Preparing my Honda Civic for Laguna Seca

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @jaynay2459
    @jaynay2459 Рік тому +75

    Man I love you guys. No hype - no sub par SEMA build rush - just some cool dudes playing with cars. No ego. Love it

    • @jdmfreak22
      @jdmfreak22 Рік тому +7

      And some awesome story telling, filming and editing skills!!!
      Underrated channel IMO. One of my top 5 for sure.

  • @danielblocker8008
    @danielblocker8008 Рік тому +189

    Hello again, people of culture. Hope you are having a great day!

    • @dlo-i8l
      @dlo-i8l Рік тому +2

      Like wise good day

    • @j_mars_cars
      @j_mars_cars Рік тому +5

      Making some extra money doing flooring and watching this next to my stuff haha

    • @Giuliana-w1f
      @Giuliana-w1f Рік тому

      Nice pfp

    • @torincook4199
      @torincook4199 Рік тому

      It’s a even better day gears and Gasoline posted

    • @AndorRadnai
      @AndorRadnai Рік тому

      Greetings! I hope you have a great day as well!

  • @EricKutilRacing
    @EricKutilRacing Рік тому +29

    Thanks for the shoutout homie! Now all your civic needs is an extra pair of doors!

  • @gar24407
    @gar24407 Рік тому +99

    Dont forget to carry a spray bottle to defog the windshield. You need heat shields. Thats less than 1lbs and will save the axle and everything else. You can use the heat shield to duct air into the disc. Just a thought, if you run brake cooling you maybe able to get away with a smaller rotor. Most racecars everything is just big enough to get the job done, even brakes. Hope you get that top 10🎉

  • @koltrountree5219
    @koltrountree5219 Рік тому +235

    I absolutely love all the quality content,it's diverse! G&G is constantly killin it!

    • @juffurey
      @juffurey Рік тому +2

      well I'm guessing they had to do some hard pivots after the flood! ♥

    • @_whyte.woods_1256
      @_whyte.woods_1256 Рік тому +1

      The last two episodes were blah, at best. Let's be honest. They were sub par compared to last years race episodes

    • @joshuaquigg9598
      @joshuaquigg9598 Рік тому

      ​@@_whyte.woods_1256 hmm idk I actually liked the last two episodes. definitely different wheel to wheel versus time attack, but i've enjoyed the new content...

  • @CorpseExplosion
    @CorpseExplosion Рік тому +54

    I love your channel so much. Following the development of the cars, the focus on actual track driving and improvements, how personable and entertaining everyone is, little to no trite "youtube-ism's" or vlog style false hype. Just an absolute pleasure to watch everything you release.

    • @ruru2500
      @ruru2500 Рік тому +1

      They've toned down pushing their sponsors a bit, which is also helping.

  • @bigk13
    @bigk13 Рік тому +84

    Watching the adjustments and fine tuning here has got me wanting to do a track day build so bad. Tinkering and messing with settings trying to find the ever-elusive perfect set up.
    My brothers got a BMW 135i and I've been trying to get the "you were a great big brother" and here's a free car 😆 deal to start my project. That day hasn't come yet..... Guess I thought I was a better brother than I was.
    Keep up the great work, the Laguna round of GLTC was to say the least a very emotional weekend. Looking forward to the video and everything to follow. You've got a fan for life here (both Ben's btw).

  • @musewolfman
    @musewolfman Рік тому +14

    Hasport shows how you should run a business. If someone breaks something, you fix the part, rather than just replacing it. Every failure is a learning experience and a development opportunity.

  • @Busydadgarage717
    @Busydadgarage717 Рік тому +8

    So glad you got the axle issue fixed. VTEC Academy has an awesome axle length test they use to ensure proper length on swapped cars.
    With the wheel on, jack the control arm up so the axle is level with the ground. Remove the axle nut, push the axle to full compressed. Use digital caliper to measure exle protrusion or resess.
    As long as the axle is 1/4" recessed or protruded, you are within perfect spec.

