Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
07-01-2011, 12:04 AM
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Re: How To Brake?
To me, the fastest way around a circuit is the compromise between covering the least amount of real estate while turning the steering wheel the least. if you can accomplish that, then the very...
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Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
06-09-2011, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 287,071
Re: How To Brake?
The Boxster spins because he/she is braking too hard with too much steering input - too much traction on the front, while the rear has hardly any weight on it. Look at the attitude of the car as it...
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Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
06-03-2011, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 69
Views: 287,071
Re: How To Brake?
I guess I define smoothness as not unnecessarily upsetting the balance of the car. If you were to view the car driven by the pro drivers you mention seeing using very abrupt steering and throttle...
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Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
06-02-2011, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 287,071
Re: How To Brake?
I disagree - smoothness of inputs directly translates into smoothness of the car on the track. Often what you're seeing with in-car camera on pro drivers is them being constantly on the knife-edge -...
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Forum: AutoX, DE and Racing Discussions
06-02-2011, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 287,071
Re: How To Brake?
It depends on what kind of corner it is, but in every instance, your first hit on the brakes should be your hardest, then you modulate as necessary. For tight corners being approached at high speed,...
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