forge197 12 Report post Posted February 28, 2014 Seeing as I have some pictures of the car today seems a good time to start a thread for my Car. Brilliant day today Some track time at Oulton about 70 laps which equates to around 190miles, great day and very lucky with the weather. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted February 28, 2014 Looks like a good day, great pics and Oulton is a great track. Happy days! 1 forge197 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted March 1, 2014 Nice pics! 1 forge197 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 What a totally awesome looking car 1 forge197 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks faith, best colour for the track don't you think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted March 5, 2014 debatable... white is pretty awesome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 debatable... white is pretty awesome White was our second colour choice so yes in this case agree pretty awesome too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 After a maintenance wash today nice and shiny again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 Looking good! I washed mine today, but only had time for a quick wash. It's covered in tar spots on the rear quarter. Needs a detail really. I noticed washing it (particularly so the red wheels) seems to make everyone look at it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 Thanks Lauren, tar spots are pain and horrid to deal, I love the red and white theme you have it's very head turning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted March 8, 2014 I'll have a go at those tar spots when I have more time. And thanks, I'm still getting used to how bright those wheels are! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted June 23, 2014 Originally posted in my mods log not a mod more show and shine Quick clean this evening wanted to try some Gyeon Bath+ and it was a bit dusty, then for some reason went for a 30min spin, such a sweet handling car what a joy to drive. Seems shiny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 Took the GT86 to Anglesey today did around 70/75 laps in the end both International GP Circuit and the Costal Circuit. Great track in good condition, nice facilities, GT86 worked well couple of observation did feel it need a little more power, great chassis dynamics truly stunning just needs a little bit more on the track or at least I felt it did, looking at the pictures and others cars it stays relatively flat into and out of corners, feels that way too. Tyres hot day, hot track and I was working the car hard they looked a mess and one tyre has a worn edge now, played with pressures which made some difference, but could feel the tyre’s come and go, certain points where it felt unstable and had to come in an cool them down a bit then they’d be great again. From this research some more on track day tyres, maybe time for a separate set of wheels, and also the consideration of adding a bit more power or responsiveness at the lower ends of the rev range, all that said what a great day in a great car am certainly loving the GT86. Some pictures taken by xtreme sports photography. Rest of pic's here http://s151.photobucket.com/user/forge197/slideshow/GT86/Anglesey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 Sounds like a good day. Are you on stock tyres? If so, I find that once they go off, they remain consistent and you can just slide all day really. Also they seem to take the abuse very well. They'll clean up on the way home and apart from a little wear to the shoulders (which doesn't matter really) they'll do it again and again. In terms of power increases do you mean the upper mid range of the revs? Really though you should be at 5000rpm and over wherever possible. I did tend to find that Church was at the top end of third and into fourth which made it tricky, though IIRC think I had it in 4th in the end, but getting a great exit from the Bookatrack Banking is critical for this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 I am on your favourites....not Goodyear F1's they actually were more predictable once they were at the second part of the day and just stayed hot, transition was unpleasant in the morning. Yes fourth for Church, just felt it needed a bit more in places, was trying to keep the revs up but sometimes your in a situation where you want a little more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 When I used F1's they were too soft on the sidewall so would wear the shoulders quite badly. I'm sure the Asymmetrics differ from my old GSD3's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 When I used F1's they were too soft on the sidewall so would wear the shoulders quite badly. I'm sure the Asymmetrics differ from my old GSD3's. Looking at one of my fronts think that traight has carried through Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted July 7, 2014 I can confirm they do rub on the walls a fair bit, will be changing after TSS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Hmm, still a tyre to avoid then in my book. I think F1's are good road tyres, but sounds like they still aren't suited to the track. Yokos or Bridgestones tend to be much stiffer on the sidewall too. Stiffer sidewall equals better feel too and a quicker response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 8, 2014 Agree on the road brilliant, not impressed on track at all Would like Toyo R888 don't seem to come in the size needed will look at Yoko's next and possible on its on wheel set, have to wait though!!! Next track day is October so some time to sort, be nice to have something to try then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 Post track day clean, removed tyre rubber marks from the paintwork, and also got off the chunks of rubber stuck to the inside and on the wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 Shiney ; ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 I try.......Need all the help I can get on track so I figure keeping it shiny and clean reduces drag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted July 25, 2014 Washed the GT86 and introduced it to its new partner , I think they will get along fine.... 2 Keethos and LiamJohnson reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites