Ottawa FR-S

[Slick]

Wasn't really sure what the experience was going to be like today with the G1 Tour booking at Calabogie.

Their registration process seems unorganized, website is lacking and they weren't responding to emails. Once I got them on the phone, they had quite the hard sell when booking, but I settled on 6 laps, no extras like photos or "VIP".


So today, I arrived with wife and son (took the FRS of course) and got there about 40 mins before my scheduled 10am slot.
I had booked the Ferrari F430. Unfortunately wasn't the long track, but the short East track which is the better of the 2 shorter tracks.

I registered and he started telling me about the pre-drive training, so I mentioned I knew the track already and instructed here so he says I can skip that part. Okay.

You basically wait at pit wall in one of 3 lines for the cars. Today was Ferrari, GTR, Lambo. GTR looked and sounded mental fast and twas was not a stock one either.

My turn came up and promptly got into the car, looked over the controls briefly, adjusted the seat and I was off with instructor in passenger seat.

I drive to pit-out waiting for entry call on instructor's radio:
"Ferrari go!"
"Wait, No! Ferrari hold!!! Lambo coming."
(Lambo Gallardo passes)
"Okay Ferrari, go now!"

Slowly get onto the track (watching blendline of course), tires and brakes are already warm, I take it easy as I start building speed and we catch that Lambo 4 corners in. Instructor radios ahead to have Lambo let us by and then we are gone.

This car wails and really opens up in 3rd and 4th gear, and oddly seems a bit docile in 2nd. Of course they leave all aids on, and you can really feel them kicking in and especially slowing the exit out of corners but once going is a blast. Car handles very well with a hint of understeer. Tubi exhaust from engine right behind my head sounds incredible as secondaries open past 6K to redline.
Car has paddles and found out the hard way that it upshifts automatically if you wait too long and gets close to peak rpms, so now I'm trying to time my shifts just right at around 8200.

I run up to top of 4th gear (about 190k) on short straight before right into T1/T9 and car holds ground pretty good around multi-apex right sweepers. Easy on brakes as car stops very well and turn into 10-11 before dropping down to 2nd for T12. Traction control is holding off power so smooth back up to T14 before sharp left and accelerating up Ridge, into 4th and back down hill to Spoon into the Quarry complex. A tap of brakes for "4Left" and then back down to 3rd for T17-20 before getting back onto front straight with engine howling behind me.

"That's it, your laps are up" instructor chimes in. Already?
"Yeah, was pretty quick for me too!" he says. He was very cool and local guy too.

Would recommend for your bucket list!

Kenny, you should have a blast with the GT3.

[Simon99]

Originally Posted by AznKirby

These are literally the only pictures I have lol. I have to take time away from work to go for a photoshoot somewhere. And I need to buy a tripod

Dope ride bro, nice color !

[UMB FR-S]

Originally Posted by Slick

Wasn't really sure what the experience was going to be like today with the G1 Tour booking at Calabogie.

Their registration process seems unorganized, website is lacking and they weren't responding to emails. Once I got them on the phone, they had quite the hard sell when booking, but I settled on 6 laps, no extras like photos or "VIP".


So today, I arrived with wife and son (took the FRS of course) and got there about 40 mins before my scheduled 10am slot.
I had booked the Ferrari F430. Unfortunately wasn't the long track, but the short East track which is the better of the 2 shorter tracks.

I registered and he started telling me about the pre-drive training, so I mentioned I knew the track already and instructed here so he says I can skip that part. Okay.

You basically wait at pit wall in one of 3 lines for the cars. Today was Ferrari, GTR, Lambo. GTR looked and sounded mental fast and twas was not a stock one either.

My turn came up and promptly got into the car, looked over the controls briefly, adjusted the seat and I was off with instructor in passenger seat.

I drive to pit-out waiting for entry call on instructor's radio:
"Ferrari go!"
"Wait, No! Ferrari hold!!! Lambo coming."
(Lambo Gallardo passes)
"Okay Ferrari, go now!"