  • @hopgarage
    @hopgarage Рік тому +2

    Don't forget about your wheel bearings. If you are overheating your axle grease you are also overheating the stock wheel bearing grease. They last longer but it's only a matter of time. Any play in your wheel bearing can cause unwanted rotor to pad contact on the straights and more heat. I use Koyo. or Sfk bearings and repack them with Neosynthetic 800 degree grease.
    I have been down this road many times breaking axles for years, but finally have been pretty reliable on a 500hp ef civic track car.
    1. I use new aftermarket replacement axles, then Redline CV2 high temp grease and vent the outer joints. Stock grease in any axle is the main weak link (similar what you've done here)
    2. Two piece front rotors reduce heat transfer from the rotor to the hub (You have these)
    3. Raise the front of the car to improve the axle angle. I was frequently breaking axles in 5 gear under heavy engine and aero load after a couple hot laps. Stiffer springs also help here to keep the front from dropping so bad under aero load.
    3. Ducting... The Honed Developments air guides work great at pointing air to your rotor, but also the whole knuckle and hub assembly. (if you're still breaking axles look into these) I also run these on a stock brake S2000 at COTA without any fade issues on 90+ degree days.
    4. Repack wheel bearings with high temp grease. I use Neo Synthetic 800hp. If your wheel bearings have play you'll be dragging rotors on the straights and not dissipating heat.

  • @tatinantonio7364
    @tatinantonio7364 Рік тому +6

    Happy to see Mark getting more and more comfortable in front of the camera.

  • @garagecedric
    @garagecedric Рік тому +5

    Buy or make some front undertray diffusors to get more air directed on the front hubs/CV joints to get temps down, and more downforce as a bonus. Keep improving! hopefully the car won't fog up the wind screen when it rains :)

  • @ChrisClark_808
    @ChrisClark_808 Рік тому +1

    Realtime racing learned this. With a front undertray the axles didn’t get enough air flow.
    Just add some ducting to the boot area. They had the little ducting made into the undertray.
    I’m sure there is some images still online. The realtime integras.

  • @Pineapple-ih8cb
    @Pineapple-ih8cb Рік тому +4

    I look forward to these videos every Saturday, can't wait to see you in Laguna!!!!! ❤❤❤

  • @LENINsWORLD
    @LENINsWORLD Рік тому +59

    Looks like the civic is dialed in for top 10 at Laguna, good luck Ben! 🔰🏁

    • @josef6658
      @josef6658 Рік тому +4

      Sir you are correct he was winning being first all day then on the last lap of the day he broke his gear or something on the trans still brought it in but car was hurt in waiting for the episode. losing the race 😢I was there in the stands at laguna

    • @LENINsWORLD
      @LENINsWORLD Рік тому

      @@josef6658 😳Oh man what a bummer! I guess we'll be seeing that episode soon 😩

  • @AndorRadnai
    @AndorRadnai Рік тому +1

    12:54 That does not sound dumb. Quite the opposite in fact.
    There is a reason for Colin Chapman having required the shift knob in every Lotus to not be more than a set distance away from the steering wheel (I think it was the length of a hand, but I am not sure).
    The same reason for the shifter in the Porsche Carrera GT being really far up the center console.

  • @charlesmao1418
    @charlesmao1418 Рік тому +1

    We've broken insane 500 axles on the street on r888s due to the rear of the engine sagging. It sagged due to a twisted rear subframe though. Once we got that squared away and added a front mid plate, its never broken an axle. We even launched it on slicks.
    Ps, it was a stock k20 with a m factory. And the axles were 36mm

  • @djpollo2474
    @djpollo2474 Рік тому +8

    So cool that a fwd can hold it's own in a wheel to wheel race. Really cool since there are other cars that are the best choices yet some try out different chassis to experiment. Very awesome stuff!

