"Official" Lap Times Thread

[Brian_]

Track name: Motorsport Ranch 3.1 CCW
Track location: Cresson, TX
Lap time: 2:40.22
Year/model: 2018 Golf R
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3,700 lbs
Estimated wheel horsepower: 320
Fuel: 93
Tire size and model: 235/45/17 Hankook RS4, 17X9 Apex SM-10
Estimated ambient temperature: 70F
Notes on setup: EQT stage 1, FMIC, Eibach FSB, SuperPro RSB, Eurosport camber mounts, Macan Brembos with Hawk DTC-60 pads

Still pretty conservative here, just need to drive with some more confidence to get into 2:3Xs

 

[Brian_]

Track name: Eagles Canyon Raceway CCW
Track location: Decatur, TX
Lap time: 2:20.25
Year/model: 2018 Golf R
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3,700 lbs
Estimated wheel horsepower: 320
Fuel: 93
Tire size and model: 235/45/17 Hankook RS4, 17X9 Apex SM-10
Estimated ambient temperature: 76F
Notes on setup: EQT stage 1, FMIC, Eibach FSB, SuperPro RSB, Eurosport camber mounts, Macan Brembos with Hawk DTC-60 pads

Little better this time out, still didn't quite get to the 2:19 that I was hoping for. Probably still squeeze another day or two out of these 235/45 RS4s before I mount up some 255/40 Kumho V730s.

 

[Bryans12v]

Track name: NJMP Lightning
Track location: Mellville, NJ
Lap time: 1:18:014
Estimated ambient temperature: 68F
Year/model: 2019 GTI PP
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3250
Estimated wheel horsepower: 325
Fuel: 93
Notes on setup:
Power train: Stock Motor, IS38 IE
Suspension: Bilstein Clubsport Coilovers, verkline arms, aluminum subframe, ecs chassis braces, HR 28mm FSR, ECS 25mm RSB
Tires: 255/40/17 Kuhmo V730, Apex SM10 17x9 wheels
Brakes: Macan front with PFC pads, rear carbotech xp10 pads

New PB. Lots of traffic, fuel starvation on straight towards end of sessions due to the long high G turn at the bowl. Track/curbs still somewhat wet.

 

[reverend_sean]

New PB. Lots of traffic, fuel starvation on straight towards end of sessions due to the long high G turn at the bowl. Track/curbs still somewhat wet.

Nice clean laps! Lots of fun to watch you drive! I think I get more excited watching HPDE videos than I do watching F1. I just love the anticipation of waiting for the point-by to pop out of the lead car's windows, then the quick jump to pass! Ha!

 

[kep]

Track name: Thompson Motor Speedway
Track location: Thomspn, CT
Lap time: 1:21.616
Estimated ambient temperature: 70F
Year/model: 2016 VW Golf R
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3500
Estimated wheel horsepower: 320
Fuel: 93
Notes on setup:
Power train: Stock + tune
Suspension: Bilstein B6, stock springs, 2 degrees camber, 24mm rear bar
Tires: 235/40/18 Kuhmo V730, 18x8.5 wheels
Brakes: RSL29 front, DS2500 rear

Gopro failed save any video, so nothing to watch First time at TNiA, was a cool way to skip work for a bit.

 

[Waltari]

Track name: Portland International Raceway
Track location: Portland, OR
Lap time: 1:35:01 (new PB)
Estimated ambient temperature: 84F
Year/model: 2015 VW GTI
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3200
Estimated wheel horsepower: 320
Fuel: 92
Notes on setup:
Power train: IE Stage 2 tune | IE FDS Intercooler | APR Red Top Coils | APR open Carbon CAI | BMS Turbo Inlet Pipe | APR DP/Baun Resonated Midpipe/Clubsport Exhaust
Suspension: stock aside from 034 RSB
Tires: 225/40/18 Bridgestone RE-71R | 18x8.5 Oz Ultraleggera
Brakes: PP Calipers | slotted rotors | EBC Yellow | Stainless lines | RBF660 | RS3 ducts

