True, I remember when I used to be all the way to the outside of two and slightly sideways there at least a couple of the laps out of the session.

Trust me when I tell you I felt like a total retard out there this last time out. Trying to pin point the issue. Getting used to the 295 Hoosiers up front is one of them in conjunction with my power steering pump going out.
Tire probe temps are telling me I need to change my alignment.
My last and final excuse is wheel time. Last time I was out at that track was 8 years ago. I thought I was going to be able to jump back on the horse and ride like nobody's business. Not even close.

What I do know is that I will be spending alot more time out at sonoma so I can get back into the groove.

BTW...it was great to put a face to the name. See ya' soon :thumbsup:

Thanks for the compliment Bob. Like I mentioned above....wheel time, wheel time. Car feels way different with the bigger, stickier tires up front. The steering is heavier but that feeling could be from the pump.

Regardless, I'll figure it out.

Love the before and after. Car looks meaner with age, just like its owner...:rules:

Track Junky
 

Yes wheel time in the car is what makes
us faster and more confident. I can jump
in the Pantera and run any track as it has
been the same for about 6 years (except the
200 tires I had to put on it for Optima)

My firebird has been down for many years and
before I could drive the wheels off that car
I have changed so many things it is hard to
get used to it (plus I am still changing things-
new springs just showed up today)

Get it set and then start relearning the car
I told one of my buddies that just started out
it takes time but eventually you and the car
become one.. that is what we strive for

I think our problem now is we have so many things
we can adjust that it takes a while to figure out
what works and what does not

Back in the day I drove my firebird with springs too
soft the ball joints almost falling off but boy could
I drive that car

Keep at it as the track times are the best
My Pantera buddy use to say "its all about Racing
everything else is just waiting" I think he stole
that saying from Steve Mcqueen

Panteracer Norcal Bob

"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." AND I HATE WAITING ;)

Track junky
 

I like that... life is Racing
Good stuff

Panteracer Norcal Bob

One of the major reasons I don't keep lap times and stuff..... We just don't get enough seat time. It's like expecting to play par golf when you play twice a year. Just play and enjoy the day. Just drive the course and stay on track and have fun.

Uhhh.....Thanks Ron.....I think :headscratch:

:BlahBlah: Yeah, and pull on this leg and it will play jingle bells for you :lol:

BTW....got hooked yesterday. Thanks. :thumbsup:

Nice!! Helmet or steering wheel?

Steering wheel :thumbsup: