A lot of what goes into running fast lap times is nothing but trial and error. We try out new parts, that on paper should work, and in the process of application we assess the results, problems or issues that may arise and we decide if the choice was a good one, or if we should try again with a different method or part. Experience tells us that the most cost effective decision is to keep this trial and error to a minimum. There are some people, however, that find pleasure in the possibilities of change.
‘Shinnono’ is a guy who enjoys many flavors in his search for his fastest lap. Loyal to no one product, or method, there is no standard for what goes into his car. Switching out parts before and after, or even mid-season, is common place when looking to get the most out of your abilities. Shinnono’s uniquely colored FD is the chosen base for these on-track experiments in speed.
OE calipers squeeze the Endless brake pads onto the Dixcel rotors to slow the car at each turn; a recent change from several other pads. During last January’s Evome, there was an issue with the brakes that lessened Sinnono’s ability to confidently brake as late as needed (ABS failure I believe). As a result, he was having to brake about 10 meters sooner than he would have if it weren’t for the soft pedal feel. Unfortunately it most likely cost him the tenths he needed to break into the sub-minute range.
The car now sits on GP Sports full coilovers with Endless 16k springs. The setup prior consisted of Aragosta coilovers with Swift 18k/16k springs. Actually, at one point, the owner was using the new GP Sports coilovers up front, with the older rear Aragostas still in place just to see what it would feel like. Eventually they were swapped for all GP Sports.
Z2 Star Spec
Nikko Circuit: 40.171
Tsukuba Circuit: 1’02.866
RE71R
Nikko Circuit 39.960
S Tire
Tsukuba Circuit: 1’00.262