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Got an updated tune for a test pipe at Blacktrax. Blue line is baseline with HFC/Exhaust with no tune. Red is with HFC and Exhaust with Tune. Green is TP/Exhaust with retune. Was hoping for more midrange gain with the test pipe.
Went to Thunderhill West for the first time over the weekend. A much tighter and more technical track compared to others I've been to. Ran a best time of 1'27.1 which was my target time for the day. New tune felt great and car handled well. Still impressed by the times I'm able to produce with the Federal RS-RRs. Had an opportunity to drive two friend's G35s on track as well set a best time of 1'31.9. One of them had RE71Rs and they definitely grip more than the RS-RRs but cost twice as much basically.
Went to Thunderhill West again this past weekend on 4/28/18. First time running Aero on the S2000. I have some Voltex/J's Rep 1600mm wing with an APR front splitter and CR Rep lip. Yes I know they are reps but don't really care as long as it works. Big wing was only noticeable on higher speed turns like 3, 5 and 6. I was able to more easily stay on the throttle on turns 5 and 6 with the added stability. Ended the day with a 1'26.1 which is 1 second faster than my previous time (also my first time at West). Ran into a decent amount of traffic all day and particularly a Miata that didn't like to let people by (even in the A group).
Picked up a NRG Hub and Worksbell GTC. The Momo Monte Carlo 350mm was too large in diameter so it hit the dash when it tilted. I opted for the Momo Mod 78 since it looked identical to the Monte Carlo with a 330mm diameter and suede wrap. Now the tilt function is able to move without hitting the dash with millimeters to spare. I know the Monte Carlo comes in a 320mm diameter but I felt that it was too small.
03-14-2018, 08:57 PM
