Project "G-Velle", Pro-touring with patina

[57hemicuda]

That was my poor attempt at a joke, 4 times in the hospital, one for 5 weeks after a Taco Bell excursion. Had to make up a fictitious product name for fear of getting sued. LOL

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by USAZR1

Sure great to hear you're recovering well, Aaron. How are your check-ups coming along?

Thank you! So far, so good.

Originally Posted by 57hemicuda

That was my poor attempt at a joke, 4 times in the hospital, one for 5 weeks after a Taco Bell excursion. Had to make up a fictitious product name for fear of getting sued. LOL

Haha, I got ya. So why aren't you signed up for Motorstate?

[57hemicuda]

I'm on the waiting list, tried texting Scott, but apparently I'm not rating these days

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by 57hemicuda

I'm on the waiting list, tried texting Scott, but apparently I'm not rating these days

Yeah, I'm on the wait list too..

[57hemicuda]

Aaron, you must rate........ An hour after posting me being on the waiting list here, I got the Motorstate registration in an email.

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by 57hemicuda

Aaron, you must rate........ An hour after posting me being on the waiting list here, I got the Motorstate registration in an email.

Lol, so did I! Look forward to seeing you there Ron!
Be nice to get the whole band together again.

[65_LS1_T56]

Time for an update.
First, I've been feeling much better, I'd say I'm a solid 90% and driving the car again only makes me feel better. Good medicine.

Secondly, I've been to a few events this year now. I'm still amazed at the difference with the new chassis, brakes and the wider tires. I literally threw away all my notes from before because the car drives so differently (better different..).
I've been to 2 SCCA events and a test and tune day this past weekend. I had the chance to adjust the Watt's link thru it's full range to feel the difference. I ended up close to my designed nominal position. My rear bar is set on the mid position as well. The car feels very balanced to me on the higher speed courses I've been on (~70-76mph). I think I'm down to small adjustments now. I'm anxious to get it on a big track to see what happens. That'll be soon enough at Gingerman for the Motorstate Challenge this month.
The grip that it has is unreal; again, comparing it to what I had before. I'm gaining trust in its capabilities for sure, but have a way to go since it's such a different driving style than I'm used to.

Here's a few videos. The first is the rear 3-link suspension. I was hoping to see more of the Watt's link, but you can only see the top of the main bracket. I was happy to not see it moving or flexing at all though.


This one is from the Yooper Cup in the Upper Pennisula of MI two weeks ago. Crazy how much sidewall flex you get, and this was 37psi in the Rival S.


Another from the Yooper Cup.


And one from the test n tune event this past weekend in Oscoda

[SSLance]

Man, that is an AWESOME autocross site at Oscoda... How far from home for you is it?

Can't wait to drive the G-Velle on the concrete at Grissom in August. It looks like you are getting it very dialed in...

[65_LS1_T56]

Originally Posted by SSLance

Man, that is an AWESOME autocross site at Oscoda... How far from home for you is it?

Can't wait to drive the G-Velle on the concrete at Grissom in August. It looks like you are getting it very dialed in...

Oscoda is 2.5 hours away, not too bad. They all compare it to the concrete at nationals, except there are a few newer sections at Oscoda in the mix.

[formula88]

Looking good Aaron!! That Oscoda event looks like a blast!