sleestak
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First off, I know this isn't offroad ... but this will probably be the only track day this vehicle see's that involves pavement, so think of it as a "Farewell to Asphalt" thread 
I am a member of a local'ish forum, AWDpirates, and this past weekend a group of us went to High Plains Raceway for a winter Lap Day. This was my first time out on a track with the forester and I had a blast.
Currently, she is stage2 w/ a protune, Hawk HPS & Centric rotors, Subaru Super Blue in the brake lines and the suspension is bone stock other than the addition of some rear subframe bolts. I am on the stock 16's with Michelin Pilot Exalto AS's. It's safe to say that it's far from the optimum set up and most would probably choose not to bring it out for a track day, but I wanted to have some fun with her and get to know the car a little better. Besides, this track is sick and has some elevation changes.
I talked a few friends into coming along:
BJingles - a member on subaruforester.org w/ an 08 FXT. Perrin sways F&R, Swift Springs, Kartboy endlinks, VF turbo swap w/ STi top mount running Cobb OTS map.
Ben - who brought his Outback XT w/ whiteline F&R sways.
When we showed up, we were the first of the subie group and saw nothing but corvettes, porches, bimmers, etc. All unloading track wheels/tires, fuel, jacks, etc. We claimed our spot in the paddock area and unloaded our camp chairs, hibachi's and coolers. Eventually the other subie owners showed up and we all huddled in the same area. Bjingles and myself were the only two foresters there and everyone else, except for Ben, was driving sti's and wrx's. So we had a few chuckles and went for the safety meeting.
Usually they run in groups: slow, medium, fast. But that wasnt the case this time. They simply opened up the track from 10am - 4pm and you got on and off as you pleased. Gentleman's rules apply here. Pass safely, where you can. You may signal a pass, but overall it was understood that you maintain the line and it is up to the overtaking car to go around you.
So here are a few pics:
Me leaving the paddock for some laps
Bjingles' going out too
Me chasing Bjingle's ... check the body roll!!
My Foz & Ben's Outback
Bjingles, cooling off after some laps
....and my burned hair from using too much lighter fluid on the grill
Short video shot by my friend doing a Ride-Along.
Notice the mad amounts of tire squeal and my "Hawaiian G-Meter". While these tires are not really meant for a track, I have to say they are extremely predictable and really surprised me for what they are. They wore a little, but nowhere near as much as I thought they would.
Now that I got that out of my system, once these tires wear out (probably spring), I will swap on the AT's and do it dirty at the rallycross. I have my eye's on a set of General Grabber's.
I am a member of a local'ish forum, AWDpirates, and this past weekend a group of us went to High Plains Raceway for a winter Lap Day. This was my first time out on a track with the forester and I had a blast.
Currently, she is stage2 w/ a protune, Hawk HPS & Centric rotors, Subaru Super Blue in the brake lines and the suspension is bone stock other than the addition of some rear subframe bolts. I am on the stock 16's with Michelin Pilot Exalto AS's. It's safe to say that it's far from the optimum set up and most would probably choose not to bring it out for a track day, but I wanted to have some fun with her and get to know the car a little better. Besides, this track is sick and has some elevation changes.
I talked a few friends into coming along:
BJingles - a member on subaruforester.org w/ an 08 FXT. Perrin sways F&R, Swift Springs, Kartboy endlinks, VF turbo swap w/ STi top mount running Cobb OTS map.
Ben - who brought his Outback XT w/ whiteline F&R sways.
When we showed up, we were the first of the subie group and saw nothing but corvettes, porches, bimmers, etc. All unloading track wheels/tires, fuel, jacks, etc. We claimed our spot in the paddock area and unloaded our camp chairs, hibachi's and coolers. Eventually the other subie owners showed up and we all huddled in the same area. Bjingles and myself were the only two foresters there and everyone else, except for Ben, was driving sti's and wrx's. So we had a few chuckles and went for the safety meeting.
Usually they run in groups: slow, medium, fast. But that wasnt the case this time. They simply opened up the track from 10am - 4pm and you got on and off as you pleased. Gentleman's rules apply here. Pass safely, where you can. You may signal a pass, but overall it was understood that you maintain the line and it is up to the overtaking car to go around you.
So here are a few pics:
Me leaving the paddock for some laps
Bjingles' going out too
Me chasing Bjingle's ... check the body roll!!
My Foz & Ben's Outback
Bjingles, cooling off after some laps
....and my burned hair from using too much lighter fluid on the grill
Short video shot by my friend doing a Ride-Along.
Notice the mad amounts of tire squeal and my "Hawaiian G-Meter". While these tires are not really meant for a track, I have to say they are extremely predictable and really surprised me for what they are. They wore a little, but nowhere near as much as I thought they would.
Now that I got that out of my system, once these tires wear out (probably spring), I will swap on the AT's and do it dirty at the rallycross. I have my eye's on a set of General Grabber's.
One thing I always wanted to do in my XT but never got the chance.
