BudMan's proof why I'm loving GranSport pads-SCCA RACE VIDEO

BudMan · Post by **BudMan** » July 18th, 2006, 8:17 am

Both videos are identical, just different resolution.

Small size (95MB): http://www.nocoastracing.com/garage/Bud ... _small.wmv

Large size (140MB): http://www.nocoastracing.com/garage/Bud ... -16-06.wmv

Here's why this session was fun -
1) This is my 2nd race in SCCA ITE class. It kinda sucks being in with Vipers, the big porsches & 400+hp mustangs, but oh well.

2) HONDA RELIABILITY!!! I took 3rd because with 100+ temperatures & new track asphalt, 3 other cars broke. I went neck-to-neck with a 944 S2 for 8 laps before spinning (19 min mark on video) then caught him on the next lap - he thought I was done

I turned 126,000 miles during qualifying on Sunday!

3) GRANSPORT PADS - They never faded. I ran ATE with autozone rotors & bled before the race. The only chance I had to keep up was by outbraking the 944 S2. It's REALLY obvious I was hammering those pads & they worked great. 2 Race weekends + the ITRCA.com EXPO weekend & there is still ~70% pad left! THANK YOU CARL - http://www.TRACRACING.com

4) Hooooooooosiers - Thanks Jimmy - the hoosiers definately helped me keep up with the 944. I wish I had lap times with the RA1's so I knew how much, but props to having a great friend.

Enjoy the spiiiiiiiin & recovery

WHOOOOHOOOOO!

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » July 18th, 2006, 8:27 am

Jeff, is this the Vid you referred to in the other Vid posting you made on here? BTW, I'm DLing now. Can't wait to see this.

BudMan · Post by **BudMan** » July 18th, 2006, 9:40 am

This is the one I wanted you to see. I posted the same thing on HT, 'cause some of the newbees might enjoy.

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » July 18th, 2006, 9:48 am

Gotcha, I'll check it out here in a few.

Post by **Doespike** » July 18th, 2006, 10:54 am

Great video and nice recovery! I've always enjoyed your Expo videos; clear, full length, professional driving and plenty of engine to the ears

Looks like a lot of fun!

BudMan · Post by **BudMan** » July 18th, 2006, 11:37 am

Doespike wrote:Great video and nice recovery! I've always enjoyed your Expo videos; clear, full length, professional driving and plenty of engine to the ears Looks like a lot of fun!

I don't know about "professional" - hehehe

Thanks for the compliments. I still haven't taken the tanabe racing medallion exhaust off, but I've always loved the noise

get RIGHT · Post by **get RIGHT** » July 18th, 2006, 11:38 am

Thats good stuff.

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » July 18th, 2006, 11:51 am

BudMan wrote:
Doespike wrote:Great video and nice recovery! I've always enjoyed your Expo videos; clear, full length, professional driving and plenty of engine to the ears Looks like a lot of fun!

I don't know about "professional" - hehehe

Thanks for the compliments. I still haven't taken the tanabe racing medallion exhaust off, but I've always loved the noise

I've got an exhaust you should try.

cory25 · Post by **cory25** » July 18th, 2006, 6:39 pm

hey BudMan what did you do to improve the shifting of your car besides a clutch?

Bbasso · Post by **Bbasso** » July 18th, 2006, 9:16 pm

Finally got around to watching the big file.. Very nice!

But it looks like you're getting old and slower

BudMan · Post by **BudMan** » July 18th, 2006, 11:31 pm

cory25 wrote:hey BudMan what did you do to improve the shifting of your car besides a clutch?

Clutchmasters stage 3 clutch/pp/flywheel combo. Other than that, I've replaced the main shaft bearing when it exploded on the way home from expo 4.

stock gears
stock final drive (yea - I've got an ats 4.9 in the garage not installed yet!)

126,000 miles on the motor & tranny.

btw - it was grinding 2nd to 3rd at expo 2...it still grinds when I'm racing, but not driving on the street. Yup -drove it to work last week

Dave_B · Post by **Dave_B** » July 19th, 2006, 7:49 am

BudMan wrote:
cory25 wrote:hey BudMan what did you do to improve the shifting of your car besides a clutch?
Clutchmasters stage 3 clutch/pp/flywheel combo. Other than that, I've replaced the main shaft bearing when it exploded on the way home from expo 4.

stock gears
stock final drive (yea - I've got an ats 4.9 in the garage not installed yet!)

126,000 miles on the motor & tranny.

btw - it was grinding 2nd to 3rd at expo 2...it still grinds when I'm racing, but not driving on the street. Yup -drove it to work last week

Must be nice. I wish I could drive mine on the street.

bbqman · Post by **bbqman** » August 10th, 2006, 8:40 pm

Nice work Jeff.
Thank you for your comments on the pads.

We will hook up later!!