Kenny_Stang

Got our helmets in yesterday, after doing some research and asking some of the local track guys, decided to get the RaceQuip full face SA2010 helmet for me and the wife. With the new SA2015 standard in place, RaceQuip had closeout on the SA2010 helmets, and picked these up really cheap. They are not the lightest or most well ventilated, but hard to beat for the price. These will be good for 5 years, and honestly don't plan on keeping the same helmet longer than that anyways.

Kenny_Stang

Installed my Carbon Fiber mudflap/rock guards from Bama Dave today, very easy install and they look great.







See this thread for more info on the mudflaps: https://www.s2kca.com/S2000/showthre...-Buy-Number-II

Kenny_Stang

Was messing with the new camera and trying to learn which settings work best, took these in the local park very early in the morning.

Kenny_Stang

Finally got around to doing my first track day! Yesterday I participated in the Track Night in America at MotorSports Ranch Cresson, and it was an absolute blast. To start off with I was slow... really really really slow. I was braking way too early, was not hitting the apex, was not shifting into the right gear, etc... pretty much a total noob.

Just to give you an idea, my fastest time in the first session was approximately 1:48:52 (using video reference points as I was not running a lap timer). For comparison, a decently quick NA Honda S2000 runs the same track about 1:28 (and the faster guys are in the low 1:20's), so as you can see I have a lot of work to do. That being said I was offered some coaching during the 2nd set of paced laps which really helped me understand the "line" and braking points, and then did a ride along with an advanced driver in his S2000 and that helped immensely. Unfortunately I forgot to turn off my GoPro in between one of the sessions and didn't get to record any of my 3rd (and last) session where I was much, for me, quicker.

Anyhow, here are some pics and video from the event. I've already signed up for the next TNiA in July, and hoping to do some dedicated HPDE events as well.





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Memo6453

Nice build and car man! And who cares if you were slow! you broke the ice and had fun! Ive only done 1 track event myself in stock form (just test pipe and flashpro) and i was happy! But keep both hands on the wheel, the shifter aint going anywhere lol In for your future updates

things i learned after the first time i hit the track:

1) dont drive with "OEM" alignment as it'll eat your tires lol
2) use DOT4 to avoid boilng <~~ also a given
3) Centric Blanks and Hawk HP+ get the job done, no need to spend tons of money on other rotors/pads at least for a casual track driver
4) BE safe and have fun!

Kenny_Stang

Thanks for the feedback, yeah I know I have some bad habits to break (not keeping hands on wheel unless I am shifting, rev matching/heel toe, etc.), it's funny how you don't notice necessarily what you are doing until you review the video. It's a great tool.

Learned a ton from doing this track day, already signed up for the next one in July and hope to do some dedicated HPDE's very soon (novice class fills up quickly).

Kenny_Stang

Got pictures today from the Track Night in America event, car looks awesome on the track! Can't wait till the next one in July!

Kenny_Stang

Some more updates, the Novi 1000 had started weeping a small amount of oil from the inlet, and while it didn't impact performance it was annoying to have constantly clean up the oil from under the charger. I had two choices, either rebuild the existing supercharger, or spring for a new one. After some consideration, I decided for the latter route and scored a great deal on a lightly used Novi 1200.



While I was going to be replacing the supercharger, I decided to also upgrade the hoses and fittings, the old ones had seen better days and were starting to show their age. So I ordered all new silicone hoses and t bolt clamps from Siliconeintakes.com




Lastly as I am planning on doing at least one track day a month, and we all know how hot the oil can run in our cars, I also ordered the thermostatic Mishimoto Oil Cooler from Moddiction





I spent the weekend installing the new supercharger, everything went together fairly smoothly... no major snags in the install




I used an existing calibration someone on here provided me to ensure the car was running decently. Will get the car fully tuned this upcoming weekend.



Next up will be installing the oil cooler and installing a vented hood (purchased a spare hood so that I can keep my OEM hood). The vents are from Singular Motorsports, and unlike the typical ones you see on here, the louvers and integrated gurney flap should guarantee that hot air is pulled out from under the hood. Once I get everything installed I will be doing some testing to document how much venting the hood impacts both under hood temps, as well as Coolant and IAT temps.

Kenny_Stang

Some updates, had Matt Duncan (s2k manic) worked on the car for me to get it ready after the install of the new 1200. He cut out the hood and installed the Singular Motorsports Louvers, they came out great... now just need to get the hood repainted.




Matt also installed the Mishimoto 19 row oil cooler, this one came with the Thermostatic sandwich plate with the 200* thermostat. He also added some aluminum sheeting around the cooler to force the air through the cooler and out the back into the wheel well (not pictured).




On Tuesday did my 2nd track day with Track Night in America (TNIA) at MSR Cresson. Had a blast and the car was running very strong, even though I was short shifting at 7k RPM due to still finalizing the tune.





Up next will be installing Autometer Oil Temp gauge along with an Autometer Dual gauge pod to replace the SoS single gauge pod. Will continue working on the tune to get it 100% and will hopefully be doing a full HPDE with Apex in September, while the TNIA is great to get some exposure to a track the lack of instruction really limits how much benefit you get from it.

SlowTeg

Nice car man! I don't think you mentioned it, but another thing to keep an eye on is water temps since you're force fed. It's probably not too big an issue now, but as you spend more time on track it's definitely worth keeping an eye on.

You already said it, but having an instructor for an HPDE makes all the difference in the world. I'd highly recommend attending one before doing another TNIA.

Here's a good website from an old instructor of mine: http://winhpde.com/ Definitley worth reading through imo and gives you some ideas and things to work on at different levels.