Track Tips
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Has anyone used or heard of a material similiar to clear bra that can be used on the front windshield? Apply it before the track event and pull it off and throw it away after the event is over.
I'll add, in a spin both feet in...brake and clutch
enjoy the ride.
I'll add, in a spin both feet in...brake and clutch
enjoy the ride.
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Originally Posted by Phoenix
tom kerr and the rest of the guys who have experience,
What driving books would you guys recommend?
Thanks a bunch.
What driving books would you guys recommend?
Thanks a bunch.
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Originally Posted by Me_qwkr
Hey you guys... So i really never have tracked a Turbo before...Gonna go out in the next few weeks with a Turbo x50 coupe and put about 20+ laps on the car... I was woundering if you guys have tips... I mean we have a section for best drag times but nothing really on driving tips... so yeah..
THANKS
THANKS
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Originally Posted by Me_qwkr
well to be honest i have a great deal of laps under my belt from various tracks...my issue is this is my first time ever with a motor in the rear.. i was woundering if you guys had tips along the lines of if it was better to take a late or early entry point into the turn with the turbo...is it better to be aggressive with it or more at ease with the car... My biggest problem i feel is going to be understeer... any idea on what to do about that? THANKS
the 1st couple of laps, definitely take it slow as everyone has suggested. take it slower & progressively get faster & faster and feel how your car reacts.
if you feel the understeer, then cut back & brake earlier. also, playing with tire pressures is VERY helpful. if you want to lessen understeer & create more oversteer; increase front tire pressure & possibly reduce rear tire pressure. that will help rotate the car easier.
but most importantly, just go out there to have fun & enjoy your car!
Originally Posted by PCJR
Has anyone used or heard of a material similiar to clear bra that can be used on the front windshield? Apply it before the track event and pull it off and throw it away after the event is over.
I'll add, in a spin both feet in...brake and clutch
enjoy the ride.
I'll add, in a spin both feet in...brake and clutch
enjoy the ride.
Originally Posted by WOODTSTER
Tom,
interesting,
at my track events, I have windows closed and have A/C on:
I am coddled in total comfort!
MK
interesting,
at my track events, I have windows closed and have A/C on:
I am coddled in total comfort!
MK
at my last driving event, we could use AC & keep windows up in the paddocks, but when on the track it was very important to have windows down, because of point by's & waving.
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phoenix I like to start with Secrets of Solo Racing by Watts, this covers auto cross and then track stuff. Then read Winning: A Race Drivers Handbook by Anderson. Then just pick books to fill in the gaps.
At "real" DE organized events with instructors, multiple run groups, and various levels of experience, with passing zones you MUST have windows down for hand signals to pass and to pit in. I think guys refering to "driving with the windows up and A/C on" (Marty, Wross?!) may be at informal events just doing "fun" laps??
other wise sounds kinda dangerous and certainly not a PCA.org, PBOC, Chin, or NASA event.
At "real" DE organized events with instructors, multiple run groups, and various levels of experience, with passing zones you MUST have windows down for hand signals to pass and to pit in. I think guys refering to "driving with the windows up and A/C on" (Marty, Wross?!) may be at informal events just doing "fun" laps??
other wise sounds kinda dangerous and certainly not a PCA.org, PBOC, Chin, or NASA event.
Last edited by tom kerr; Aug 31, 2006 at 02:38 PM.
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Originally Posted by tom kerr
I think guys refering to "driving with the windows up and A/C on" (Marty, Wross?!) may be at informal events just doing "fun" laps??
I put some clear shelf liner (that I got from Home Depot)...easy on easy off after the event.
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tire pressure obviously depends on what tire you are running. say street rubber MPS2's you want to start out with cold pressures about 34-36 and keep at 40 when hot. they WILL heat up alot. I have had my rears hit 50 and above so check often.
If R compound like MPSC tires, pressures are lower cold start 28 front 32 rear to get to around 34/36. This is my own experience and opinion your results may vary.
If R compound like MPSC tires, pressures are lower cold start 28 front 32 rear to get to around 34/36. This is my own experience and opinion your results may vary.