Type R @ AMP

[Hondanight]

This is one of the sessions a couple of my friends did at AMP for an SCCA Targa Southland event being held this weekend. Driver is @barkmfors "road and track" and co-driver is @r_tizzle_instagrizzle find them on instagram.

Yes It did end up overheating, threw up a warning on the center gauge display and went to limp mode would only rev to 4500 until it cooled. Brake fade was also mentioned. Take note the Driver was pushing the car very hard. He's no Mario Andretti, but he can put a car through its paces. Type R is bone stock. I have more pictures if interested and will try and answer any questions.

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[REDRAGN53]

Thanks for the post. It does look like the drive was extremely competent. Looking forward to seeing some videos at Rd ATL hopefully!

Interested in a resolution to this cooling issue.

Very cool to see a Type R on the track and to hear in the comments during the video that there were 2 more in the paddock!

 

[BarracksSi]

Makes me wonder if it'll benefit from a mesh grille.

Did the CTRs shown to the press have higher-temp brake pads, too?

 

[baldheadracing]

They also did a Facebook live feed on the Road&Track facebook page that was interesting and informative (ambient temps in the 90's), if a bit disconcerting, and disappointing (he believes that the FoRS is the faster track car).

152 meg direct link to video may not work, but here it is: https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t42.9040-29/10000000_125774808046241_1546467051541889024_n.mp4?efg=eyJ2ZW5jb2RlX3RhZyI6InNkIn0=&oh=28b03ebdc4469ca279553509aa3a07d6&oe=599267AB

 

[Hondanight]

Makes me wonder if it'll benefit from a mesh grille.

Did the CTRs shown to the press have higher-temp brake pads, too?

No the brake pads are 100% stock same as production.

Also Amp is not "fast track" meaning tighter corners and more hard braking compared to other tracks with longer straights and sweeping turns. I'm sure this had a big affect on brake fade and engine cooling.

 

[Trey]

Saw you guys there, fun watching the car go around the track. Congrats on the class win too!

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