Nelson Ledges Track Day June 11, 2011

I've seen some topics about using 5w40 (5w30 is recommended by Mazda) to prevent/fix the smoking turbo issue for the 2.3 DISI. I'll have to ask Chipmunk what he uses but have you heard about this?

I'll probably just use 5w30 for now since I probably won't even notice a difference on the track. It's not like I'll be running an endurance race, just 20 minute sessions lol.

Thanks for the advice

I use Shell Rotella 5w-40 in order to stop my turbo from smoking. That, coupled with a catch can, seems to do the trick so far.

Sidenote: I got an email for my case of oil as well. Thanks guys for setting that up!
 
^ That is a really good deal. I talked to the guy who runs it and he is a really nice guy and from what I hear runs really good events. I was planning on going but the future wife shut that idea down when she realized that it would've been track weekends in a row. :D

Nelson Ledges is an extremely fun and very fast track. Just don't expect it to be as nice as Mid-Ohio because if you do you'll be severely disappointed. :D

I'll be there with PCA on June 18-19 for $265 though, we need some more Mazdas out there. I noticed there's already 1 MS3, 1 RX7, and a handful of Miatas signed up.
 
^ That is a really good deal. I talked to the guy who runs it and he is a really nice guy and from what I hear runs really good events. I was planning on going but the future wife shut that idea down when she realized that it would've been track weekends in a row. :D

Nelson Ledges is an extremely fun and very fast track. Just don't expect it to be as nice as Mid-Ohio because if you do you'll be severely disappointed. :D

I'll be there with PCA on June 18-19 for $265 though, we need some more Mazdas out there. I noticed there's already 1 MS3, 1 RX7, and a handful of Miatas signed up.


I may come out and have a little fun...need to test and tune before NASA in July
 
Yes on the books!!!

HAHA well then I'm coming over in that case!




I'm excited to see there's an 09 GTR running...I love seeing people that don't hard-park their supercars and actually use them to their potential!
 
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I just checked the Schedule and it looks like we're doing 7, 20-minute sessions. For some reason I only thought there would be 5 but I'm not complaining (my tires will be complaining though haha)
 
I'm excited to see there's an 09 GTR running...I love seeing people that don't hard-park their supercars and actually use them to their potential!

There was a GT-R and a V10 R8 in my group at Mid-Ohio from last weekend. I'm editing the videos right now I'll have to find a clip of him passing me on the back straight. The R8 was stupid fast.
 
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oil - I've been using 5-40 in my car since like 3rd oil change. Didn't really cure the smokey turbo though ... Had one replaced under warranty, but when the second one started smoking I decided to ditch k04 altogether. Stupid little inefficient piece of crap. pfffttt.
And both catch cans collect crap for me.
 
There was a GT-R and a V10 R8 in my group at Mid-Ohio from last weekend. I'm editing the videos right now I'll have to find a clip of him passing me on the back straight. The R8 was stupid fast.

Hell yaaa!!!! 2 very sexy cars for sure. I wouldn't mind seeing some of those videos. Which car were you running?
 
This is Shawn, Owner of Torqued Racing. I want to personally thank all of you that registered for our event! I can't wait to meet you guys.

Heres a few pieces of information for your reference.

http://www.torquedracingsolutions.com/nelson-ledges-track-schedule-and-group-assignments/

http://www.torquedracingsolutions.com/event-details/driving-rules-and-information/

You will get more track time than you will want most likely. Last year most people were packing up around 4. I will also be lapping during the event as well. I will be in B group. Registration is open until 8pm tomorrow evening. If you haven't registered please do so now. Thanks again to all those that registered! Its going to be great event!

Shawn
 
This is Shawn, Owner of Torqued Racing. I want to personally thank all of you that registered for our event! I can't wait to meet you guys.

Heres a few pieces of information for your reference.

http://www.torquedracingsolutions.com/nelson-ledges-track-schedule-and-group-assignments/

http://www.torquedracingsolutions.com/event-details/driving-rules-and-information/

You will get more track time than you will want most likely. Last year most people were packing up around 4. I will also be lapping during the event as well. I will be in B group. Registration is open until 8pm tomorrow evening. If you haven't registered please do so now. Thanks again to all those that registered! Its going to be great event!

Shawn

SSounds like a fun eent, too bad my car is not finished or I would be out. I am coming out to watch my guys run, let me know if you need any assistance.

Marlon
 
Also just responded to a question about passengers.

Perfectly fine as long as they have a helmet. Only one passenger allowed. No extra charge for spectators or passengers. Just need to pay if your going to drive.
 
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