Back from the dead. Car has 18k miles on it and all is still well.
Car got an AOS, oil pickup, windage tray, and front/rear shifter bushings added.
Did another event a few months ago. Added Project Mu HC800 pads and Whiteline camber bolts. Stock alignment was -0.8f/-2.1r for camber. After alignment, the specs were -1.4/-2.0r for camber.
The track was the ROVAL layout at Autoclub Speedway in Fontana, CA. Managed a lap time of 2:00.39, which I was pretty happy with.
The car did good, but the pads still couldn't manage for more than like 2 laps before showing some major fade. Camber bolts helped and let me rotate the car a bit easier on turn in, but still pushes more than I'd like.
I have some stuff sitting at home waiting to go on in the next month or so:
-DBA 4000 Rotors
-Project Mu Club Racer Pads
-Stoptech Steel Braided Brake Lines
-STI Group N Pitch Stop Mount
-STI Group N Transmission Mount
-Perrin Pitch Stop Mount Brace
-Swift Spec R Springs
-Whiteline Rear LCAs
Other than that, I don't plan on adding anything else to the car aside from an axleback exhaust and probably oil temp/oil pressure gauges.
Between all of this, and a new alignment, the car should have the handling characteristics I'm looking for, and better braking ability. Seeing how the OEM tires have 2 track days and nearly 18k miles on them, new tires will be needed soon. Likely going to be going with Dunlop ZII SS. I think with the tires and changes to the car, I should easily be able to shave off another 3-4 seconds. I need bigger balls on the bank too lol.
My end goal is to get under 1:55 on that track with stock power, which I think is very attainable with some seat time. Also plan on going to Buttonwillow this year. Hoping to break 2:05 there. Fingers crossed.