Some HPDE Clips

[Tim Hilliard]

My New $400 GoPro 4 had a software bug/format issue, so all the best video is out the back from my old beat up Hero 2. My H4 recorded about 8 minutes all day :frusty:

Don't try out new electronics for the first time when you need them to work.

After this event I am in no rush to change a single thing that may upset the balance this car has. It is an absolute monster on a road course. It still has all the factory fluids in it.

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[evanescent03]

My New $400 GoPro 4 had a software bug/format issue, so all the best video is out the back from my old beat up Hero 2. My H4 recorded about 8 minutes all day :frusty:

Don't try out new electronics for the first time when you need them to work.

After this event I am in no rush to change a single thing that may upset the balance this car has. It is an absolute monster on a road course. It still has all the factory fluids in it.

every time i try a new ANYTHING at the track regarding my GoPro i end up with some kind of issue ... no sound, didn't hit "start", battery died, SD card full.... lol. haven't had one fall off luckily.

i'm actually in the market for a car to replace my 2015 M3 and glad to see at least a few of you guys are using it out there! looks like the GT PP with pads/fluid/tires is good to go. i've heard of guys using stock fluid exclusively and i'm starting to think that fresh OEM fluid is all most people need.

i'm still trying to see about the oil temps/pressure though... did you experience any overheating?

thanks for the videos!

 

[Tim Hilliard]

every time i try a new ANYTHING at the track regarding my GoPro i end up with some kind of issue ... no sound, didn't hit "start", battery died, SD card full.... lol. haven't had one fall off luckily.

i'm actually in the market for a car to replace my 2015 M3 and glad to see at least a few of you guys are using it out there! looks like the GT PP with pads/fluid/tires is good to go. i've heard of guys using stock fluid exclusively and i'm starting to think that fresh OEM fluid is all most people need.

i'm still trying to see about the oil temps/pressure though... did you experience any overheating?

thanks for the videos!

No temp issues but it was still cool (70's). Factory Ford fluid is actually pretty good, my coach told me not to screw up the car and modify it. He told me to spend all my money of brakes and tires. I imagine on a higher speed course you may experience some factory pad issues, but the way it comes from the factory is pretty impressive.

 

[evanescent03]

No temp issues but it was still cool (70's). Factory Ford fluid is actually pretty good, my coach told me not to screw up the car and modify it. He told me to spend all my money of brakes and tires. I imagine on a higher speed course you may experience some factory pad issues, but the way it comes from the factory is pretty impressive.

I agree with not modifying .. definitely causes more problems than it solves at times unless there are known weaknesses. glad it's ready to go out of the box!! thanks for the feedback!

 

[SGY]

I'm curious what mods your coach was referring to--motor, suspension, everything? Thanks.

 

[Wblv17]

Now rotate your tires from side to side. Helps them wear more even.

 

[Tim Hilliard]

I'm curious what mods your coach was referring to--motor, suspension, everything? Thanks.

Suspension mostly, my Skip Barber instructors said the same thing. Learn how to drive what you have, don't screw up the balance.

I am adding some track width to the front and some more camber the old fashion way ;)

 

[Trackaholic]

every time i try a new ANYTHING at the track regarding my GoPro i end up with some kind of issue ... no sound, didn't hit "start", battery died, SD card full.... lol. haven't had one fall off luckily.

i'm actually in the market for a car to replace my 2015 M3 and glad to see at least a few of you guys are using it out there! looks like the GT PP with pads/fluid/tires is good to go. i've heard of guys using stock fluid exclusively and i'm starting to think that fresh OEM fluid is all most people need.

i'm still trying to see about the oil temps/pressure though... did you experience any overheating?

thanks for the videos!

Why are you interested in replacing your M3?

Also, TY to the OP for the videos. Always love seeing trackday and AutoX vids. One of these days I'll try and put some of mine up (even if they aren't Mustang related...yet).

-T

 

[Tim Hilliard]

And my GP4 has completely shit the bed :frusty:

I did the update a few weeks ago, reformatted the SD and put it in my van and recorded hours of footage. Yesterday I try to use it and it just locks up to the point where I can't do anything with it :headbonk:

I think I'm going to go on a H2 Used Buying Spree, those cameras were simple and reliable.

My emails to GoPro support are getting less "nice" #400DollarPOS

 

[evanescent03]

Why are you interested in replacing your M3?

Also, TY to the OP for the videos. Always love seeing trackday and AutoX vids. One of these days I'll try and put some of mine up (even if they aren't Mustang related...yet).

-T

no GOOD reason... justification is for something less expensive but still very capable/fun. the biggest reason is that I just always want something different. I like experiencing different cars. saving money is a plus. just exploring options now!

 

[Tim Hilliard]

no GOOD reason... justification is for something less expensive but still very capable/fun. the biggest reason is that I just always want something different. I like experiencing different cars. saving money is a plus. just exploring options now!

I spoke to an Audi (A4 I think) guy at an HPDE event and he was quizzing me hard about my car. He just spent $700+ for programming to allow the car to rotate better than the factory Nanny controls.

His jaw dropped when I told my car was $33K. So yeah I completely understand a lower cost track toy that still is a nice road car.

 

[evanescent03]

I spoke to an Audi (A4 I think) guy at an HPDE event and he was quizzing me hard about my car. He just spent $700+ for programming to allow the car to rotate better than the factory Nanny controls.

His jaw dropped when I told my car was $33K. So yeah I completely understand a lower cost track toy that still is a nice road car.

there is no PERFECT car... m3 is pretty close for me but the cost is high compared to some other fun, fast, and plenty nice cars. I would buy a lot of cars before an Audi if I planned on tracking at all.. lol. including a mustang or focus st

 

[chedder]

1St hpde day with my GT PP 6sod. 1.18 g turn to the right, 1.13 to the left and 1.08 braking. 143Mph top speed at Pacific Races at near seattle. Way fun. Not as fast as our 2011 GT500 but better lap times on street tires. FYI senior instructor Porsche and BMW national.

 

[Todd15Fastback]

1St hpde day with my GT PP 6sod. 1.18 g turn to the right, 1.13 to the left and 1.08 braking. 143Mph top speed at Pacific Races at near seattle. Way fun. Not as fast as our 2011 GT500 but better lap times on street tires. FYI senior instructor Porsche and BMW national.

Any more comparison info on the GTPP vs. '11GT500?

When you mnetion not as fast as the GT500, you talking about top speed?

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