ZMANALEX Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Well, Knockhill had a full open pit lane today from 10 am - 5pm. I could not manage the morning session so just rocked up in glorious sunshine at around 1 pm for the afternoon session blissfully unaware that the heavens had been open all morning and that there had been a serious oil drop due to a blown motor at around 11am so the track was closed and an early lunch break was called for, so really did not miss a trick early doors. So got the R35 ready and immediately switched into R mode with the Suspension, Gearbox and Traction. Into map 99 and 2bar boost and we were all good to go. A few warm up laps and all looking good. There was a good mix of fast road cars including a couple of other R35s, however with the final day of the SMRC this weekend and all to play for, the big boys were all out in abundance for there testing in preparation for competing for the championship. All in all a brilliant afternoons fun and bar a couple of Full Race Radicals I think that I did the Nissan image no harm at all as no one else really got close. Conditions were spot on today and the ambient temp and track temp really did suit the GT-R and after checking my data, my previously PB with the R-35 on MPSS was 58.05, however, smashed that today with a 57.65 and that was with holiday man 16 stone Dougie on board. I am well chuffed as I did not think that a sub 58 would be possible with an R-35. at KRC. Any one who has not had a track day experience, I would recommend that you give it a go, perhaps in moderation initially as it really does become addictive. Have fun and drive safely. Alex., 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) Sounds a great day Alex. This is well worth a read for all who intend to do track days. http://driver61.com/...for-a-good-day/ http://driver61.com/uni/learn-a-new-circuit/ Edited September 30, 2016 by Bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 R35 track day action sounds like sooooo much fun. No pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 That's an awesome time alex! Well done.being in that R35 on knockhill makes the other cars feel like they are just out for a Sunday drive. The thing is epic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougtosh Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 This car is extremely quick round Knockhill when watching and even quicker when sat in the passenger seat,really appreciate those passenger laps Alex. Also Alex 's driving and track knowledge make passenger laps very very quick. Cheers again alex Dougie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINKJ Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 PICs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I can certainly vouch for a some truly epic laps around Knockhill in Alex's previous R35. I doubt few have lapped that track more than Alex so he knows every millimetre and it was awesome how he kept the same line on the limit through the corners on every lap. An experience I will never forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 7, 2016 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Neither will Mrs glrnet!!😂 Stop the world I want to get off!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 9, 2016 Author Share Posted October 9, 2016 Some pix for those that are interested: Duffis Dip: Duffis Dip: Duffis Dip, hunting down the AM: Chicane: Chicane: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Awesome Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Alex, That's a GT-R track edition? - What mods has it got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 That's looks a lot of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 A vid from Sat: 12th Nov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 Alex, That's a GT-R track edition? - What mods has it got? Indeed, Track Pack Edition' Just normal upgrades as the track pack already has some superb enhancements over the normal 35. Running Ecutek with a stage 4.5 with circa 720bhp, unsure of lbs/ft as never been on a dyno. Some minor suspension and geo tweeks. Running AP J Hooks with Carbotech XP12, Castrol React Racing Brake Fluid and Goodridge lines. MPSS all round: 305 rears and 285 fronts: XL walls as not run flats. GR6 running 2016 software and Pentosin Racing Fluid, complimenting a recent tranny upgrade. Quite a quick car, lapping KRC in high 57s and 0 - 60 in 2.45secs which is not bad for a curb weight of 1740kg. Some pix of when I did the stage 4.5 last year: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 14, 2016 Author Share Posted November 14, 2016 A recent image from a few months back, one of my favourites: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Neither will Mrs glrnet!!í ½í¸‚ Stop the world I want to get off!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk í ½í¸‚í ½í¸‚ perfect end to a hoon! I doubt I could handle pax laps with Mr T anymore! I'd probably vom í ½í¸· Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Neither will Mrs glrnet!!������ Stop the world I want to get off!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ������������ perfect end to a hoon! I doubt I could handle pax laps with Mr T anymore! I'd probably vom ������ f*ck I need tapatalk don't I?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran O'Quick Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 MPSS all round: 305 rears and 285 fronts: XL walls as not run flats. How the hell do MPSS handle 720 bhp? Is that down to the ability of the car? Or the driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 That is superb. Think I may upgrade my M3 next year to a GT-R. Do you lower the boost when on track? - I'm assuming your motor is still stock? How is the zed going - is that seeing any track time too. Btw, i need to message you about another VQ motor would you believe Alex, That's a GT-R track edition? - What mods has it got? Indeed, Track Pack Edition' Just normal upgrades as the track pack already has some superb enhancements over the normal 35. Running Ecutek with a stage 4.5 with circa 720bhp, unsure of lbs/ft as never been on a dyno. Some minor suspension and geo tweeks. Running AP J Hooks with Carbotech XP12, Castrol React Racing Brake Fluid and Goodridge lines. MPSS all round: 305 rears and 285 fronts: XL walls as not run flats. GR6 running 2016 software and Pentosin Racing Fluid, complimenting a recent tranny upgrade. Quite a quick car, lapping KRC in high 57s and 0 - 60 in 2.45secs which is not bad for a curb weight of 1740kg. Some pix of when I did the stage 4.5 last year: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 That is superb. Think I may upgrade my M3 next year to a GT-R. Do you lower the boost when on track? - I'm assuming your motor is still stock? How is the zed going - is that seeing any track time too. Btw, i need to message you about another VQ motor would you believe Alex, That's a GT-R track edition? - What mods has it got? Indeed, Track Pack Edition' Just normal upgrades as the track pack already has some superb enhancements over the normal 35. Running Ecutek with a stage 4.5 with circa 720bhp, unsure of lbs/ft as never been on a dyno. Some minor suspension and geo tweeks. Running AP J Hooks with Carbotech XP12, Castrol React Racing Brake Fluid and Goodridge lines. MPSS all round: 305 rears and 285 fronts: XL walls as not run flats. GR6 running 2016 software and Pentosin Racing Fluid, complimenting a recent tranny upgrade. Quite a quick car, lapping KRC in high 57s and 0 - 60 in 2.45secs which is not bad for a curb weight of 1740kg. Some pix of when I did the stage 4.5 last year: The boost only gets lowered on track if conditions are wet and slippy, otherwise full boost and internals are still stock. The 350 now has Syvecs and putting down over 700 at the hubs with similar lbs ft. Plenty VQ motors in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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