jake1829 119 Report post Posted December 15, 2013 Hey Guys here's some footage from hampton downs not exactly stellar footage - few issues with the housing on the first vid (had to get some cloth to stop it moving so much) 2nd time on hampton downs and first time shooting with a go-pro - so bear that in mind! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB37JrSBqm8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzigWmLgpcA 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) Car looked quick. But man you need to get that Go-Pro mounted properly. Was making me feel sick the way it was moving haha. Edited December 16, 2013 by driftit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake1829 119 Report post Posted December 18, 2013 Car looked quick. But man you need to get that Go-Pro mounted properly. Was making me feel sick the way it was moving haha. ya, next time gonna try a new position and definitely get it mounted better - trying to figure out how to get the exhaust sound - may need to run a external mic via the boot down to the license plate or something, will need to do some testing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted December 21, 2013 What did you have it attached to the car with ? I dont think Ive ever seen the suction mount fail like that?here is a vid I did with a ex DTM car which was fine mounted on the outside at 240kph on the striaghts.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKXYUv1x9Yg car looks quick btw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted December 22, 2013 Car looks very quick, Suresh. Looking forward to more footage! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted December 22, 2013 As a constructive feedback on your driving (if I may) ... you are missing a lot of corner apexes and braking points. I timed a few of your laps and they were in the 1:22 mark. Your car also seemed to understeer a lot in the flowing corners (2,3,4) which could be why you weren't hitting the corner apex). 2, 3 and 4 need to be driven as one flowing section rather than individual corners. I did a good lesson with Mike Eady in this which is a standard 323i on road tyres and I was doing 1:20s in slight damp conditions with him in the car: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted December 23, 2013 E30 Series cars are doing 1:22 around Hampton. A good teacher makes a huge difference. I was lucky enough to have Dan Gaunt teach me a few things. If you are ever at Hampton and an E30 Series car is there. Jump in behind it and follow their lines. You should be able to match them through the corners for a couple of laps on road rubber. Then use that awesome straight line speed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake1829 119 Report post Posted December 26, 2013 (edited) What did you have it attached to the car with ? I dont think Ive ever seen the suction mount fail like that? here is a vid I did with a ex DTM car which was fine mounted on the outside at 240kph on the striaghts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKXYUv1x9Yg car looks quick btw Was the suction mount - but i think i had loosened the other bolts on the mount when i was playing around with the setup and hence the moving around effect - will be alot tighter next time Car looks very quick, Suresh. Looking forward to more footage! thanks - will have my new go pro 3+ cam setup for the 11th Jan 2014 @ hampton downs - hopefully get alot more better footage As a constructive feedback on your driving (if I may) ... you are missing a lot of corner apexes and braking points. I timed a few of your laps and they were in the 1:22 mark. Your car also seemed to understeer a lot in the flowing corners (2,3,4) which could be why you weren't hitting the corner apex). 2, 3 and 4 need to be driven as one flowing section rather than individual corners. I did a good lesson with Mike Eady in this which is a standard 323i on road tyres and I was doing 1:20s in slight damp conditions with him in the car: Please do! thanks for the feedback - will try to work on those points next time 2nd time on hampton downs, first car since my boy racer days that was fast & turbo'd - over 10years ago when i had my evo 6 I feel like i am still learning a lot more about my car's handling/what it can do and i really haven't yet pushed to the limits - Worried about crashing my ride - its my daily driver How would my car run with e40 tune - could the car sustain that tune all day and not go into limp mode How was my oil temp for the sessions (after the first time at hampton downs, realised i would need to get a aftermarket oil cooler) DSC completely off ( last time was driving with DTC on) How far i can push my stock brakes Doing track days on 20inch mags & tyres are not ideal at all and i sometimes worry how far i can push them (the sidewall is always on the back of my mind) Would love to get some lessons or pointers while driving @ hampton downs I am in the middle of sorting out a new BBK and 17 wheel and tyre setup to be ordered - still doing some research E30 Series cars are doing 1:22 around Hampton. A good teacher makes a huge difference. I was lucky enough to have Dan Gaunt teach me a few things. If you are ever at Hampton and an E30 Series car is there. Jump in behind it and follow their lines. You should be able to match them through the corners for a couple of laps on road rubber. Then use that awesome straight line speed. ya next time i'm gonna que up in the middle group, should be a better selection of drivers to follow and see their lines (the two times at hampton i have been in driving training group and then slow cars as a mate of mine came down as well- the groups i have been in) Edited December 26, 2013 by mod335 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake1829 119 Report post Posted January 3, 2014 Got my GoPro3+ cam and external mic - did a quick test yesterday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv_YMiOeRIc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Jealous of your set up. I really want to put some money aside to purchase one but need to focus on my car build. Hoping to borrow a camera this week for the racing at Taupo this weekend. Is a Sony action cam. Car sounds good btw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jake1829 119 Report post Posted January 7, 2014 Jealous of your set up. I really want to put some money aside to purchase one but need to focus on my car build. Hoping to borrow a camera this week for the racing at Taupo this weekend. Is a Sony action cam. Car sounds good btw. thanks, been a big fan of the GoPro's - but they get quite expensive once you add all the options ( eg batterypac, mic adapter etc) bought it through http://www.rubbermonkey.co.nz/, with the savings on the options etc - bought a large case to carry all the stuff in and still was cheaper then buying it directly from the GoPro website the external mic makes such a difference, with all the sound deadening stuff in the cabin, unless i have my window down - don't usually hear the snap & crackles from the exhaust Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