  • @asdowo111
    @asdowo111 Рік тому +9

    Luke, Andy, Coby and now Mark are hidden gems of G&G

  • @JaredSVX
    @JaredSVX Рік тому +1

    The finding of the key was hilarious lol reminded me of when I lost my good flashlight and blamed my 5 year for hiding it somewhere...found it a year later in the attic 😅

  • @Silldro
    @Silldro Рік тому +1

    Nice with testing. Correct axle length is essential, needs to be mesured by removing the spring and the axle nut at the hub, then using a jack to put the suspension at different heights and cycle through the steering angles. Good quality grease is essential. Standard grease decomposes and will stop to lubricate properly.

  • @minhtinnguyen594
    @minhtinnguyen594 Рік тому +1

    I love my Saturday mornings

  • @sooyster4033
    @sooyster4033 Рік тому +2

    Love the Nitty-Gritty refinements. It's beautiful to watch!

  • @salspec3381
    @salspec3381 Рік тому +2

    I think Redline CV2 would be the best choice for axles. Not only is it CV rated, but it's normal operating temp goes up to 500°F. And if I remember right it can operate at peak temps of 800°F. I use it in everything. It uses a calcium sulfonate thinkener and doesn't seperate like greases using a lithium thickener.
    I've broken half-shafts too... but on an STI while launching. It was caused by wheel hop... a combination of a worn diff and worn coilovers. If the diff checks out it might be worthwhile to point a camera at the wheel and see what's it's doing during a track session.

  • @JakeGoober
    @JakeGoober Рік тому +8

    Dang, that stool-seat seems a little high for the pedals. Shifters seems about right tho

  • @TheChugnut
    @TheChugnut Рік тому +1

    Excellent music choices as always. 👌

  • @sarahdell4042
    @sarahdell4042 Рік тому +3

    Love the track series & builds! Can’t wait for the next!

  • @cameronbrown7804
    @cameronbrown7804 Рік тому +14

    Love to hear about all the great things going on with the civic. Seems like a lot of fun!!

  • @KG_BM
    @KG_BM Рік тому +1

    Mark is the Guido of G&G.
    “Pit stop😎”

  • @alexanderking4739
    @alexanderking4739 Рік тому +2

    Is it logical to adjust the car's weight based on the racetrack's characteristics?
    If you keep the power-to-weight ratio consistent and add weight for high-speed tracks where top speed matters more, you'll gain more power, leading to a higher top speed because it's constrained by aerodynamic drag.
    Conversely, on a slower track, you can reduce the weight to improve handling without sacrificing high-speed performance significantly.

  • @Helstrong
    @Helstrong Рік тому +11

    Watching you pull weight out of the Civic took me back to when you first got the Civic and turned it into a Type R clone. Crazy to see the transformation it's gone through over the last several years. Can't wait to see it out on the track doing some more wheel-to-wheel racing!

  • @OllieM2Comp
    @OllieM2Comp Рік тому +1

    Nice work. 😎
    If you have heatshield behind the brakediscs you will reduce wear and overheat on driveshaft and balljoints. 👌🏼

  • @P0EN1X
    @P0EN1X Рік тому +1

    Not a race car guy here, I’m more street performance, daily driver with a bit off oomf when I need it, saying that, iv been a subscriber of GaG for a few years now and I must say, Ben and Ben have made it interesting, it seams much more attainable to the average person (don’t want to take away the time, effort, blood and sweat of what you guys have achieved but you get where I’m coming from) Keep up the good work dudes, much love from Newcastle, North East of England

  • @Kristofferheihei
    @Kristofferheihei Рік тому +1

    Nice video :) just wondering why you are not cutting in the front bumper to add air ducts to the front brakes. The front brakes, tires and axles would benefit from more controlled temperatures, hence making the car more consistent as you go through laps in races. This also means that you can push the car more since the temps are more controlled

  • @CMgraffix
    @CMgraffix Рік тому +1

    a lot of changes to the car at once, best of luck

  • @laddtryck
    @laddtryck Рік тому +2

    the rest of the world (with o
    some exeptions) also uses hp, not kw. good thing to keep in mind when talking power to weight in the future. kg/hp not kg/kw.

