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mweber Mike Autobahn South 94 Sentra SE-R 205 Hoosier SM7 1:40.336 AMB Transponder Lap 3 of this race: https://youtu.be/2niY_CS4T6o Results here under Team Weber...

Is the compressor still engaged when it happens? Had an 01 Sierra that did that, due to not enough air flow to the condenser when stopped or low speed. It would trip the high side pressure switch and disengage the compressor clutch. Replacing the fan clutch fixed the issue.

Harry's Lap Timer is pretty accurate for recording lap times but it is not good as an analysis tool to improve lap times. Without an external GPS sensor, the recorded speeds can be pretty far off, especially if acceleration and braking happen within small time frames or at high speeds.

There are three run groups 1) Novice 2) Intermediate 3) Advanced None of the groups are paced. If you have never driven the track before you will be assigned an instructor in the Novice group. Even drivers with a few events experience will still be assigned an instructor, the instructor can...

The reason for the BMW question is that the BMW driving schools teach a very late apex style of driving. They feel a very late apex is safer but it is not the fast way around the track. So, instructors that have done mainly BMW schools will usually teach the same late apex driving. The camera...

Running on R comps, not sure how much more feedback is needed. OnxkaUcPJKI If a 500hp car and a 140hp car are running the same lap times, where is the 500hp faster?

Not true, every R comp tire that I have driven on gives you some type of audible feedback. Some R comps give more audible feedback than street tires, like the Maxxis RC-1. Even Hoosiers will talk to you. One of the biggest advantages of an R comp is the large shoulder blocks and stiffer...

It was actually pretty reasonable for the S4 only $38 at the VW dealer. The steering wheel had to be removed to change it but nothing major.

Had the same problem on my 2002 S4, it was a bad ignition switch. The switch has multiple contacts for ignition power and if one of them is not working correctly the engine will crank but not start. Turn the key to the ignition position and verify that all of the lights are on (CEL,ABS, etc.)...

The Maxxis tires are very good track day tire but not a good tire for racing. They last forever and have decent grip but are definitely not a Hoosier. They have similar grip to a Nitto NT01 but last longer on a heavier car. Back to back testing has shown that the RC-1 is 3 to 6 seconds slower...

Username of car owner: mweber Driver Name: Mike Car Driven: 97 Mazda Miata prepped for NASA PTE Tires: Maxxis RC-1 Track: AB Full Lap Time: 2:51.656 Method of data acquisition: Traqmate Track: AB South Lap Time: 1:41.031 Method of data acquisition: AMB Transponder Track: AB North Lap Time...

The goal of the first turn on the north track is to carry your speed off the straight and get the car set for the left hander (North 4). The left hander is usually a lift or tap the brake to set the car, you must the hit the apex and then let it track out all the way to the right under power...

At that time it was 2760lbs with driver, which I would not call light for 131fwhp. Now it is over 2800lbs with driver at most events due to the cage and passenger seat. It still has power windows, power door locks and cruise control. In this trim, it has run 2:56.932 on the full track and...

Plus you have to add their outrageous Shipping & Processing & Handling: $378.42 Total Cost= $1806.42 + $800 Core Charge

Check out www.nasamidwest.com. The HPDE program is very good and you get a decent amount of track time. If interested, I can give you more information and he can also get a free membership if referred by existing member.