The tires are probably end of life and this was my first time on track for the season so I was pretty pleased with my new PB. Still trying to sort the smoking from the PCV on downshifts or heavy braking. The BMS catch can has done nothing to solve the issue and honestly, doesn't seems like a particularly effective design. I know some have had luck with the revision PCV plates and that's next up (one sitting on the shelf waiting for install). After that, it's biting the bullet and picking up a Racingline system. Also still having an issue with popping an EPC/limp mode on turn 6 due to oil moving away from the pickup briefly. Only happens when I REALLY push G's through that turn so a baffled pan is probably necessary if I want to improve my times further. Quick video of my new PB lap time below.

 

[DerHase]

Track name: Virginia International Raceway
Track location: Alton, VA or Danville, VA depending on who you ask
Lap time: 2:12.55
Estimated ambient temperature: 63F at time of this lap
Year/model: 2019 GTI Rabbit Edition (DSG)
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3400
Estimated wheel horsepower: 280 maybe? It's 23psi tapered to 17 at redline (OS tuned by myself)
Fuel: 93
Notes on setup:
Power train: DO88 intercooler, 034 lower motor mount inserts. Otherwise bone stock.
Suspension: Stock springs w/ Koni Special Active shocks/struts. 034 camber plates, RS3 "solid" LCA bushings + Powerflex offset LCA bushings. H&R 26mm sway bars front and rear, front run on "stiff" setting. Estimated -2.7 to -2.8 deg up front, -1.9 rear. (Haven't had on an alignment rack since LCA bushing install)
Tires: 245/40R17 Kumho V730 on 17x9 Apex SM10s
Brakes: Stock PP brakes. Ferodo DS3.12 front pads, DS1.11 rear pads (have to custom order from Essex for the GTI mechanical e-brake rear calipers), Endless RBF650 brake fluid.

Video with full data overlay thanks to Simos Tools. If you read the description on Youtube you'll see there's no sound because I'm an idiot and accidentally disabled it on my Catalyst. Regardless you have all the data to look at and help make vroom vroom noises. Realistically you're not missing much because it's the stock DP and exhaust... would be nothing but wind noise for the most part.

 

[M3bs1]

Nice lap.

 

[Bryans12v]

Track name: NJMP Thunderbolt
Track location: Millville, NJ
Lap time: 1:35.39
Estimated ambient temperature: 90°F
Year/model: 2019 GTI S 6SPD
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3210
Estimated wheel horsepower: 350
Fuel: 93
Notes on setup:
Power train: Bolt ons, IE IS38 w/ hpfp
Suspension: Bilstein Clubsports, HR 28mm FSB, 25mm RSB, verkline arms. -3.5° F Camber/ 9.5° caster. -2.5° R camber.
Tires: 255/40R17 Kumho V730 on 17x9 Apex SM10s
Brakes: Macan Calipers, Carbotech XP12 F pads, XP10 rear pads, Endless RBF650 brake fluid.

Curbs were still a bit wet. Standing water at turn in on 1 and wet coming out of the octopus.

 

[SierraCarrera]

Track name: Mid-Ohio Pro Course
Track location: Lexington, OH
Lap time: 1:43.2
Estimated ambient temperature: 88°F
Year/model: 2017 GTI Sport DSG
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3210
Estimated wheel horsepower: 360 (mustang dyno)
Fuel: 93
Notes on setup:
Power train: APR Stage 3 IS38
Suspension: Bilstein B14, 034 25mm RSB, 25mm RSB, SuperPro Camber Mounts
Tires: 235/40R18 Hankook RS4
Brakes: ProdigyWerks AD6 Front w/ EBC Blue, Stock PP rear w/ EBC Yellow, Motul RBF660 brake fluid.

Going to install RS3 bushings since OEM ones are shot and will definitely need an oil cooler/PCV fix.
Would also like to get a Catalyst eventually but so damn expensive...

