Sonoma Raceway 11/11-11/12

[coolhandluke]

Day 1

Foggy start, track time delayed an hour.

[coolhandluke]

Day 1:





Alan / ATC5 and his 98:

[yoshi234]

More please!

y shi - who's looking fwd to driving 234 again!

[coolhandluke]

Day 1 was challenging due to accidentally signing up for a lower run group. This group wasn’t particularly aware, didn’t point, and was dangerous (braking) at times.

Onto pics...




Eduardo making deals




New RCrew BBK:

[Dave7CDMTYPER]

Nice wheels.

[Purplepassiongsr]

Nice brakes. How do those compare to a twin block setup?

[white rocket]

Looking good Ry. How are you liking the Alcon caliper set-up? Same as Spoon twinblock? Can OEM-size pads be used? Can you notice the unsprung weight savings with those 2 piece rotors?

<------looking for excuses to upgrade my NSX klapperz when there really isn't any need

[coolhandluke]

Here is a clip someone made from last weekend:
https://youtu.be/FQ5F3X0jFuQ

[coolhandluke]

Nice brakes. How do those compare to a twin block setup?

This new setup is a big improvement so far. Normally, I would struggle to go two track days without needing to bleed. Note, I️ have been struggling with brake issues the past few years. Improving my brake technique would help this issue, especially at tracks that are hard on brakes, like Laguna Seca.

This BBK held up very well during two days at Sonoma/I️nfineon Raceway. The wet weather added challenges, due to surface and tire changes, but I️ was able to start gaining experience. My biggest take away is brake application. This BBK forces you to be smooth and light on brakes. Mashing the brakes or over applying will lead to lock up, especially in the wet. I’m still working towards confidence, this weekend at Laguna Seca will be a good test.

[coolhandluke]

Looking good Ry. How are you liking the Alcon caliper set-up? Same as Spoon twinblock? Can OEM-size pads be used? Can you notice the unsprung weight savings with those 2 piece rotors?

<------looking for excuses to upgrade my NSX klapperz when there really isn't any need

No, these are a different pad size. Previously, when I️ ran 2pc Stoptech rotors, I️ could tell a different. However, this time I️ changed too much (some out of my control) to be able to pinpoint individual changes like rotor. You are reminding me to weigh the rotor for comparison and to finally start a 98-1040 thread here though.

PS- Just buy my Spoons.