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May 3, 2026 | 02:52 PM

#521

X25

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What ~~gear~~ equipment were you using to record this? In other words, camera, software and hardware. NOT transmission gear.

Thanks.

I'm currently using a DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro. I've used Insta360 before as well, and worked great. GoPro cameras usually start panning too much with G forces, and video becomes weird; perhaps new ones have it fixed. Whatever camera you use, you should reduce the exposure since inside of the car is dark, which prompts camera to increase exposure, but that means the outside view gets washed out. That video above was with setting EV = -1.
Good quality GPS transponder (Racebox mini s in this case).
RaceChrono app on the phone to collect telemetry.
I use RaceRender to put it all together on a PC.

May 4, 2026 | 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by X25

I'm currently using a DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro. I've used Insta360 before as well, and worked great. GoPro cameras usually start panning too much with G forces, and video becomes weird; perhaps new ones have it fixed. Whatever camera you use, you should reduce the exposure since inside of the car is dark, which prompts camera to increase exposure, but that means the outside view gets washed out. That video above was with setting EV = -1.
Good quality GPS transponder (Racebox mini s in this case).
RaceChrono app on the phone to collect telemetry.
I use RaceRender to put it all together on a PC.

Thank you. I hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to quote this on a thread I started on the subject. I greatly appreciate the info.

May 7, 2026 | 09:00 AM

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Just watching your videos. Area 27 looks like a BLAST! Are you left foot braking?

May 7, 2026 | 02:29 PM

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Just watching your videos. Area 27 looks like a BLAST! Are you left foot braking?

Yes, I'm now left-foot-braking on all my cars since I switched to C8 cars to make a habit of it. I drive with my left foot on the brake, all TC and ESC turned off. I only break the habbit with manual cars, where I seem to get confused, sometimes.

Yeah, Area27 is an amazing track! It's full of technical curves, and rewards you when you figure out how to take them right. There's seemingly only 1 dangerous corner, and as long as you're aware of it, it's mostly very safe, too, as with most new tracks built in recent decades. I've been a member there as well since the last year, so I can now go there a lot more often; if I can find time from work and family : )

May 8, 2026 | 01:37 AM

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Wow, I just realized RockAuto also sells Mobil1, and much cheaper than my usual sites: https://www.rockauto.com/en/tools/en...+5w-50,1001847

Just got the car's alignment refreshed today, and rear camber is now -2.4 degrees (from -2.6), and rear toe is 0.1 degrees (from 0.05). I'll see what impact these do tomorrow. I've ordered Eibach rear sway bar, but I'm still waiting for it to be delivered. I don't even have a tracking number, yet!

May 8, 2026 | 05:41 AM

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Bossman2024

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Wow, I just realized RockAuto also sells Mobil1, and much cheaper than my usual sites: https://www.rockauto.com/en/tools/en...+5w-50,1001847

Damn that is cheaper! Do they have the filters and plastic bung also?

May 8, 2026 | 07:55 AM

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Impressive! Do you find there's that much of an advantage? This is my first "granny tranny" for a track car and I've toyed with left foot braking. I just haven't been able to get the finesse down.

May 8, 2026 | 12:00 PM

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Damn that is cheaper! Do they have the filters and plastic bung also?

Yes, RockAuto has all the filters, plugs, including that plastic bung (at $3.5 a piece); all in better prices that I can find anywhere else. I always sourced all my OEM filters, TPMS and even OEM brake calipers there, and they're usually hard to beat.

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Impressive! Do you find there's that much of an advantage? This is my first "granny tranny" for a track car and I've toyed with left foot braking. I just haven't been able to get the finesse down.

It took me a while to 'slow down' my left foot for the braking job, and my passengers suffered a bit for a while on the streets during our trips, but I eventually got it.

My 2 cents: Especially when you drive with TC and stability control off, left foot braking brings an additional layer of safety. A soft touch can often bring the car back into line in many cases, and this lets you test the limits often, too, by jerking the car a little bit. Moreover, on a rear-mid engine car, trail braking becomes a crucial part to improve front bite, and if you brake with your left foot, you have a better chance in blending in your throttle and brake inputs. Unlike a Toyota, C8 will not cut your power when both are applied, at least at the track : )