 

[Roadrunner_GTI]

Another “unofficial entry” since I’m a mk6, not mk7 But I appreciate this thread so I figured I’ll add some data points.


Track name: VIR Full Course
Track location: Alton, VA
Lap time: 2:11:29
Year/model: 2013 GTI 6spd
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3,300
Estimated wheel horsepower: 335hp
Fuel: 93
Tire size and model: Nitto NT01 255/40R17 on Motegi 17x8.5 ET45
Estimated ambient temperature: 65F
Notes on setup: APR k04, Stratified Tune, Unitronic IC, APR DP, AWE catback, Mocal oil cooler, RSR Clutch, Peloquin LSD, Stoptech BBK, VWR Springs/Koni Yellows, H&R 26mm FSB / 24mm RSB, GC camber plates, SuperPro ALK+RCA ball joints, -3.0 Camber Fr / -2.25 Camber rear
G-loc R10 front / R8 rear pads, Motul RBF600 fluid

 

[Waltari]

Track name: Portland International Raceway
Track location: Portland, OR
Lap time: 1:32:56 (new PB - previous 1:35:01)
Estimated ambient temperature: 79F
Year/model: 2015 VW GTI
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3200
Estimated wheel horsepower: 320
Fuel: 92
Notes on setup:
Power train: IE Stage 2 tune | IE FDS Intercooler | APR Red Top Coils | APR open Carbon CAI | BMS Turbo Inlet Pipe | Racingline Catch Can | APR DP/Baun Resonated Midpipe/Clubsport Exhaust
Suspension: stock aside from 034 RSB
Tires: 235/40/18 Bridgestone RE-71RS | 18x8 Oz Ultraleggera
Brakes: PP Calipers | slotted rotors | EBC Yellow | Stainless lines | RBF660 | RS3 ducts

First time out on the new RE-71RS and they were great. A couple laps to come up to temp but after that they were very sticky and I saw very little decrease in grip over the course of each session. The Racingline PCV/Catch can system did it's job and eliminated my smoking issue.

 

[SierraCarrera]

Track Name: Mid-Ohio Club Course
Track location: Lexington, OH
Lap time: 1:44.9
Estimated ambient temperature: 70°F
Year/model: 2017 GTI Sport DSG
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3210
Estimated wheel horsepower: 360 (mustang dyno)
Fuel: 93
Notes on setup:
Power train: APR Stage 3 IS38
Suspension: Bilstein B14, 034 RSB, SuperPro Camber Mounts
Tires: 235/40R18 Hankook RS4
Brakes: ProdigyWerks AD6 Front w/ EBC Blue, Stock PP rear w/ EBC Yellow, Motul RBF660 brake fluid.

Probably final weekend of the year since my RS4s are close to being cooked and I'll need to rebuild the calipers, lots of really fast cars in intermediate....those GT3 Cups would just show up out of nowhere

 

[dood.]

Track name: Pacific Raceways
Track location: Kent, WA
Lap time: 1:41.70
Year/model: 2017 GTI S DSG
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3150 lb
Estimated wheel horsepower: 310
Fuel: 92 octane
Tire size and model: 245/40R17 Hankook RS4
Estimated ambient temperature: 58 deg F
Notes on setup: Non-PP car, Apex 17x9 SM10, ST rear swaybar, Porterfield R4 up front RBF600, MAP catted DP, IE V2 intercooler, EQT Stage 2 ECU+TCU

 

[MeltedSolid]

Got a 1:43.1 at Laguna Seca yesterday, I think that might be the Mk7 record, beating @Will_ 's previous record:

Track name: Laguna Seca
Track location: Salinas, CA
Lap time: 1:43.14
Year/Model: 2015 Golf
Estimated total vehicle weight with driver: 3000 lbs
Estimated WHP: 360
Fuel: E85
Tire size and model: 235/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2
Ambient Temperature: 75F