Laguna Seca

[Wh33lhop]

I already posted this in this car's thread, but I figure it really belongs here.

First time on track in my own car, first time at Laguna. Fun fun fun.



From Bimmerman325i's car







Rally line!

Can't wait to go back, maybe without a huge luxobarge next time. :) But it was still a whole lotta fun.

[IronFreak]

Man, what's it feel like dropping that far through the S curve? That first pictures does a great job of showing the overall drop!

[oliver.r]

Man, what's it feel like dropping that far through the S curve? That first pictures does a great job of showing the overall drop!

the cork screw is a three story drop, its crazy in person

[IronFreak]

yeah that first video it looked like his car almost fell into the runout.

[ELVA164]

First lap is invalid, you went over the turtles after the last turn! :razz:

[dude8383]

That looked awesome! But why no e30?!!

Question, was that an instructor in the passenger seat or a friend? Was this a DE event or just open track day?

Just curious about how these track events are run on the west coast.

[Wh33lhop]

First lap is invalid, you went over the turtles after the last turn! :razz:

I didn't hit no turtles! Rumble strips on the other hand... Most every lap.

That looked awesome! But why no e30?!!

Question, was that an instructor in the passenger seat or a friend? Was this a DE event or just open track day?

Just curious about how these track events are run on the west coast.

E30 is still under the knife and won't be track worthy for awhile.

Nah just a buddy. There were instructors, but only if you signed up for the beginner (slow) run group. I signed up for the faster intermediate run group, where passing on straights is open and you can pass under point by anywhere.

Looking back at the video now I have at least another second in there. My strut mounts are toast from all those rumble strips though :)

[Wschnitz]

I loled when you guys clapped for the guy drifting haha

[Lof8]

Very cool. I'd love to drive Laguna Seca one day. It's my favorite track on GT5!

[iwantspeed]

Around what speed are you going into the lefthander turn one at the end of the straightway after the start finish line?

Looks like fun.

Does it make you feel like you need more power going up the hill before the corkscrew? It looks steep

[Wh33lhop]

I loled when you guys clapped for the guy drifting haha

That was my car sliding in front of David's car :)

Around what speed are you going into the lefthander turn one at the end of the straightway after the start finish line?

Looks like fun.

Does it make you feel like you need more power going up the hill before the corkscrew? It looks steep

Yeah it's a momentum car, even with 300 treadwear tires. Uphill it wasn't anemic but it was pretty slow. Couldn't pass anyone up the straights (well except miatas) but I would catch up in braking zones and corners.

I'd guess around 85ish going into 1 and 105-110 into 2. Play the video in 1080p and look at the speedo. 80 is straight up.

[BenM]

Dude, you're a maniac! Nice driving for sure and man that corkscrew is wild!

[Lof8]

Well shit! I couldn't watch the videos from work. You're pushing those tires and car to the limit! Nice driving.

[Wh33lhop]

Hah, thank you sirs. My strut mounts and tires are NOT happy with me :p but it was worth it. SO much fun.

[iwantspeed]

Yeah it's a momentum car, even with 300 treadwear tires. Uphill it wasn't anemic but it was pretty slow. Couldn't pass anyone up the straights (well except miatas) but I would catch up in braking zones and corners.

I'd guess around 85ish going into 1 and 105-110 into 2. Play the video in 1080p and look at the speedo. 80 is straight up.

At work watching the video on my phone.
Would turn 1 be condsideres near the start/finish and turn 2 at the bottom of the hill?