Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
05-23-2012, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 293,062
Re: Coaching...?
I wholeheartedly agree that coaching is valuable at any level.
I never ever pass up an opportunity for a pro to look at my video and/or data. I've had plenty of poles and track records, and won...
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Forum: GT2, GT3, RS and Cup Car Discussions
08-29-2011, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 502,424
Re: Lucky Buyers: 4.0 Spec Thread- What Is Yours?
Coolsuit weight depends on size. Large is about 30 lb with ice, I run the small FAST setup that's about half that, the ice will last about an hour on a very hot day, 90-120 minutes on cooler days. ...
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Forum: GT2, GT3, RS and Cup Car Discussions
08-29-2011, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 59,193
Re: Engine hours on RSR sprint engine
I don't have specific knowledge of the sprint engine per se, but the Motorsports recommendations are basically for full-on pro racing, I think they can be relaxed if you're not running as hard.
I...
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Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
08-06-2011, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 293,062
Re: Coaching...?
I agree with most but not all of this, many of these things CAN be seen with data, for example braking, momentum, and car balance can be easily seen with data. With wheelspeed data (most current cars...
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Forum: GT2, GT3, RS and Cup Car Discussions
07-15-2011, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 568,158
Re: Keep Or Sell? 3RS/Spyder vs Cup
LOL. It's not just at DE. From non-racers that stop by my paddock to look at my car, by far the #1 question I get is "how fast will it go". #2 is "do you have turbos" (usually very surprised when...
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Forum: GT2, GT3, RS and Cup Car Discussions
07-12-2011, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 568,158
Re: Keep Or Sell? 3RS/Spyder vs Cup
You're welcome!
I haven't done DE in years, I did one only after racing, but having to wait behind cars in corners made me crazy, after being able to pass whenever I was able to.
But I found...
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Forum: GT2, GT3, RS and Cup Car Discussions
07-12-2011, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 568,158
Re: Keep Or Sell? 3RS/Spyder vs Cup
I just reread this entire thread after seeing the weekly digest, and thought I'd comment on the thoughts re Spec Miata.
I haven't driven a Spec Miata, but I was offered a chance to drive a 944 in...
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Forum: GT2, GT3, RS and Cup Car Discussions
07-10-2011, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 76,073
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Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
07-01-2011, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 599,707
Re: How To Brake?
Saying that the fastest way around a course is the highest average speed is a bit of a tautology - average speed is of course course distance divided by time, the shorter the time the higher the...
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Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
06-30-2011, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 599,707
Re: How To Brake?
Here's how I (used to when I instructed) explain releasing the wheel on exit.
I explain that there is always a limited amount of traction available, and the goal in a corner is to always use all...
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Forum: GT2, GT3, RS and Cup Car Discussions
06-30-2011, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 568,158
Re: Keep Or Sell? 3RS/Spyder vs Cup
Thanks, sorry for the length, I get carried away sometimes :-)
Re engine hours, I had a factory Porsche Motorsports rebuild on my 996 Cup with ~125 hours on it, had 3% max leakdown. Didn't think...
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Forum: GT2, GT3, RS and Cup Car Discussions
06-29-2011, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 568,158
Re: Keep Or Sell? 3RS/Spyder vs Cup
Re Cup Cars, I'm lucky enough to have both 996 and 997 Cups. I'd very very strongly recommend a 996 for someone looking to do even occasional DE's. Even though it's not a sequential, it's a great...
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Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
06-28-2011, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 175,215
Re: Smoothness
Different drivers achieve simiar results with different styles. Some have a smoother style than others, but it doesn't mean the results are any better.
I use Schumacher and Alonso as examples. ...
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Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
06-26-2011, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 599,707
Re: How To Brake?
Thanks! Re F1 drivers, certainly they need to brake in non-straight lines, esp. at say Valencia today where they're almost always in a corner.
Now I think I understand better why they're...
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Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
06-25-2011, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 599,707
Re: How To Brake?
Very interesting discussion.
My personal answer is that it depends on what the purpose is, of the session and lap. For all-out qualifying, trying to get every last hundredth (I just had a race...
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