Graduated from Darek Daly Race Academy
Thread Starter
|
Cab Lover
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 429
From: Redondo Beach
Rep Power: 40
Originally posted by ColorChange
Rob:
OK, no problem I approach my driving very technically. The fastest driver does only 2 things (driving, not racing situations), maximize g forces along the ideal line. Skipping line selection for now, you want to maximize a number called combo g or g sum. G-sum equals the square root of ((lat g)^2 + (long g)^2). So, to monitor if the driver is gatting the maximum capability of the car, you need lat and long g's. This is the best starting point for any detailed analysis. To go further would take a long time. If you are really interested, I can point to links of discussions I have had on other boards and name references.
Finally, don't think that it is only for expert drivers finishing touches. It is much more enlightening than the simple long g only analysis you did.
Final caveot, it doesn't apply as well to those that are not very technically oriented.
Rob:
OK, no problem I approach my driving very technically. The fastest driver does only 2 things (driving, not racing situations), maximize g forces along the ideal line. Skipping line selection for now, you want to maximize a number called combo g or g sum. G-sum equals the square root of ((lat g)^2 + (long g)^2). So, to monitor if the driver is gatting the maximum capability of the car, you need lat and long g's. This is the best starting point for any detailed analysis. To go further would take a long time. If you are really interested, I can point to links of discussions I have had on other boards and name references.
Finally, don't think that it is only for expert drivers finishing touches. It is much more enlightening than the simple long g only analysis you did.
Final caveot, it doesn't apply as well to those that are not very technically oriented.
Thanks for the explanation. I indeed am not at a level that would cause me to be so technical. However, that doesn't mean that at some point in the future it won't interest me, so your description is much appreciated.
Maximim those G's baby!!
You're SO MONEY, baby!
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,797
From: San Diego
Rep Power: 534
Originally posted by ColorChange
Rob:
OK, no problem I approach my driving very technically. The fastest driver does only 2 things (driving, not racing situations), maximize g forces along the ideal line. Skipping line selection for now, you want to maximize a number called combo g or g sum. G-sum equals the square root of ((lat g)^2 + (long g)^2). So, to monitor if the driver is gatting the maximum capability of the car, you need lat and long g's. This is the best starting point for any detailed analysis. To go further would take a long time. If you are really interested, I can point to links of discussions I have had on other boards and name references.
Finally, don't think that it is only for expert drivers finishing touches. It is much more enlightening than the simple long g only analysis you did.
Final caveot, it doesn't apply as well to those that are not very technically oriented.
Rob:
OK, no problem I approach my driving very technically. The fastest driver does only 2 things (driving, not racing situations), maximize g forces along the ideal line. Skipping line selection for now, you want to maximize a number called combo g or g sum. G-sum equals the square root of ((lat g)^2 + (long g)^2). So, to monitor if the driver is gatting the maximum capability of the car, you need lat and long g's. This is the best starting point for any detailed analysis. To go further would take a long time. If you are really interested, I can point to links of discussions I have had on other boards and name references.
Finally, don't think that it is only for expert drivers finishing touches. It is much more enlightening than the simple long g only analysis you did.
Final caveot, it doesn't apply as well to those that are not very technically oriented.
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,095
From: Chicago
Rep Power: 146
Super D: You have some knowledge just by all the points you raised. I like it!
I am working on two of the things you point out. I am trying to get a realtime g-sum indicator, similar to a shift light tree. I am not sure how useful it would be but I don't know anyone who has tried it. Secondly, my favorite anaylsis is to get the best driver I can to take my car out and thrash it so I can compare my data under the same conditions.
I am working on two of the things you point out. I am trying to get a realtime g-sum indicator, similar to a shift light tree. I am not sure how useful it would be but I don't know anyone who has tried it. Secondly, my favorite anaylsis is to get the best driver I can to take my car out and thrash it so I can compare my data under the same conditions.
You're SO MONEY, baby!
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,797
From: San Diego
Rep Power: 534
Originally posted by ColorChange
Secondly, my favorite anaylsis is to get the best driver I can to take my car out and thrash it so I can compare my data under the same conditions.
Secondly, my favorite anaylsis is to get the best driver I can to take my car out and thrash it so I can compare my data under the same conditions.
You're SO MONEY, baby!
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 11,797
From: San Diego
Rep Power: 534
Originally posted by ColorChange
Super D: Nice try!
So far, Norm Goldrich (former pro ALMS racer etc.) is my target to "school me big time".
Super D: Nice try!
So far, Norm Goldrich (former pro ALMS racer etc.) is my target to "school me big time".
Curious. When and where are you driving w/Norm? Is he working at a school or doing private track stuff? I think he's in the Midwest, yes?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
eclip5e
Automobiles For Sale
6
Jul 29, 2019 11:13 AM
BlackMarketRacing
996 Turbo / GT2
37
Dec 8, 2015 01:49 PM
