First Autocross Event - Houston
I took the G8 out to a BMW autocross event last weekend. This was my first time driving autocross. I was pleasantly surprised with the handling but now I have the bug to add suspension components (coilovers, bushings, sways, etc.)
Instructor said drifting isn't the fastest way around the track...ha! I had a bit of an issue getting the power down...new, wider stickier tires are probably in order as well.
Anyway...more fun than I imagined.
I'm taking mine to an event on Sunday, my first time also. I've done some work to mine and it handles pretty dam good, with the maggie its gonna be a hand full out of the corners just trying to get the power to the ground.
Roots blower by Magnacharger 469 hp 498 torque on Mustang dyno 12 lbs of boost
Should be over 500 rwhp with cog drive, now 12 lbs of boost, no dyno or track time since od cog drive
After Maggie 11.86 @ 115.33 w/1.74 60 ft (best 60ft 1.63.) (Nov. 6, 2010) Temp 60, DA 1158
After Maggie 1/8 mile 7.58, best mph 92.16 w/1.66. Kooks Mids w/cats, H-pipe, cheap mufflers.
20x8.5 and 20x9.5 Lorenzo Black Wl032 wheels Sumitomo Htr 3's 255-35 and 275-35's
Eibach prokit with Lovell strut/shocks, Ctsv/Camaro Brakes
The above Dyno numbers were after the sale to born2fly (awsome)
New Ride is 82 malibu wagon with 6.0 ly6 and ported l92 heads, comp cam, holley hi ram intake, hedman headers, 4l60 w/3000 stall and more
Heeeere ya go...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yDdpxN-i6s
Marty
G8 gone, but not forgotten...
The wide blue painters tape is great to help prevent cone scuffs. I tape up the lower lip on the front clip and around the front fender wells. Don't forget to tape up behind the rear fender wells also - I got lazy and didn't tape back there and have some wicked scuffing from killing off some cones.
2009.1 Pontiac G8 GT
White Hot w/ Onyx interior, Prem Package, Sport Package, Sunroof
SHOW: Holden badges, backup assist, & gauges, front clip shaved w/ painted lower grilles, clear bra, matte black hood scoops, 35% tint, auto dimming mirror, Homelink, bass bias mod, VG antenna, VIM, Bluetooth, spare w/ Pace jack kit, glovebox light, white fuse covers, Rotofab radiator cover, engine cover custom painted w/ SS trim, billet aluminum trim, SS hood liner, MGP caliper covers, Third Shift Studios plaque, JBL MS-8, JL amps, Morel and Focal speakers, 12" sub, Redline Goods armrest
GO: Volant CAI, Superchips Cortex 91 tune, BP white catch can, modded lower grille, Solo axle backs; DBA 4000 series rotors; Russell SS brake lines; ATE Blue; Hawk ceramic pads, Camaro SS 20s 245/35F & 275/30R
0-60 MPH: 5.01 Seconds | 1/4 Mile: 13.354 Seconds @ 105.85 MPH | 279kW / 572Nm DynoJet uncorrected
What track is that, and where?
2009 MGM GT: VCM CAI, ARH LT headers (no cats), Vector Tune, MT drag radials
Procharger P1SC still powering the box it came in January 2010, hiding somewhere in the back of my man cave.
PB: 12.533 @ 111.45 w/ 1.951 60' CLAIMING THE INTAKE/LT/TUNE/DR RECORD UNLESS SOMEBODY GOT GAME
And nobody ever had game.
"There are but three true sports...mountain climbing, bull fighting, and motor racing. The rest are merely games." Ernest Hemmingway
"Racing is life. Everything before and after is just waiting." Steve McQueen in the movie LeMans
Only two things smell like fish...and one of them is fish. unknown
Assigned male at birth, I now identify as a lesbian, but with extra equipment.
HAWGDAWG! Now THERE is a name that says "We might have some common interests". Unlike....Perrier Colonic Lover or Shoe Taster.
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2009 MGM GT: VCM CAI, ARH LT headers (no cats), Vector Tune, MT drag radials
Procharger P1SC still powering the box it came in January 2010, hiding somewhere in the back of my man cave.
PB: 12.533 @ 111.45 w/ 1.951 60' CLAIMING THE INTAKE/LT/TUNE/DR RECORD UNLESS SOMEBODY GOT GAME
And nobody ever had game.
"There are but three true sports...mountain climbing, bull fighting, and motor racing. The rest are merely games." Ernest Hemmingway
"Racing is life. Everything before and after is just waiting." Steve McQueen in the movie LeMans
Only two things smell like fish...and one of them is fish. unknown
Assigned male at birth, I now identify as a lesbian, but with extra equipment.
The track is the Houston Police Academy track on Aldine Westfield.
I saw some people add the extra tape. I will in the future...I hit the same cone twice in two separate runs.Originally Posted by Seattle09GT
Wow, I had a great time and my car was pretty fast for the first time out. I'm improved my time from my first run to the last run by over 4 seconds. Anyone who hasn't tried it should.
Roots blower by Magnacharger 469 hp 498 torque on Mustang dyno 12 lbs of boost
Should be over 500 rwhp with cog drive, now 12 lbs of boost, no dyno or track time since od cog drive
After Maggie 11.86 @ 115.33 w/1.74 60 ft (best 60ft 1.63.) (Nov. 6, 2010) Temp 60, DA 1158
After Maggie 1/8 mile 7.58, best mph 92.16 w/1.66. Kooks Mids w/cats, H-pipe, cheap mufflers.
20x8.5 and 20x9.5 Lorenzo Black Wl032 wheels Sumitomo Htr 3's 255-35 and 275-35's
Eibach prokit with Lovell strut/shocks, Ctsv/Camaro Brakes
The above Dyno numbers were after the sale to born2fly (awsome)
New Ride is 82 malibu wagon with 6.0 ly6 and ported l92 heads, comp cam, holley hi ram intake, hedman headers, 4l60 w/3000 stall and more
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