[W126 Coupe] AMG on Track

[Jonathan Hodgman]

Cockpit camera is sure to follow the next go around.

Should my TT SEC be ready I'll take it on track, otherwise the lack of power
will be disappointing.


That may not Look fast, but @ the end of that straight I'm pushing 5800 in
3rd which equals right about 105mph:
http://blueridgemb.com/wp-content/mph-vs-rpm-track-rubber.jpg
(thanks Dan!).
Trust me when I say it feels fast...even my instructor w/ 12+ years in the
race seat commented as such.


At the end of the back straight I was pushing right about 140.

When I take my brakes off I'll have some pics....they are beat beyond
beat...  Bad brake fade if I didn't start slowing down early on the back
straight.  Boiled the fluid (fresh ATE Super blue just about every session I
went out..).

For those who are wondering, I was running slotted rotors up front, cross
drills in the rear, PBR ceramic pads all around and a 1 day old flush of ATE
super blue.  Out of everything on the car my only complaint was the
brakes...

Track rubber makes these cars handle Far better then they have a right too
(Pirelli P-Zero Corsa's).

Till next time:)

Jonathan


On 3/15/07, Hein <hein.o at nf.sympatico.ca> wrote:

>

>  He wasn't driving fast enough to toast the brakes......

>

> H

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> *From:* Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>

> *To:* Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> *Sent:* Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:20 PM

> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] AMG on Track

>

> Very cool Jonathan.  You need a cockpit camera as well on the next run and

> maybe take the SEC. This will give you time to replace the brake system you

> toasted in that SEL :-) .

>

> Dick

>

> Jonathan Hodgman wrote:

>

> For those here that aren't on forums I thought y'all might get a kick out

> of a video we shot this past w/e:

> http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZJyC_lugMJw

>

> This was at Road Atlanta for a BMW CCA Driving school event...Lots of fun

> running out the 6l 32V on track, although I don't think my brakes would

> agree...

>

> Anywho, hope y'all enjoy watching as much as I did driving:):)

>

> Jonathan

>

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Providing quality parts to discriminating customers in all parts of the
world.
Located in the Greater Atlanta area.
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1996 S600 Euro "Scharnhorst"
1991 560 SEC Full Euro ECE
1991 560 SEC 226Hp/271ft/lbs:)
1989 560 SEC AMG (N.Amer 250/295)
1987 560 SEC US Spec
1986 560 SEL AMG 6.0L 32V
1986 560 SL  White on Burgundy
1985 500 SEL Euro (Parts Car)
1985 300 CD For Sale
1980 280 SE Euro
1978 300D TMU
1987 560 SEL 162K Midnight Blue on Gray RIP:(
1987 560 SEC Sold
1992 E300D 140K Champagne on Parchment tex (Sold)
1990 560 SEC 154K Anthracite on Gray (Sold)
1988 300 TE 160K Burgundy on Palomino (Sold)
1980 280 SE US 185K (Sold)
2006 Z4 3.0Si M spec 6sp
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