  • @nico.s7333
    @nico.s7333 Рік тому +1

    Instead of moving the shifter which is good you should rather get the wheel closer to your arms - once again this will be a big improvement for your drving. Maybe but put and adapter to the wheel base to reach approx 80-90° angle in your arms when you hold the steering by 9 and 3 o clock

  • @joachimsandgaard
    @joachimsandgaard Рік тому +1

    Front splitter generally increases overall downforce, not just front.

  • @davidwebb9646
    @davidwebb9646 Рік тому +1

    Might be a good idea to prep the cages on the outer CVs if you’re pushing them this hard. This will help prevent binding with bearings as they heat up and expand. Also use some redline grease as others have mentioned. Good luck at Laguna

  • @chrismorgan7020
    @chrismorgan7020 Рік тому +3

    Pumped for laguna seca! cant wait to see how things go. keep up the hard work guys!

  • @jasonwishart6800
    @jasonwishart6800 Рік тому +1

    I would run some ducting to the brakes if you really think they are cooking the cvs. Can’t be doing the wheel bearings a whole lot of good if that’s the case. Also, your high speed oversteer could be cause that rear wing is not far enough back to work properly.

  • @afaqahmed43
    @afaqahmed43 Рік тому +1

    of course youre using an acuity shifter lol ive been following them for many months and i always wondered why Ben hasnt been using one uptil now

  • @NotAnotherCar
    @NotAnotherCar Рік тому +2

    With the axles, you said that the brakes getting hot is part of the issue. Would there be a way to get some better brake cooling as well as the changes you made?

  • @TinoushGTR
    @TinoushGTR Рік тому +1

    1.1 million views in 5 hours. So glad to see you guys grow so much in these years and looking forward for Mazda Laguna seca.

    • @trashbandit2449
      @trashbandit2449 Рік тому +2

      43k views. 1.1m is the subscribers

    • @TinoushGTR
      @TinoushGTR Рік тому

      @@trashbandit2449 oh my bad 😂

    • @trashbandit2449
      @trashbandit2449 Рік тому

      @@TinoushGTR I was going to say that's crazy I didn't think they were on that level yet haha

    • @TinoushGTR
      @TinoushGTR Рік тому

      @@trashbandit2449 i hope one day :)

  • @johncanale3454
    @johncanale3454 Рік тому +1

    Have you thought about running brake ducts to promote hub and brake cooling?

  • @L15B7EK
    @L15B7EK Рік тому

    I have been running that acuity shifter in my L15B7 swapped EK hatch, and what a difference it makes!!

  • @marcos_driving
    @marcos_driving Рік тому

    Can't wait for Laguna. The hype is REAL!

  • @RidgeRunner333
    @RidgeRunner333 Рік тому

    Watching footage of some of the front runners in this race series really shows how hungry the drivers are for podium. More exciting to watch than professional racing series in many ways.

  • @BrazenRain
    @BrazenRain Рік тому +1

    Tire width to weight ratio sounds a lot like the standardized grip to weight ratio in MF Ghost...

  • @markg1907
    @markg1907 Рік тому

    For more weight loss use dry ice pellets and remove sound deadened from the floor good additional weight loss are you allowed any brake ducting as that will help with Drive shaft heat

  • @JackPayne91
    @JackPayne91 Рік тому

    It’s curbs that are doing it. It’s common on all cars that run on the curbs at track. (Kerbs for Americans)

  • @parsabolor
    @parsabolor Рік тому

    Absolutely love your videos. Desperately need a new roadtrip series

  • @BigDreamsGarage
    @BigDreamsGarage Рік тому

    Ya i had an ek hatch and to make it lighter i got an eg hatch instead which also fixed the huge rust problem as a bonus

  • @dmckiwi
    @dmckiwi Рік тому

    You can get some more weight out if you cut out all the ducting to the vents from under the dash. The dash is quite a bit lighter if you chop all of that out.