Slowly get onto the track (watching blendline of course), tires and brakes are already warm, I take it easy as I start building speed and we catch that Lambo 4 corners in. Instructor radios ahead to have Lambo let us by and then we are gone.

This car wails and really opens up in 3rd and 4th gear, and oddly seems a bit docile in 2nd. Of course they leave all aids on, and you can really feel them kicking in and especially slowing the exit out of corners but once going is a blast. Car handles very well with a hint of understeer. Tubi exhaust from engine right behind my head sounds incredible as secondaries open past 6K to redline.
Car has paddles and found out the hard way that it upshifts automatically if you wait too long and gets close to peak rpms, so now I'm trying to time my shifts just right at around 8200.

I run up to top of 4th gear (about 190k) on short straight before right into T1/T9 and car holds ground pretty good around multi-apex right sweepers. Easy on brakes as car stops very well and turn into 10-11 before dropping down to 2nd for T12. Traction control is holding off power so smooth back up to T14 before sharp left and accelerating up Ridge, into 4th and back down hill to Spoon into the Quarry complex. A tap of brakes for "4Left" and then back down to 3rd for T17-20 before getting back onto front straight with engine howling behind me.

"That's it, your laps are up" instructor chimes in. Already?
"Yeah, was pretty quick for me too!" he says. He was very cool and local guy too.

Would recommend for your bucket list!

Kenny, you should have a blast with the GT3.

Sounds good! It's good they let you giver with the car too!

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[86gt?]

Kenny, I just requested a quote for an additinal can just wanted to clarify its a "catch can" not an oil cooler like your title stated. lol will most likely be ordering today so I will let you know as soon as I hear back!

[Pbrown]

Your OFT should be in today Andre. My tails are at the post office.

[Slick]

Originally Posted by Pbrown

Your OFT should be in today Andre. My tails are at the post office.

I guess you beat me!
No further updates from USPS, but I'm sure I'll have it within a few days. Got a shipment of detailing stuff coming in too. Gonna be like Xmas this week.

[Slick]

Finally got around to changing the transmission and diff fluids this weekend with the Motul Gear300. Kinda surprised I never got around to it before but I guess it wasn't priority enough.

Not sure if you other guys have noticed a big difference on your cars since they were all low kms whenj you swapped over, but on mine at 42,000km it now feels like a brand-new gearbox.

Of course the horrid smell seeped into the house from the garage, I had to throw the drainpan outside to let it air out and help it go away.

Pretty easy DYI as long as you have a fluid pump. Hit me up if you ever need to borrow mine.

[Slick]

Originally Posted by Pbrown

Your OFT should be in today Andre. My tails are at the post office.

Just saw an update:

April 28, 2014 , 8:47 am
Arrival at Post Office

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by Slick

Not sure if you guys (Norm, John and Kenny) have noticed a big difference on your cars since they were all low kms whenj you swapped over, but on mine at 42,000km it now feels like a brand-new gearbox.

Of course the horrid smell seeped into the house from the garage, I had to throw the drainpan outside to let it air out and help it go away.

I definitely noticed a difference, much smoother. Talk in other threads suggests that the Motul doesn't like the cold, but we'll see.

Thanks for reminding me about the smell.


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[FRS_Ken]

Originally Posted by Pbrown

My tails are at the post office.

Yeah I know I picked up the delivery notice off your door - I'll be able to swap out 4 different tails now - thanks!

[FRS_Ken]

When I get a chance I'll make some sound tube plugs that fit in the empty hole in the passenger floor once you yank out that stupid thing.
I'll bring a few to the next M&M - that isn't as freaking cold or raining!!!
Yanking that tube (and the stock intake) was mid #2 after hood struts

[jvincent]

Got home and my OBDII dongle was waiting for me. Plugged it in and did a quick check and the Torque Lite app recognized it no problem. Time to download the full version and figure out what I want to configure.

The wife asked me if my car had internet access and was starting to order stuff on its own. I wonder what Norm's wife says.

[UMB FR-S]

hey chad you planning on coming out for autocross this year again?

[Pbrown]

God created Buddy Club tails. They are beautiful!!!! Pictures will not do them justice. Will install later this week.