G87 at Summit Point (Z06, GT3 in session)

lutfy · 03-06-2024, 06:40 PM

Hey Peeps,

Decided to take the G87 to Summit Point to see what she could do. Won my (SCCA Sport 1) class by 3/4 of a second over a 2022 GT4 (best of 1:20.6) and surprised myself with how good the vehicle is.

OEM brakes/tires and the only 2 settings I had changed were DSC off and M mode on 5/10 along with Sport+ on suspension setting.

The car handles really well (weighed in at 3960lbs with me in it) and goes like stink!

With better Cup tires, this would be a weapon!

Action at 6:30 second mark....

Cheers

BackOnBlack · 03-06-2024, 09:03 PM

Just superb driving, so enjoyable to watch

vranko · 03-07-2024, 02:58 PM

Nice laps! I get my G87 in a few days and I'll be hopefully on SP in a few weeks.

BackOnBlack · 03-07-2024, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vranko

Nice laps! I get my G87 in a few days and I'll be hopefully on SP in a few weeks.

Noooo, this cannot be! Sold the Supra!?

Congratulations on the G87, great choice!

GT3M2 · 03-09-2024, 10:57 PM

Check your rear brake pads, running that much traction control your right rear is probably pretty heavily worn.

Great vid

-GT3M2

BackOnBlack · 03-10-2024, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GT3M2

Check your rear brake pads, running that much traction control your right rear is probably pretty heavily worn.

Great vid

-GT3M2

I thought that traction control, after DSC is turned off, is supposed to adjust the e-diff, and not do torque-vectoring via brakes. Is that not the case?

lutfy · 03-11-2024, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT3M2

Check your rear brake pads, running that much traction control your right rear is probably pretty heavily worn.

Great vid

-GT3M2

DSC off. Rear brakes are in pretty good shape (wear wise). Checked both sides, looks like at least 8mm or so remain.

turo · 03-17-2024, 11:34 AM

Wow, nice job!! I’m itching to try my hand at tracking this car, and summit point is where I thought of going. Looks like a really twisty, fun track!

BackOnBlack · 03-17-2024, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by turo

Wow, nice job!! I’m itching to try my hand at tracking this car, and summit point is where I thought of going. Looks like a really twisty, fun track!

It is moderately technical and difficulty track, and it is superbly fun. BMW CCA has a May event, come out

It does not get as crowded as the session you see in the video.

turo · 03-17-2024, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BackOnBlack

It is moderately technical and difficulty track, and it is superbly fun. BMW CCA has a May event, come out

It does not get as crowded as the session you see in the video.

I may have to check it out. Thanks for the tip!

Any other tracks in the area that are less technical (for a beginner)?

BackOnBlack · 03-17-2024, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by turo

I may have to check it out. Thanks for the tip!

Any other tracks in the area that are less technical (for a beginner)?

Frankly, the track is not important, all have their easy and complex parts. The more important part for beginners is the club you go with; of course, just in my opinion. The clubs provide instructors that ride with you, helping you with all aspects, so you can just focus on driving.

The two clubs that have the best instructors, IMHO, and in no way discounting how good of a driver and instructor Lutfy is (I believe instructs with the SCCA and NASA), are the BMW CCA and the PCA. These two clubs take instructing to coaching level and do it seriously.

The local BMW CCA, the NCC, this weekend had their beginners event at Summit Point Jefferson circuit, and the PCA had it last weekend. However, you can sign up to any event, and you won’t be disappointed.

Edit: This is a good read --> https://www.nccbmwcca.org/2022/02/12/31925-2/

xps · 04-01-2024, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lutfy

Hey Peeps,

Decided to take the G87 to Summit Point to see what she could do. Won my (SCCA Sport 1) class by 3/4 of a second over a 2022 GT4 (best of 1:20.6) and surprised myself with how good the vehicle is.

OEM brakes/tires and the only 2 settings I had changed were DSC off and M mode on 5/10 along with Sport+ on suspension setting.

The car handles really well (weighed in at 3960lbs with me in it) and goes like stink!

With better Cup tires, this would be a weapon!

Action at 6:30 second mark....

Cheers

what setup are you using to capture video and how do you get this m-performance overlay?

M2M3M3 · 11-21-2024, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lutfy

Hey Peeps,

Decided to take the G87 to Summit Point to see what she could do. Won my (SCCA Sport 1) class by 3/4 of a second over a 2022 GT4 (best of 1:20.6) and surprised myself with how good the vehicle is.

OEM brakes/tires and the only 2 settings I had changed were DSC off and M mode on 5/10 along with Sport+ on suspension setting.

The car handles really well (weighed in at 3960lbs with me in it) and goes like stink!

With better Cup tires, this would be a weapon!

Action at 6:30 second mark....

Cheers

Cruising this forum waiting for M2 to be built. LOL.. as a 20yr SCCA instructor, I was at this event. Normally drive my 95 M3 race car or 97 M3 "street" car, but looking forward to trying the M2 next season!

What video/ Data system do you use?

M2M3M3 · 11-21-2024, 09:50 AM

Duh.... looked on bottom right of video and saw what the app was.

Looks like simple solution... if it does lap times.

Or may just do a Solo2 DL.

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