  • @kayhesse
    @kayhesse Рік тому

    Redline CV2 and Axle play check with the nut removed on the bump/droop height when the axles are most horizontal position 👌🏻 good video again 👌🏻

  • @o0mrrobot0o26
    @o0mrrobot0o26 Рік тому

    I have that shifter setup in my 18 civic SI since I bought the car. It's really good.

  • @CMgraffix
    @CMgraffix Рік тому

    for supertouring car racing they found longer wheel base was best, that why all last years all manufactures used accords/camries/e36 etc

  • @matthiasannaberger2469
    @matthiasannaberger2469 Рік тому

    Love everything, small problem that the sound balancing (dont know if thats the right term) was off. To loud music vs to quiet talking. Nit at the same time, but habing to turn it up for talking and down at music was noticable. Also doing my algorithm part here.

  • @jarrettoates7794
    @jarrettoates7794 Рік тому +1

    Been watching from the beginning you guys have grown keep it up bro

  • @jessebb193
    @jessebb193 Рік тому +1

    Great video please turn the music down though

  • @nikosdask1188
    @nikosdask1188 Рік тому

    i love that civic man , its so good. Been watching the progress since you got it

  • @alejandrofuentes2423
    @alejandrofuentes2423 Рік тому +1

    You guys killed it at Laguna seca holding that 1st position for so long until the last lap 😢

  • @AndreBakerTrigga
    @AndreBakerTrigga Рік тому +1

    Loving this channel more and more

  • @mastercricket7626
    @mastercricket7626 Рік тому +1

    Imma keep sayin this one ... both bens need to get both civic and mr2 on a open track and shake the living funk down outta them cars and break every thing thatd going to break so when u go to track and w2w then you should be good and at the least more confident in yourselves and your builds ... mad love and respect guys keep it rad stay safe and build on and above all have fun ... hope to one day run a course with yal in my shiybox big turbo forged built in my bedroom mx5 😅 just for fun and cuz we so close to each other and the tail of the 🐲 😅... l8z guys

  • @hmmhuh12
    @hmmhuh12 Рік тому +1

    Hope you guys accounted for exhaust dB. Because Laguna has strict restrictions

  • @CxlebHan
    @CxlebHan Рік тому

    Still so happy you’re here with us Ben, I wish you the best of health.

  • @holeshot1721
    @holeshot1721 Рік тому

    So glad to see you racing bro!! U deserve it!!

  • @Clayson000
    @Clayson000 Рік тому

    you could add brake ducting to get the temps down

  • @snakerb
    @snakerb Рік тому

    I’m very much looking forward to Laguna!

  • @piotrmarek1982
    @piotrmarek1982 Рік тому

    This is the best Civic in the world 😊 I love this project ❤

  • @Kneyki
    @Kneyki Рік тому

    Love that we can see the ZX2 in the background, hope it'll be back in the channel soon, maybe as a competition against Lin's Evo

  • @1993ka24det
    @1993ka24det Рік тому

    Also can run a brake vent duct to the brakes and hubs

  • @rayray7521
    @rayray7521 Рік тому

    If the passenger side does not work you can use a 2003-2006 passenger side axle it’s longer. I had issue with my Ek k24a2

  • @tylersmith7054
    @tylersmith7054 Рік тому

    The series I race in announced a TBA Laguna Seca event and I’m so excited. Take good notes for me Ben!! Have fun!

  • @ISR403
    @ISR403 Рік тому

    Cant believe this content is free and full of knowledge

  • @marteaubu
    @marteaubu Рік тому

    your videos are so interesting I can't see the time passing! well done !...I'm late for work now!

