homebrew Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Ok so I don't post here often just mainly lurk, but I had to post this video of my most recent track day at Oregon Raceway Park. It's the newest track in the Northwest, about 2 1/2 hr. drive from Portland in north central Oregon. Lots of elevation change, you'll see when you watch the video. This was my first time out on my new tires - Nitto NTO1's - based on rnr comments. Last time there I was running Yokohama street performance rubber. WOW what a difference these tires make. Rahul you might remember me I was the nut running around in the rain in 08 at the West Coast Lotus Meet in Canyonville, OR. I've been following your blog on your Ultralite and thanks for the tip on the Nitto's I love them. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Looks like a fun track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboeric Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Got to love the point-by from the GT-R! All those computers being passed by a 1950's inspired bit of blacksmithing. :smilielol5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bster13 Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Very nice.. what type of replica is that? And is that some sort of aerodynamic tonneau cover over the passenger side? Do you have additional pics of that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 (edited) Rahul you might remember me I was the nut running around in the rain in 08 at the West Coast Lotus Meet in Canyonville, OR. I've been following your blog on your Ultralite and thanks for the tip on the Nitto's I love them. Jim Nice video Jim. I absolutely remember you from WCLM - before I met you I figured that sevens are only for short people in fair weather and then I see you at well over 6 foot driving it everywhere in the rain. I blame you for starting this unhealthy Seven obsession of mine Glad you like the Nittos. What kind of tire pressures are you running them at? I was using ~15 psi hot all around and ended up with some graining of the fronts. Very nice.. what type of replica is that? And is that some sort of aerodynamic tonneau cover over the passenger side? Do you have additional pics of that? Its a self-built Locost with IIRC a Nissan motor. This is a picture of the car from WCLM 08 (I may be wrong) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2915071415_4ac3f6f323.jpg Edited June 22, 2010 by rnr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homebrew Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Bster13, yes the tonneau was meant for aero purposes. The track here in Portland is basically 2 long straights connected by squigglies on either end. Aerodynamics play a much more important role there then they do at Oregon Raceway Park. I made the tonneau and short windscreen to try to improve top speed at Portland, then I found out the club I like to run with lost there dates there and moved them to ORP. Also had a few ideas for a more aero nose but since have stopped that build. All the info Rahul posted about my car is correct. Cheers, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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