC in yellow 07 Porsche GT3 in yellow 02 Lamborghini Murcileago in yellow 86 Lamborghini Countach QV DD 64 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso 60 Cadillac Coupe De Kill Twin Turbo 750hp in yellow 07 Mercedes-Benz S550 94 Land Rover Defender 90 in AA yellow 05 Ford F-350 Turbo Diesel in yellow |
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Jan 6 2009, 12:16 PM
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R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 13-September 08 Member No.: 14,174 |
my other buddy brought his fancy RV to join us as well, so the kids can watch cartoon in his RV and he made Carne Asada for anyone who wants it.
-------------------- James Chen
AXIS Wheels 09 Nissan GT-R in yellow 03 Nissan 350Z in yellow SuperCharged (street car) 03 Nissan 350Z in yellow Twin Turbo (race car) about 700hp 05 Nissan Armada in yellow 05 Nissan Quest not in yellow 07 Bentley GTC in yellow 07 Porsche GT3 in yellow 02 Lamborghini Murcileago in yellow 86 Lamborghini Countach QV DD 64 Ferrari 250 GT/L Lusso 60 Cadillac Coupe De Kill Twin Turbo 750hp in yellow 07 Mercedes-Benz S550 94 Land Rover Defender 90 in AA yellow 05 Ford F-350 Turbo Diesel in yellow |
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Jan 6 2009, 09:49 PM
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 R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 374 Joined: 8-October 08 From: Hermosa Beach Member No.: 14,423 |
QUOTE (axis007 @ Jan 6 2009, 01:16 PM) my other buddy brought his fancy RV to join us as well, so the kids can watch cartoon in his RV and he made Carne Asada for anyone who wants it. This works. |
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Jan 7 2009, 03:38 AM
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 SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 3,453 Joined: 5-December 07 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,460 |
QUOTE (GarySheehan @ Jan 6 2009, 12:49 PM) There are some pretty significant walls to hit without ever testing your GT-R's off road capabilities!!! Here's in-car at California Speedway. This is in the GST Motorsports' 13 year old Impreza L developed by Mike Warfield (we were at the GT-R track day together). You'll notice that you probably wouldn't want to be having any issues in turn 1. Other than that, it's mostly safe. <object width="560" height="345"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CHldRyCio-g&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&ap=%2526fmt%3D22"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CHldRyCio-g&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&ap=%2526fmt%3D22" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="345"></embed></object> Thank for posting the video. Doesn't look so bad but damn is that a fast track or what. Part of it looks like your in a Nascar oval. Looks like a fun track. |
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Jan 7 2009, 03:40 AM
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SpecV Member Group: Members Posts: 3,453 Joined: 5-December 07 From: NorCal Member No.: 12,460 |
QUOTE (axis007 @ Jan 6 2009, 01:13 PM) don't worry about the walls, if you don't hit them , the walls are not a problem, ...it is a safe track, I can drive it with my eyes closed. being Chinese it looks like my eyes are closed anyways. Doesn't look so bad, but I think I will try to keep my eyes open. 
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Jan 7 2009, 04:13 AM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,090 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 13,920 |
I sent some info to Autoblog and they posted it. From the look of some of the comments, there are a lot of jealous haters out there
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/06/nissan-...t-buttonwillow/ -------------------- |
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Jan 7 2009, 05:37 PM
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NAGTROC Newbie Group: Newbies Posts: 3 Joined: 30-December 08 Member No.: 15,186 |
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Jan 16 2009, 10:22 PM
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R34 Member Group: Members Posts: 1,090 Joined: 19-August 08 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 13,920 |
You guys ready to rock this again?
Monday, March 30th! I rented Buttonwillow again. Race 13 CW. Round Two. GTR Track day reloaded! Many of us will be staying in Bakersfield and enjoying Red Line Time Attack the weekend of March 28th, 29th, then Rip it up all day Monday 30th! We already have many of our Round 1 crew confirmed and I'll be posting a new topic for Round 2 as soon as I get the final confirmations from them (Original guys get VIP treatment right!) Stay tuned! Get your mods ready! -------------------- |
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Jan 22 2009, 09:05 PM
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 NAGTROC Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 7-July 08 From: La Crescenta CA Member No.: 13,647 |
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Jan 22 2009, 11:41 PM
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R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 374 Joined: 8-October 08 From: Hermosa Beach Member No.: 14,423 |
QUOTE (Dilancer @ Jan 22 2009, 10:05 PM) Very nice. |
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Jan 23 2009, 03:13 AM
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NAGTROC Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 7-July 08 From: La Crescenta CA Member No.: 13,647 |
Video down for now. Will be up again in a couple hours.
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Jan 23 2009, 04:30 AM
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NAGTROC Newbie Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 7-July 08 From: La Crescenta CA Member No.: 13,647 |
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Feb 6 2009, 04:20 PM
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 NAGTROC Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 31-December 08 Member No.: 15,193 |
Here's a preview of the data analysis we ran on Darin's GTR at Buttonwillow. With Gary at the wheel, and Kert as ballast / Traqmate officer, we conducted back to back runs comparing the performance with the wing electronically locked out (static mode), and running fully active.
On average, the active laps were 1.29 sec faster. The two fastest laps in each mode were: Static Mode (2:01.40) Active Mode (2:00.29) ANALYSIS OF MAJOR TIME SAVINGS The Sweeper: Gary blasts through the sweeper in 3.15 secs with the wing active, as opposed to 4.75 secs with the wing electronically locked into static mode. In active mode, the wing automatically dishes out maximum downforce under hard braking. This lets Gary get on the brakes harder, later, and for a shorter period of time. The exit speed from the Sweeper is 3 mph faster with the Active wing than with the static wing. The Esses: Gary sails through the Esses in 9.04 secs with the active wing, and 9.15 secs in Static Mode. In active mode, the split wing adds more downforce to the inside wheel, and less to the outside wheel. This maintains the front to back balance, and transfers weight to the inside wheels. This resulted in exit speeds of 112.9 mph in Active and 111.8 mph Static. Here's a traqmate comparison. The blue dot is active, red is static. The video is run at 2x speed. . . for those of us with short attn spans Here's the rough vid of the wing track footage . . . the one that goes up on our site will be a little nicer I'm not really allowed to do our video editing ;)Thanks to all who helped! We had a blast, and will see you in March!!!!! 
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Feb 6 2009, 06:49 PM
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R32 Member Group: Members Posts: 374 Joined: 8-October 08 From: Hermosa Beach Member No.: 14,423 |
Very nice. WEll done, gentlemen.
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