  • @potaijee
    @potaijee Рік тому

    Thanks for showing us week after week that racing is and forever will be a pipe dream for the average person! Love the content!

  • @38tech
    @38tech Рік тому

    I really do enjoy watching you guys. You do it right and when it's not, you fix it till it is. I know it's already done, but good luck at leguna (my fav track)

  • @anaveragejoe64
    @anaveragejoe64 Рік тому

    Love the pacing on these videos!

  • @KevMk3
    @KevMk3 Рік тому

    I absolutely love these racing videos and that civic!

  • @JPZ89
    @JPZ89 Рік тому +1

    Always an inspiration, guys!!! Keep up the great content!!!

  • @dubbleA100
    @dubbleA100 Рік тому

    Still my favorite channel!
    I need to start all my SCCA licensings process so i can drive wheel to wheel

  • @eriknulty6392
    @eriknulty6392 Рік тому +1

    CAN YOU RUN UNDER AERO IN GRID??? full tray, diffusor, etc.

  • @catch22frubert
    @catch22frubert Рік тому +3

    Hope you get a podium at Laguna Seca this year, Ben. I miss seeing you win races all the time, but I know the competition in your current class is kinda insane with 40 cars in it. Anyway, Good luck man!

  • @psewgobind
    @psewgobind Рік тому

    I like the dampening for that rear suspension when it hit the dip. Chassis flex should be a consideration with those heavy duty components....braces to re-enforce floor might help...

  • @MajorAddiction
    @MajorAddiction Рік тому

    Love the weight redux montage

  • @ScootLanguage
    @ScootLanguage Рік тому

    Can't wait for Laguna seca vid!

  • @flint707
    @flint707 Рік тому

    Good luck out here, dude!

  • @antoniosousa8145
    @antoniosousa8145 Рік тому

    Nice video! I have a tip for you, in Portugal we use Land Rover Grease in our rally cars for the heat! Best grease for high temps

  • @basilfabian05
    @basilfabian05 Рік тому

    The civic is becoming such a proper race car. Can't wait to see what it does in the actual race 👍

  • @boundedomg35
    @boundedomg35 Рік тому

    Every weekend i am just looking forward to G&G!

  • @Tube4TTT
    @Tube4TTT Рік тому

    That drift at lime rock is honestly a thing of beauty

  • @mugense
    @mugense Рік тому +1

    I love that this channel has grown to be more track and performance focused. Y’all seem like you’re in your element more here.

  • @meljeans7280
    @meljeans7280 Рік тому

    Heated front windscreen if you can get them in the states. There is a company we use here on the UK that do them for all the popular rally cars including civics 👍

  • @fotogenikfilm
    @fotogenikfilm Рік тому

    Keep pushing! Love watching the progression and wishing you the best at the next round 👍🏻

  • @ZER0value
    @ZER0value Рік тому

    As much as I love you guys, you're not gonna get anywhere close to what Kutil's car can do without stripping the chassis bare and tubbing your front and rear arches to get the wheel clearance he has so you can go a lot lower. 90% of what that car can do is down to the sheer fabrication work gone into it, obviously Eric is an animal behind the wheel too, but putting the EK up next to his car is two different kettles of fish.
    I wanna see you do well Ben! Get that thing lower in the off season!

  • @in54ne82
    @in54ne82 Рік тому

    It was great seen you guys at laguna and can't wait for an update from your point of view and all the details.
    Overall what an amazing event and performance from you guys 👏

  • @The_Stick
    @The_Stick Рік тому

    I love these videos. Will we see more of the NA Miata that can be seen in the background of some of the shots?

  • @rhunt2363
    @rhunt2363 Рік тому

    More brake cooling would improve hub/axle temps too

  • @Dany_Jr_
    @Dany_Jr_ Рік тому

    Anytime I see the ford peeking from the corners of the videos it puts a smile on my face