Greg Weld on the track today

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I actually talked to one of the OTEC guys here today and asked about A6's -- his thought was that they might start off better but that after 20 minutes they might be greasy...

I'll order some R6's. And a spare set of wheels like I have for the Mustang... Ah the beauty of having some space...

I was laughing when I typed my response.... because Gaetano showed up today -- and immediately asked about the handling of the Mustang. I replied that it was a little crossed up in 12 and 13... but I ho-hum that stuff... He wanted to change tire pressure by a half a pound - and check my shock settings. I was like -- NO..... Why not he asked... Well, because.... it wouldn't make any difference in my driving... and I'm not racing so there's no prize... no check... oh -- and if it was a little squirrelly in a corner -- it would be because I entered too hot --- or I hit the brakes too hard or too late - or maybe I just didn't quite hit the apex.... In other words --- it's not the shocks or the tires - or the temps -- it's ME.... and changing the car doesn't change ME.

More importantly --- none of that "knowledge" would increase my pleasure... None of that is important to me. I'm not crawling under the car... I'm not working on it... I'm not changing anything. I'm just down here having a great time -- hangin' with my buddies -- driving our asses off... laughing at our foibles and telling lies about how fast we took some corner... or about how sideways we were.

Some guys are all about shock adjustments - tire temps - coil settings - and toe in etc. And they get a ton of pleasure out of knowing about that and seeing what each does. Me? Not so much. I'm focused on having a great weekend -- not hurting my pride too much -- laughing with my buddies... going out to some ptomaine parlor for dinner.

I like simple. When I'm on track the only thing I have to think about is hitting the apex -- and trying my best to catch the guy in front of me. If I can do some of that some of the time - then I've had a good day.

The grease will get changed when I get back home to the shed.

Ya quick gunned posted me on editing my A6 to R6 error..............

On the bikes I wasn't a constant suspension tinkerer or tire experimenter either but I will tweak as much as it takes to where I get the suspension feeling right for me. Tire temps only get check for baseline and adjusted as needed to compensate for extreme ambient temperature variations.

Once I find the sweet spots I leave well enough alone and focus on lines braking and throttle application........

[Flash68]

I bet a certain S10 woulda smoked both your cars.

[intocarss]

It was a fun time and a pleasure to finaly meet Greg, Gae and Charile..Charlie asked if we were gona run the truck? We said maybe ..he says "does it have gas..do the brakes work"? ..I say "yeah" he says RUN IT THEN!!! LOL I like him.

If you've never seen these Mutstangs in person, they are very very nice! The Lotus is cool too.

[intocarss]

Once again a Big Thank you to Greg for bringing my new toy "SPUDS" down for me GAE looks like Erine Irvan

[fleetus macmullitz]

Nice that some 'lat-g legends' finally got to meet up and exchange Mancards.

Looks like some serious fun.

[protour73]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I have no idea what the track temps where -- I have no idea how many clicks on my shocks... I have even less idea where my anti-roll bars are set... or how much toe-in I have or don't have. I own lots of tools and bring many down with me - but only to loan to others that may have a need. I come down for the FUN... If it breaks it goes on the trailer and I ride the passenger side with anyone that will let me.


I just set tire pressures.... put on my driver stuff... strap in -- and go out and have a blast. I pass some people -- and since I've moved up to Green group - some people pass me... then they wave a checkered flag and I get off track and go sit on my fat little ass until they call Green group again. :>)

Greg, you have no idea how glad I am to hear those comments.

The last track event I was at (only the 2nd one), someone asked me what I'm doing with my tire pressures.....I said "they were properly inflated to safely get me to the track, I'm good to go."

I didn't have great lap times, I was there to beat the snot out of my car and have a blast with it!! and when it comes down to it, I didn't finish the day with the fastest time OR the slowest time.....in my mind - - I WON!!

I learn more about the limits of my car every time I'm out there, I improve as a driver.....again I WON.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by intocarss

Once again a Big Thank you to Greg for bringing my new toy "SPUDS" down for me

It was my pleasure buddy! Glad I could lend a hand....


Sorry we were busy trying to prep for running.... those first couple sessions have everyone pretty busy - then it settles down and we have more time to BS. I was so distracted I almost forgot to put fuel in the Muttstang!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by protour73

Greg, you have no idea how glad I am to hear those comments.

The last track event I was at (only the 2nd one), someone asked me what I'm doing with my tire pressures.....I said "they were properly inflated to safely get me to the track, I'm good to go."

I didn't have great lap times, I was there to beat the snot out of my car and have a blast with it!! and when it comes down to it, I didn't finish the day with the fastest time OR the slowest time.....in my mind - - I WON!!

I learn more about the limits of my car every time I'm out there, I improve as a driver.....again I WON.

HAHAHAHAHA -- Scott..... I really was laughing to myself as I was typing that... but it's absolutely true!

To me - this is like hot rodding.... "to each his own". Some guys want to make all manor of adjustments and mess with everything on the car. THEY have fun doing that... I don't. Some guys like to sit in a parking lot all day displaying their car and answering all the questions of every passerby... But that's not my idea of a good day... I want to wake up with the sun - and go drive my hot rod somewhere and listen to the music the exhaust makes...

I can't even tell you what a lap is here... After checking one time to see my times against the faster group - and discovering I was faster (because the faster guys are running in more traffic)... I realized it just didn't matter because there was no pole position to win... and nobody else knew their times and not a single person asked me what I ran. Like you - I want to have some good laps - I like it if I'm faster than the guy in front of me through some sections... and I DO want to pass everyone one the track... but after that -- I settle in and just try to do my best thru every turn.

When I went to bed last night -- I never once thought about the "car"... Other than a note to self -- get Hoosiers for the Lotus!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by James OLC

Just awesome on so many levels

James -- You know me... and that's just the way it is. HAHAHAHAHAHA



I have just as much fun "working" a track event as I do driving at one. It's all good.

[Track Junky]

Greg, great seeing you and Charlie again. I love the Muttstang and the Lotus. Oh. And I'll stop bugging you about how you should have been tuning your suspension for better drive ability.