All,
As I have posted before my RS track performance at WGI this post includes my latest developments.
I’ll cut to the chase…. Results 2:11:34
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RS Set up: The addition of my latest mod 19x9.5 +45 mm off set Avant Garde M610 Wheels
Toyo R888R 265/30/19 Tires. This was a 3.5 sec improvement over my prior best.
See post http://www.focusrs.org/forum/18-focus-rs-wheels-tires/70690-what-would-take-fit-19x9-5-wheel-5.html
Post #41 page 5
Complete Set up: 2016 RS with RS2 package- No sunroof
Engine: Tune (Adam Tune +), Catch Can. Engine oil cooler (Cool Tech) No other engine mods.
Brakes: Racing Brake RacingBrake 15" Track Duty Big Brake Kit for Ford Focus ST/RS 2011+ (2016+) (P/N 2564 & 2565)
With XC-40 front pads, GLoc 10 rear (see post http://www.focusrs.org/forum/29-foc...focus-rs-brakes/50257-brake-upgrade-option-focus-rs-offered-racingbrake-13.html
Post #124 page 13, Brake cooling see post http://www.focusrs.org/forum/29-focus-rs-brakes/43097-real-brake-rotor-cooling.html
Brake fluid Motul 660
Suspension: Ground Control Camber plates, GC/Eibach Springs; spring rates are 440 #/in front and 500#/in Rear, stock adjustable shocks.
Other: Pedal spacer (the thin one, Little CNC shop)
Alignment Front Camber -2.8 Will edit to add complete specs
Set-up Tire Pressures Cold Front 36, Rear 34. I adjust pressure to how much scrubbing I see on the side walls. Hot will get into the mid 40s (I could have dropped the pressures a little). I did check for uniform temp across the tread. Will edit to add pics
Reduced weight: I have the rear seat removed and a 6.4# Lithium battery. I will be scaling the car in the near future and will report on those results.
Driving mode: Track with shocks set to normal
Weather: Mixed; Rain, Wet Sunny and dry. Air Temps low 60s
Comments: HPDE 3 day event Friday Open Lapping advanced drivers only. Sat and Sun traditional run groups by skill.
Had rain-wet laps on both Friday and Sat as well as dry laps. Sunday dry laps all day. I was very pleased with this set up even in the rain / wet. I was very apprehensive with the Toyo R888R in the wet as I read they were terrible, but I was laps in the rain 2:39 and 2:16 in the wet. The car was a lot of fun in these conditions.
At this point I have the car to where I want it and that was to be able to run at the maximum of the performance and sustain it for 30- 40 mins. The greatest gain from a single mod was the tires and wheels; however you can’t just put these tires/ wheels on without the other mods. The whole package works together. And without the RB Brakes you cannot sustain the lap pace for more than 4-5 laps.
On the street I run everything as on the track with the exception of the Toyo and 9.5” wide AG wheels.
Car Performance and Mod history:
2:11:34 Best as stated above
2:14:8…. With Mich Cup 2,Tune +, GC Camber plates -2.8 degrees, Racing Brake BBK XC-40 front pads, GLoc 10 rear, ducted brake cooling. Motul 660
2:14:82 With Mich Cup 2, Tune +, GC Camber plates -2.0 degrees, CarboTech XP20/XP20, ducted brake cooling, Motul 660 (see posting http://www.focusrs.org/forum/33-foc...g/62833-watkins-glen-hpde-report-tune-ground-control-camber-plates-springs.html
2:16:…. With Mich Cup 2, Tune +, GC Camber plates -2.0 degrees, CarboTech Xp20/XP12, ducted brake cooling, Mountune Sport springs, Motul 660 see http://www.focusrs.org/forum/31-foc...us-rs-suspension/63801-ground-control-camber-plates-mountune-sport-springs.html
2:18:… Completely stock with Mich Cup 2, GLoc 12/10 pads, ducted brake cooling and Motul 600 see http://www.focusrs.org/forum/33-focus-rs-racing/19785-watkins-glen-track-day-report.html
Of course there are other variables such as sun load, temp etc so these
So there you go this is my RS set up for track use.
