Shake down of Cup and mikymu at Thunderhill
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Locking up the wheels won't induce a spin in a straight line. You may have done too much weight transfer and upsetting the balance with unmatched revs (no blipping) while initiating the turning in. Abrupt turn in "surprise" the car. Try to do the initial turn in smoothly so the suspension is loaded before pointing to the apex and work on the blip. To help making it easier try to finish your downshift and braking before turn-in until you master it.
I went thru all this myself... absolutely normal progression. BTW you may consider a blipper. PMNA has one now and all the pros and semi-pros have it now.
I went thru all this myself... absolutely normal progression. BTW you may consider a blipper. PMNA has one now and all the pros and semi-pros have it now.
Brake, clutch, push lever forward, blip throttle, release clutch. Looks like the pros do clutch, blip throttle and push lever forward to down shift all at the same time as show below ... MAN! that's fast!! What is your sequence when you down shift?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqOv2yteceA
In case you didn't find this, on top of pulling the valve located where you connect the air, you can lower the car slowly by pushing a valve located on the right rear air jack. If you open the passenger door you will see it on your left. I learned that after 2 years in the car
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Mike,
Thanks for sharing your video, it had me rolling in laughter! Made for great entertainment during this hurricane out here. I felt for you when you couldn't get her in gear but thankfully you weren't in any danger.
I've missed your posts since you got the cup car so nice to see you back.
Cheers!
-E.
Thanks for sharing your video, it had me rolling in laughter! Made for great entertainment during this hurricane out here. I felt for you when you couldn't get her in gear but thankfully you weren't in any danger.
I've missed your posts since you got the cup car so nice to see you back.
Cheers!
-E.
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Clutch, lever, blip and clutch release are done pretty fast. Remember that on car equipped with a blipper the blip is activated by the lever so its done at the same time.
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Mike,
Thanks for sharing your video, it had me rolling in laughter! Made for great entertainment during this hurricane out here. I felt for you when you couldn't get her in gear but thankfully you weren't in any danger.
I've missed your posts since you got the cup car so nice to see you back.
Cheers!
-E.
Thanks for sharing your video, it had me rolling in laughter! Made for great entertainment during this hurricane out here. I felt for you when you couldn't get her in gear but thankfully you weren't in any danger.
I've missed your posts since you got the cup car so nice to see you back.
Cheers!
-E.
I am on rennlist most of the time now days. They are 6speed sister forum. It's easier for me to post on one forum instead of two
Spoke with TRG last night and they say blip and down shift need to carry out in the same time since there are no synchro in the sequential. In the past I blip after downshift.
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It's all about practicing the rhythm of braking and downshifting. You should spend an entire weekend just practicing this. I, like you, are getting a feel for the cup. However, I have been fortunate enough to have good coaching thanks to James and GMG.
Key factors:
1.) be sure to practice the timing of when to downshift in each gear relative to your speed as you're decelerating.
2.)be mechanical in your motions and use strong, but controlled force. push the clutch, strongly push the shifter forward while giving a full blip and release the clutch almost instantly.
3.) practice, practice, practice. I found braking is what separates pros from amateurs. pros are so smooth and calm when downshifting and they do it while braking perfectly.
When downshifting, for me, the rhythm includes moving my hand back to the wheel. But as I get more comfortable and experienced, that is not neccessary and simplifies shifts from 6 to 2 or 5 to 2.
See here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOXZr_8VA4w
Better braking technique shown at 1:28 and 3:12.
Key factors:
1.) be sure to practice the timing of when to downshift in each gear relative to your speed as you're decelerating.
2.)be mechanical in your motions and use strong, but controlled force. push the clutch, strongly push the shifter forward while giving a full blip and release the clutch almost instantly.
3.) practice, practice, practice. I found braking is what separates pros from amateurs. pros are so smooth and calm when downshifting and they do it while braking perfectly.
When downshifting, for me, the rhythm includes moving my hand back to the wheel. But as I get more comfortable and experienced, that is not neccessary and simplifies shifts from 6 to 2 or 5 to 2.
See here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOXZr_8VA4w
Better braking technique shown at 1:28 and 3:12.
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It's all about practicing the rhythm of braking and downshifting. You should spend an entire weekend just practicing this. I, like you, are getting a feel for the cup. However, I have been fortunate enough to have good coaching thanks to James and GMG.
Key factors:
1.) be sure to practice the timing of when to downshift in each gear relative to your speed as you're decelerating.
2.)be mechanical in your motions and use strong, but controlled force. push the clutch, strongly push the shifter forward while giving a full blip and release the clutch almost instantly.
3.) practice, practice, practice. I found braking is what separates pros from amateurs. pros are so smooth and calm when downshifting and they do it while braking perfectly.
When downshifting, for me, the rhythm includes moving my hand back to the wheel. But as I get more comfortable and experienced, that is not neccessary and simplifies shifts from 6 to 2 or 5 to 2.
See here:
Better braking technique shown at 1:28 and 3:12.
Key factors:
1.) be sure to practice the timing of when to downshift in each gear relative to your speed as you're decelerating.
2.)be mechanical in your motions and use strong, but controlled force. push the clutch, strongly push the shifter forward while giving a full blip and release the clutch almost instantly.
3.) practice, practice, practice. I found braking is what separates pros from amateurs. pros are so smooth and calm when downshifting and they do it while braking perfectly.
When downshifting, for me, the rhythm includes moving my hand back to the wheel. But as I get more comfortable and experienced, that is not neccessary and simplifies shifts from 6 to 2 or 5 to 2.
See here:
Better braking technique shown at 1:28 and 3:12.
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