Event #10 XP win! [Archive] - Factory Five Forums

STLMARSHALL

10-02-2012, 07:41 AM

I was able to finally find a sweet spot in the handling allowing me to push the car pretty hard. I won XP by 5.5 seconds! This event was about the best I have ever run and I have much more confidence in the car.

Here is a video of my best run of the day which was the 6th fastest overall.

2012 Event 10 run 6 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwOj--hUQ6E)

Rick Masters

10-02-2012, 08:05 AM

Thanks for the video very impressive, that looks like fun!!!

vnmsss

10-02-2012, 11:02 AM

Congratulations Michael!!! Nice driving! That big course was the perfect design for the HP cars like yours....You've made all of us Coupe owners very proud!!!!

Karen

smithtlw

10-02-2012, 12:12 PM

5+ seconds - That is huge! That is certainly a fast course. Sounds nice.

Todd

willy

10-02-2012, 02:26 PM

what tire are you running? sent a PM

Jacob McCrea

10-02-2012, 02:40 PM

Congrats on the win; it looks like an incredible amount of fun. I wouldn't know but I imagine that 5 seconds is a massive margin over second place.

STLMARSHALL

10-02-2012, 04:51 PM

Thanks everyone for the kudos!

I currently run the Hankook Ventus z214 C71 275/17 front and back. I still have some oversteer issues, but with a very light fuel load the car is almost balanced. With a 1/4 tank or more the oversteer is pretty pronounced. I plan to change to 315 rear and keep the 275 front for next season.

Willy asked about Nitto's in his PM. I am actually considering the NT01 315/17 for the rear next season. I am just not sure I can afford the Hoosier tire game. Most Hoosier racers go thru 2-3 sets per season which adds up to $2500-$3500 per year in tires. That is a little rich for my blood. The Hoosiers do have that slight edge in grip, but they heat cycle out in 30-50 runs and become very greasy. A friend switched from Hoosiers to NT01's this year and really likes them so far.

Owlknight360

11-15-2012, 05:36 PM

Hey Mike, Congrats!!

Just put a deposit down on a coupe, scheduled completion date for the kit is Feb 23. First and only time I'm going to be looking forward to February!!

Russ Thompson

11-16-2012, 11:22 AM

Great run, I just love seeing these cars out on the track, well done!

STLMARSHALL

11-18-2012, 01:37 AM

Hey Mike, Congrats!!

Just put a deposit down on a coupe, scheduled completion date for the kit is Feb 23. First and only time I'm going to be looking forward to February!!

Congrats on the order! Looking forward to seeing your build. It will be a little faster than the Miata.

Thanks Russ!