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Buttonwillow Raceway 13CW track configuration is a very famous race track for time attacking in California.  It's trademark rough surface, rhythmic driving line, elevation changes, and various types of corners make it one of the most demanding tracks in the world.  It is here where many different suspension systems and aero setups are developed and put to the test.  Breaking the 2-minute mark on the 13CW configuration using street tires (140TW+) is the guideline for a fast driver and properly setup car.

CSG's sponsored driver, Ryan Houck, takes his 2009 Honda S2000 out to Buttonwillow with our CSG Spec valved TEIN Super Racing Circuit (SRC) coilovers on 16kg/mm springs.  Prior to this setup, Ryan was on KW Variant 3 coilovers and wanted to compare the KWs to the newly acquired TEIN SRCs.  Needless to say, Ryan broke into the 1:59s during his suspension testing, making him the first street tired (140 TW+), naturally aspirated S2000 on factory OEM aero additions to break the 2 minute barrier.  Check out Ryan's 1:59 video below!

CSG Sponsored Driver: Ryan Houck
Car: 2009 Honda S2000 - Grand Prix White
Setup:
AP2 OEM Front Lip
S2000 CR OEM Wing
Bolt-in Rollbar
Berk Technology 63mm Test Pipe
J's Racing 60RS SUS Single Exhaust
Bronze Volk CE28N 17x10
Hankook RS3 255/40/17
CounterSpace Garage Aluminum Lug Nuts M12x1.5
TEIN SRC - CSG Spec Coilovers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-Gq3kLoEIc
Berk Technology 63mm Test Pipe - S2000 - $99.99
CounterSpace Garage Aluminum Lug Nuts M12x1.5 - $190.00
TEIN SRC - CSG Spec - S2000 Coilovers - $4343.75

It almost feels like yesterday, but our testing on TEIN Super Racing Circuit (SRC) coilovers on our BRZ yielded some amazing results.  TEIN SRCs is TEIN's motorsports grade 2-way adjustable compression/rebound suspension kit.  On the first day of testing on the very first set of TEIN SRCs in the US, we lapped an amazing 2:01 with just Hankook RS3s and worn brake pads (the TEIN R&D Engineer was sitting shotgun with our beloved CSG driver).  That lap record was held for nearly a year before it was finally taken down by Maxrev's Street Tuned BRZ, also fitted with TEIN SRCs.  An amazing feat for Toyota/Subaru's much anticipated sports car, as well as, a testament to the capabilities of TEIN's SRC 2-way adjustable coilover.

Since then, we have been the street tire record holders for multiple Southern California tracks with only three basic modifications to our car: TEIN SRC coilovers, Hankook RS3s, and Project Mu 999 Front/Rear brake pads.  We eventually added the Essex AP Sprint Kit to reduce our brake pad consumption from all the testing, driving instruction, and joy rides we have provided to the community.

Check out a video of our Maxxis RC-1 testing in the winter of 2012 when we ran a 2:00 and nearly broke into 59s on the first day of testing:

TEIN Super Racing Circuit - BRZ/FRS - $3930.00
Project Mu 999 Front - BRZ/FRS - $300.00
Project Mu 999 Rear - BRZ/FRS - $300.00
Essex AP Racing Sprint Competition Kit - BRZ/FRS - $2099.00
Project Mu 999 - AP Racing CP8350 Caliper - $348.33

In late 2012, CounterSpace Garage (CSG) was invited to test the up and coming R-compound tire from Maxxis.  The Maxxis RC-1 is a very capable 100TW tire that stacks up well against the Toyo RA1, Nitto NT01, and Toyo R888.  It is not only consistent, but also very forgiving.  CSG will be using Maxxis RC-1 tires on their cars to compete in the Redline Time Attack, Global Time Attack, and Super Lap Battle.  Check out the tire commercial that was released almost a year ago!