My First tracking with the R

RoaR · Nov 7, 2016

I went to the Summit Point Motorsports Park, WV with a few of my buddies yesterday in my R. It was my first time at this main circuit track with the R too. So far I am please with the way it drives but the car does understeer a bit. The only two things I think I will upgrade immediately are the brakes and sway bars. The brakes do get mushy after a few runs.

My stage 1 APR with DSG tune can kind of keeping up with my buddy stock F80 M3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEviDy3aRG4

Me passing a few noobs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtQpnwBYZiw

Mr Golf R · Nov 7, 2016

Looked like a good time. How did your tires look after all was said and done?

RoaR · Nov 8, 2016

Doesn't look too bad. I used these Michelin PSS for 2000 miles before the track and I still have 9/32" in the front and 10/32'' in the rear

MK7.5_Roa · Nov 8, 2016

You taped it to protect against paint chipping right ?

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ExcelerateRep1 · Nov 9, 2016

Very nice I will have to make it to the track next season.

If you need any help looking at brakes or suspension for your car let me know!

We have a good amount of knowledge with this platform.

Thanks,

Alex.

Giulio24 · Nov 13, 2016

Do you have the DCC on your R? I recently went to Willow Springs for a track day and with DCC set in Race I never felt the car understeering.

Video of the track day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMWRgcsk6_o&t=5s

Also, I highly recommend getting a clear bra. They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny and you don't have to cover your car with tape when you take it to the track.

MK7.5_Roa · Nov 14, 2016

Giulio24 said:
Do you have the DCC on your R? I recently went to Willow Springs for a track day and with DCC set in Race I never felt the car understeering.

Video of the track day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMWRgcsk6_o&t=5s

Also, I highly recommend getting a clear bra. They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny and you don't have to cover your car with tape when you take it to the track.

What brand do you recommend ?

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Giulio24 · Nov 14, 2016

MK7_Roa said:
What brand do you recommend ?

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I got XPEL and I could not be happier. It is completely invisible and rocks bounce right off the bumper/hood without leaving any sings. I've also noticed that it keeps dust and dirt off the car. Every time I come back home from a track day the part that is covered with the bra is much cleaner than the rest of car.

RoaR · Nov 21, 2016

Giulio24 said:
Do you have the DCC on your R? I recently went to Willow Springs for a track day and with DCC set in Race I never felt the car understeering.

Video of the track day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMWRgcsk6_o&t=5s

Also, I highly recommend getting a clear bra. They're not cheap, but they're worth every penny and you don't have to cover your car with tape when you take it to the track.

Yes I have DCC and was using Race mode the whole time. I pushed the car really hard and redline every gear. I got to the point I had to brake a minute earlier

because they weren't responsive. If my brakes were better, I could have kept up my buddy's M3 closer.

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