GT3 RS in the rain
03-15-2012, 01:59 AM
#18
Burning Brakes
respectfully, that's an awfully NASCAR-like approach to motorsporting. 
there will always be beer. the 911 is not made of sugar. go lap that sum-bitch in the wet. now that you're properly impressed with the 911's dry mechanical grip, move on to learning more about driving dynamics. a session in the wet will make your GT3 feel like you're driving an f1 car. it may be intimidating, but if you respect the machine and the conditions, it's the most satisfying lapping you'll do. it's not at all about lap time. it's about furthering the skills you think you have because you're a flat-out-in-the-dry kind of dude.
there will always be beer. the 911 is not made of sugar. go lap that sum-bitch in the wet. now that you're properly impressed with the 911's dry mechanical grip, move on to learning more about driving dynamics. a session in the wet will make your GT3 feel like you're driving an f1 car. it may be intimidating, but if you respect the machine and the conditions, it's the most satisfying lapping you'll do. it's not at all about lap time. it's about furthering the skills you think you have because you're a flat-out-in-the-dry kind of dude.
03-15-2012, 02:29 AM
#19
Rennlist Member
Rain days may be in my future at some point, but for now I am a fair-weather tracker. I live in Socal - no need to go play when its wet out. There are plenty of dry days. I recognize the advantages of learning better car control in the wet, but I don't really care to deal with the downsides to driving on the track in the rain. And I'm already spread thin with just two sets of wheels and dry tires.
Same deal with road cycling. When it rains, go to the gym, or take a rest day, whatever. No need to go get your bike all dirty on wet roads on skinny little tires in traffic....around here, it'll be dry tomorrow. I used to do do rides in SLC in the winter in 20 degree weather. Now, **** that. I've lived in Socal too long.
Same deal with road cycling. When it rains, go to the gym, or take a rest day, whatever. No need to go get your bike all dirty on wet roads on skinny little tires in traffic....around here, it'll be dry tomorrow. I used to do do rides in SLC in the winter in 20 degree weather. Now, **** that. I've lived in Socal too long.
03-15-2012, 02:47 AM
#20
Rennlist Member
respectfully, that's an awfully NASCAR-like approach to motorsporting.
there will always be beer. the 911 is not made of sugar. go lap that sum-bitch in the wet. now that you're properly impressed with the 911's dry mechanical grip, move on to learning more about driving dynamics. a session in the wet will make your GT3 feel like you're driving an f1 car. it may be intimidating, but if you respect the machine and the conditions, it's the most satisfying lapping you'll do. it's not at all about lap time. it's about furthering the skills you think you have because you're a flat-out-in-the-dry kind of dude.
there will always be beer. the 911 is not made of sugar. go lap that sum-bitch in the wet. now that you're properly impressed with the 911's dry mechanical grip, move on to learning more about driving dynamics. a session in the wet will make your GT3 feel like you're driving an f1 car. it may be intimidating, but if you respect the machine and the conditions, it's the most satisfying lapping you'll do. it's not at all about lap time. it's about furthering the skills you think you have because you're a flat-out-in-the-dry kind of dude.
I have plenty of rain experience
My "NASCAR" attitude has nothing to do with intimidation and everything to do with enjoyment... I have done my fair share of sliding around the wet track at half speed and I am comfortable with my rain skills - of course I could get better as we all could
Here I am on mpsc at pacific raceways... It's a little wet
03-15-2012, 02:51 AM
#21
Nordschleife Master
03-15-2012, 09:06 AM
#24
Rennlist Member
Every second track day here is a wet day... I have run every single one of them even if its a far more conservative pace than the dry. I find it helps to teach you finesse at the controls, something I'm often lacking and it highlights any issues with technique (ie. sloppy shifting, braking and steering)... Put your lap timer away and just practise technique and learning to feel your car around the track...
Assuming thoe sharing the track with you aren't psycho and trying to showoff their F1 skills.
You will need to change tyres though as suggested by many... I ran on PS2s for wet weather the past two seasons and have a set of MPSSs on standby for this year... If its forecast for completely dry, I use MPSCs on a second set of wheels...
Assuming thoe sharing the track with you aren't psycho and trying to showoff their F1 skills.
You will need to change tyres though as suggested by many... I ran on PS2s for wet weather the past two seasons and have a set of MPSSs on standby for this year... If its forecast for completely dry, I use MPSCs on a second set of wheels...
03-15-2012, 09:30 AM
#25
Drifting
I love the rain - absolutely love it.
Just change your focus entirely and practice drifting your car every single corner - and experiment different ways of starting the drift.
To me, the only weather that is not fun is the dry track that 'might' have some wet spots. These in between conditions is where you can really get into trouble - and it is very difficult to get comfortable.
If it rains - I prefer that it pours and the track is soaking and very slippery - so slippery that you can break the wheels loose with almost no speed at all - thus the track is very safe as you are going so slow. If you adopt this kind of attitude that you have to drift every single corner every time - you will have a blast and you will improve your car control tremendously.
Just change your focus entirely and practice drifting your car every single corner - and experiment different ways of starting the drift.
To me, the only weather that is not fun is the dry track that 'might' have some wet spots. These in between conditions is where you can really get into trouble - and it is very difficult to get comfortable.
If it rains - I prefer that it pours and the track is soaking and very slippery - so slippery that you can break the wheels loose with almost no speed at all - thus the track is very safe as you are going so slow. If you adopt this kind of attitude that you have to drift every single corner every time - you will have a blast and you will improve your car control tremendously.
Good time for learning
03-15-2012, 09:56 AM
#26
Rennlist Member
Say yes to rain 
as long as you have decent tires. I spent a day at CMP in the wet and only 3 cars showed up. Haven't had that much fun in a long time. I was on PSS which were awesome the front bite on turn in was great no push whatsoever. This was in the nose heavy push mobile Boss.
Peter
as long as you have decent tires. I spent a day at CMP in the wet and only 3 cars showed up. Haven't had that much fun in a long time. I was on PSS which were awesome the front bite on turn in was great no push whatsoever. This was in the nose heavy push mobile Boss. Peter
03-15-2012, 09:57 AM
#27
Rennlist Member
Do Hoosiers come in size to fit the .2 RS? I don't see them on Tire Rack.
03-15-2012, 10:02 AM
#28
Rennlist Member
Say yes to rain as long as you have decent tires. I spent a day at CMP in the wet and only 3 cars showed up. Haven't had that much fun in a long time. I was on PSS which were awesome the front bite on turn in was great no push whatsoever. This was in the nose heavy push mobile Boss.
Peter
as long as you have decent tires. I spent a day at CMP in the wet and only 3 cars showed up. Haven't had that much fun in a long time. I was on PSS which were awesome the front bite on turn in was great no push whatsoever. This was in the nose heavy push mobile Boss. Peter
03-15-2012, 10:32 AM
#30
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