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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-31-2022, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By evanescent03
Pitt Race

Had a great weekend with Chin Track days at pitt race. Blew through a set of front GLOC R12 pads… they stopped the car great and didn’t fade until I was basically on the backing plate. Destroyed...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-15-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,661
Posted By evanescent03
about to meet up at Pitt Race with my buddy in a...

about to meet up at Pitt Race with my buddy in a 2014 Cayman S.. he's probably a slightly better driver so i don't really have a choice but it'll be fun to see if we can mix it up a little. we'll...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-05-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,695
Posted By evanescent03
i'd wait for a civic type R .. super fun and way...

i'd wait for a civic type R .. super fun and way better for a growing kiddo. my boys are 7 and 9 ... although they technically can climb in the back for a short ride they complain a lot. i would...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-20-2022, 10:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,168
Posted By evanescent03
Going fast isn’t hard .. evasive maneuvers or...

Going fast isn’t hard .. evasive maneuvers or hard braking gets significantly messier as the speeds go up, too. “Everything is fine until it’s not.”
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-20-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,168
Posted By evanescent03
Good point … I wonder if this is why I’ve found...

Good point … I wonder if this is why I’ve found an occasional strap slip off the side .. luckily the car didnt seem to budge but seems like an easy thing to do for improvement!...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-20-2022, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,084
Posted By evanescent03
Beautiful photos! Drove there a few times when I...

Beautiful photos! Drove there a few times when I lived in NorCal. Fun track!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-18-2022, 12:53 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,832
Posted By evanescent03
reviving a dead thread because i #searched!

Hi mike. I sent you a PM but couldnt' attach a picture. Here are my stock rotors after about ~120 minutes of track time (1.5 days in dry-ish conditions). Using the R12 pads that i didn't bed in...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 04-18-2022, 12:03 AM
Replies: 698
Views: 204,875
Posted By evanescent03
first time at Mid Ohio using the GR86. I've done...

first time at Mid Ohio using the GR86. I've done Mid-O once with an STi about 12 years ago and with my Camaro SS1LE last year. Was really fun once the rain went away and the track dried up! The...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-17-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 94,290
Posted By evanescent03
had a nice track day today ... very fun!

had a nice track day today ... very fun!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-13-2022, 04:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,793
Posted By evanescent03
Definitely iconic, first couple times were a real...

Definitely iconic, first couple times were a real picker factor! I think I actually enjoy turns 6 and 10 more..

I like turns that I screw up for a long time and then finally find a better way to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-03-2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,232
Posted By evanescent03
well that sucks! the SC3s had great grip until...

well that sucks! the SC3s had great grip until just before the cords .. then they'd start to fall apart and i had a chunk come off and whip around pulling some paint off my front fender... oops. ...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-03-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,357
Posted By evanescent03
what are you shooting for on the alignment? i'm a...

what are you shooting for on the alignment? i'm a little new to dialing in but i think on my camaro i had:

max camber (-2.8*F and -1.5R on that car)
front toe -0*?
rear toe .15* combined
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-03-2022, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,357
Posted By evanescent03
good to know ... thanks for the info! which oil...

good to know ... thanks for the info! which oil you running?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-02-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,357
Posted By evanescent03
Camaros are amazing track cars - tried to find a...

Camaros are amazing track cars - tried to find a ZL1 1LE before i bought the GR86. Different animals and looking forward to flicking the GR around a bit! the SC3s were so good until they got close...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-02-2022, 08:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,232
Posted By evanescent03
toasted as in no grip or did you wear 'em down to...

toasted as in no grip or did you wear 'em down to the cords?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 03-01-2022, 09:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,232
Posted By evanescent03
Mind your pressures, check your tires after each...

Mind your pressures, check your tires after each session and rotate as needed especially if a certain corner is taking the brunt. having a square setup is nice for rotation. I was worried about the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-26-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,357
Posted By evanescent03
No rules constraints … just track days with...

No rules constraints … just track days with Chin/HOD/PCA trying to go 20min without getting super greasy or chunking apart … I used to be able to run my SC3s hard for 30-40min with an occasional 1/2...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-26-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,357
Posted By evanescent03
I have just enough experience to be dangerous lol...

I have just enough experience to be dangerous lol jk… safety first. About 12yrs with ups and downs for seasons but have done 20-30 days over the past 2 years. My last couple Camaros (SS1LEs) I ran...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-26-2022, 07:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,357
Posted By evanescent03
Well I’ve read a bit about tires and you know how...

Well I’ve read a bit about tires and you know how it goes, read four glowing reviews and the hear about someone who had a tire chunk apart or something after “normal track use and would never...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-26-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,357
Posted By evanescent03
Appreciate the feedback! I haven’t put much...

Appreciate the feedback! I haven’t put much thought into any of this before … just used the recommended “track” oil and I’ve never had issues with consumption or anything. Pretty fortunate but I...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-26-2022, 01:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,357
Posted By evanescent03
do you find yourself adding throughout a weekend?...

do you find yourself adding throughout a weekend? and yeah - probably just paranoid but figured i'd ask to see how neurotic other people are about it ... normally i make sure the car is safe and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-26-2022, 12:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,357
Posted By evanescent03
topping off oil for track days?

i'm new here, but i did look around for an answer before starting a thread. I have seen some concerns about oil starvation (especially when using stickier tires). I really hate destroying street...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-25-2022, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,822
Posted By evanescent03
lovely! i'm planning out my track season so will...

lovely! i'm planning out my track season so will be fun to take advantage of this.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-25-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By evanescent03
good stuff, OP. I have a GR86 i just got today...

good stuff, OP. I have a GR86 i just got today and have been trying to figure out how to set it up. seems like i can look at a lot of what worked well for the Gen 1 crowd for advice. glad you had...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-25-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,095
Posted By evanescent03
yeah - when i notice my brakes are getting soft...

yeah - when i notice my brakes are getting soft unexpectedly that's usually my reason too!

i run them the first session of the morning or at a new track to help show me where i may have issues but...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-25-2022, 08:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,551
Posted By evanescent03
i used powerstop track day on my Camaro SS1LEs......

i used powerstop track day on my Camaro SS1LEs... didn't have brake fade at all using the stock SC3 tires. i drove them everywhere from Thunderhill to COTA to Watkins glen and they held up great but...
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