[Fot] Taking the Leap

[Jason Ostrowski]

For that matter, same advice on the GT6. In general the stock set up on the
rear axles is not appropriate for majorly pushing it on the track in an
HPDE. Having fun out there with a track touring approach is one thing...but
keep in mind that under a strong cornering load the axles have been known to
buckle under and fail with devastating consequence. This has happened to
more than one of even the best and well prepared GT6 race cars owned by
esteemed members of this very group. All of us GT6 racers would not even
think about going out without some type of upgraded set-up. And by far
the best stock set up is that of the GT6+ or mark 2. Flush any old brake
fluid and use Castrol LMA from a fresh unopened bottle. Also consider
draining the trans fluid and using the best available synthetic fluid Royal
Purple Syncromax or Red Line MTL. Oh, and bring a spare transmission with
you just in case. :)
Have Fun!
Jason Ostrowski
Friendly Ghost Racing GT6
On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 7:45 AM, Mike Munson <fasttrs at yahoo.com> wrote:

> On the TR6 start with up graded axles. New seals in the brake calipers with
> fresh racing type brake fluid is always a good thing when doing HPDEs. Oh,
> and
> a properly designed roll bar(not the skull  crackers you see in street
> cars)
> and a decent 5 point harness. All safety items.
>
> Mike Munson
> #28 EP TR6
>
> On Sep 19, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Sam Clark <trdoctor at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > YEARS ago I took a 3 day class at Jim Russell at Riverside CA driving
> formula
> > fords.  It was a blast.  Went back a year later and did a lapping day.
> That's
> > as far as my racing career went.  It did help with spirited driving
> though.
> I
> > have been to Hallett raceway in Jennings, OK a few times for the vintage
> races
> > and have driven the track during the lunch break and it was fun.  I also
> > helped Larry Young some.  He didn't need it but it fun.
> > Last week there was a Groupon for a day of High Speed Touring  for half
> price
> > which included a race port, transponder, and class room sessions.  The
> only
> > down side is it is on Nov. 19.  Oh, well.  I just picked up my helmet
> today
> so
> > here goes. . .   Larry even offered to crew for me.  It will be the TR6
> and
> > the GT6.  Should be fun.  Any advice?
> >
> > Sam
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