As I have posted before my RS track performance at WGI this post includes my latest developments.
I’ll cut to the chase…. Results 2:11:34
RS Set up: The addition of my latest mod 19x9.5 +45 mm off set Avant Garde M610 Wheels
Toyo R888R 265/30/19 Tires. This was a 3.5 sec improvement over my prior best.
See post http://www.focusrs.org/forum/18-focus-rs-wheels-tires/70690-what-would-take-fit-19x9-5-wheel-5.html
Post #41 page 5
Complete Set up: 2016 RS with RS2 package- No sunroof
Engine: Tune (Adam Tune +), Catch Can. Engine oil cooler (Cool Tech) No other engine mods.
Brakes: Racing Brake RacingBrake 15" Track Duty Big Brake Kit for Ford Focus ST/RS 2011+ (2016+) (P/N 2564 & 2565)
With XC-40 front pads, GLoc 10 rear (see post http://www.focusrs.org/forum/29-foc...focus-rs-brakes/50257-brake-upgrade-option-focus-rs-offered-racingbrake-13.html
Post #124 page 13, Brake cooling see post http://www.focusrs.org/forum/29-focus-rs-brakes/43097-real-brake-rotor-cooling.html
Brake fluid Motul 660
Suspension: Ground Control Camber plates, GC/Eibach Springs; spring rates are 440 #/in front and 500#/in Rear, stock adjustable shocks.
Other: Pedal spacer (the thin one, Little CNC shop)
Alignment Front Camber -2.8 Will edit to add complete specs
Set-up Tire Pressures Cold Front 36, Rear 34. I adjust pressure to how much scrubbing I see on the side walls. Hot will get into the mid 40s (I could have dropped the pressures a little). I did check for uniform temp across the tread. Will edit to add pics
Reduced weight: I have the rear seat removed and a 6.4# Lithium battery. I will be scaling the car in the near future and will report on those results.
Driving mode: Track with shocks set to normal
Weather: Mixed; Rain, Wet Sunny and dry. Air Temps low 60s
Comments: HPDE 3 day event Friday Open Lapping advanced drivers only. Sat and Sun traditional run groups by skill.
Had rain-wet laps on both Friday and Sat as well as dry laps. Sunday dry laps all day. I was very pleased with this set up even in the rain / wet. I was very apprehensive with the Toyo R888R in the wet as I read they were terrible, but I was laps in the rain 2:39 and 2:16 in the wet. The car was a lot of fun in these conditions.
At this point I have the car to where I want it and that was to be able to run at the maximum of the performance and sustain it for 30- 40 mins. The greatest gain from a single mod was the tires and wheels; however you can’t just put these tires/ wheels on without the other mods. The whole package works together. And without the RB Brakes you cannot sustain the lap pace for more than 4-5 laps.
On the street I run everything as on the track with the exception of the Toyo and 9.5” wide AG wheels.
Car Performance and Mod history:
2:11:34 Best as stated above
2:14:8…. With Mich Cup 2,Tune +, GC Camber plates -2.8 degrees, Racing Brake BBK XC-40 front pads, GLoc 10 rear, ducted brake cooling. Motul 660
2:14:82 With Mich Cup 2, Tune +, GC Camber plates -2.0 degrees, CarboTech XP20/XP20, ducted brake cooling, Motul 660 (see posting http://www.focusrs.org/forum/33-foc...g/62833-watkins-glen-hpde-report-tune-ground-control-camber-plates-springs.html
2:16:…. With Mich Cup 2, Tune +, GC Camber plates -2.0 degrees, CarboTech Xp20/XP12, ducted brake cooling, Mountune Sport springs, Motul 660 see http://www.focusrs.org/forum/31-foc...us-rs-suspension/63801-ground-control-camber-plates-mountune-sport-springs.html
2:18:… Completely stock with Mich Cup 2, GLoc 12/10 pads, ducted brake cooling and Motul 600 see http://www.focusrs.org/forum/33-focus-rs-racing/19785-watkins-glen-track-day-report.html
Of course there are other variables such as sun load, temp etc so these
So there you go this is my RS set up for track use.
