Boost Blue Autocrossing FL5 Type R - Build Journal

[apexit53]

Well I can't lie, I didn't have the weekend I wanted but also now know I need to make some changes, and maybe car! lol We were in the thick of it all weekend but were hitting cones left and right. I think the 295 is just a little numb so, I am going to go to a 275/35 18. that should make second gear longer by about 1mph and hopefully make it feel more crisp!

I wasn't too mad about my performance but just lack of consistency. Ill also say day 2 of the tour I was mad we couldn't match the raw time of the vette. This thing might be DS after all! and no, I don't sandbag to make it move!

I may have to start a go fund me page for all fl5 owners who want this moved to DS lol!!

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[Modular Cal]

A few friends were also hitting a lot of cones out there lol. What mode have you been running in: +R or Individual with the pedal dance?

Recently, I've been flipping back and forth between this fitting in BS and DS.

 

[Robert.C]

When I autocrossed regularly, I always ran in X class. As soon as I started getting worried about being "competitive," it was game over as far as fun was concerned.

 

[apexit53]

A few friends were also hitting a lot of cones out there lol. What mode have you been running in: +R or Individual with the pedal dance?

Recently, I've been flipping back and forth between this fitting in BS and DS.

soo i was reminded that when you run pedal dance the shocks resort to the default setting. that could be good or bad lol. worth a test though.

 

[ayau]

i'm not sure running 295 is actually making you go faster than a narrower tire. people may still have the misconception of cramming as much tire onto the wheel since that worked back in the Hoosier days. with 200TW street tires, i don't think that same strategy works.

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[hwessin]

Are leaving traction control ON, level 1 OFF, or level 2 long press fully off?

 

[apexit53]

Are leaving traction control ON, level 1 OFF, or level 2 long press fully off?

long press fully off

 

[apexit53]

got the 275/35 mounted yesterday and we have a local event this weekend. I dont expect sweeping changes just because these tires do seem to need a good event to heat cycle and be fast but well see!

 

[OsosikMedia]

Nice work!

 

[Cubby]

I would be curious to hear your thoughts on the 275, though I agree they take a heart cycle to come in.

I am running 275 stones on my FL5 CTR and the car feels great. I am generally not big on the heavily pinched tires but that may just be personal preference.

I an going to nationals and will buy a set of sticker tires soonish. Probably 275s again, but curious what you find out.

 

[ayau]

I think the OP sold his fl5 lol

 

[apexit53]

I think the OP sold his fl5 lol

yep its gone.

the 275s did feel a lot better but i really think to be competitive(questionable in BS) its going to need a different size on the rear, maybe 275 front and 255 rear.

 

[CTR]

yep its gone.

Sorry to hear. I enjoyed following your build! Just curious as you told people not to pay over MSRP did you sell it for market value or what you paid?

 

[spectre186]

Curious why you sold and what your plan is next.

 

[CTR]

Curious why you sold and what your plan is next.

I’d imagine it’s because the car is not competitive in B Street. It’s not something I personally value so it’s hard to wrap my head around it but that’s what I’ve gathered.

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