Vovchandr Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 (edited) 29 minutes ago, wemtd said: I definitely added a few pounds between the clubhouse Chef’s cooking & the Green Olive. Which further added to my lap times. Try to counter that added weight by removing some fenders.. Seems to work for me every year Edited September 9 by Vovchandr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBuff Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 My first pass at throwing something together from the weekend. I took the liberty of poaching some photos and video that was posted up here. Please let me know if you have any issues with that or if you would rather not be in any of the video (I can re- edit). Thanks again to everyone for sharing the experience and being so gracious with your time and knowledge. I will likely make another version of this when some more photos and video becomes available. (and apologies for some of the footage quality - iPhones with no tele lenses makes it tough). 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Nicely done Charlie 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legs Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 It's always a good time hanging out with you all. Thank you EVERYONE for continuing to share your experiences and wisdoms. I look forward to finally being able to join on track next year. It's time to build!! -Legaré 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 27 minutes ago, Legs said: It's time to build!! And to start a build thread https://usa7s.net/ips/forum/41-build-threads/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 10 Author Share Posted September 10 Hi Legaré Welcome to USA7s. Congratulations on getting your new kit. I want to see that together and you lapping quicker than Tom next year. Should make the family gatherings fun!!! cheers mike Also your car is now officially called Peppermint Patty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterThanVov Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 @Vovchandr and I went through photos tonight. We have about 180 photos to edit. Won't be editing all of them. But will post a good portion of them once we crop and edit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 5 hours ago, FasterThanVov said: @Vovchandr and I went through photos tonight. We have about 180 photos to edit. Won't be editing all of them. But will post a good portion of them once we crop and edit. Once you have edited, I can provide a drop box site to add to the event photo library if you would like? Just for the record, you are still 5 seconds a lap faster than Vlad around Thunderbolt! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasterThanVov Posted September 15 Share Posted September 15 6 hours ago, Croc said: Once you have edited, I can provide a drop box site to add to the event photo library if you would like? Just for the record, you are still 5 seconds a lap faster than Vlad around Thunderbolt! Congratulations! A drop box would be great, we will let you know once we have finished files. And thank you, I am always proud to support that title, maybe some day he will beat me and I will have to reconsider my handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE07 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Legs, That mint looks nice! Look forward to seeing the build. Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 I have received the NJMP Track Photographer photos - generously taken by Mike of Windshadow Photos. I have them loaded into DropBox and can share via a link to email addresses of participants on request or you can downloads from the Gallery section of this forum. Crossing the start finish line area of the Thunderbolt circuit. Charles passing Graham Jim Charles again in his 420R Vlad Jim I am passing Tom in the orange and the Formula Ford will pass me under braking for turn 1. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Nice close up on Jim at the finish line Paul Tom Blake Me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Graham in his Locost Me As for why my car looks like a dog with worms dragging its ass down the straight, the answer is rear tires. I have been a long term user of Hoosier R7 slicks. Last time I placed an order, I failed to notice that Hoosier had changed the sizing such that the rear tire diameter is now significantly smaller. Given I had no other spares in the garage, I elected to run them but had to be extremely careful of revs. I was at 7000rom in 6th gear at Turn 12 - essentially the beginning of the main straight! So was having to hold the car at that level all the way down the straight. Luckily I was doing lead/follow instructor role with Charles and then Des such that it did not make a difference. An order was placed for Pirelli P-Zero slicks on the first day as a set of immediate replacements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Charles passing Graham. Vlad looks to be the car at distant left. Paul Blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Some turn 4 photos. This is a very fast right handed sweeper. With the right driver its 100mph area. Blake Me - always track out to the far (drivers) left on this cormer to reduce chance of snap oversteer and losing the rear end. Vlad holding it closer to the right. Suspension is nicely loaded with good even contact patches showing car has been set up well. Blake 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Still at Turn 4 Vlad at the apex area Paul Charles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Des in his Caterham. I think this is an early model car so live Ital axle. Despite that it handles beautifully. A lovely action shot of Charles that flatters his speed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Just some miscellaneous ones on the main straight. Paul Charles Blake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 Some nice photos of Graham at work on Turn 5 And tracking out, Power looks to being applied vigorously, helping the rotation to complete the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 A sequence of Jim at Turn 5 Exiting Turn 4 - just starting to bring the car right ready for turn 5 Car now coming right as turn 4 is now over. He is on the brakes. Hard on the brakes and position ready for turn in to turn 5. Mid corner, on the apex, working hard. Past apex, tracking out to the right on exit. Charles coming into view in the green car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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