big balls
That guy has some real potential. 
01-12-2013, 07:36 AM
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I also noticed how still his hands were and how little frantic counter steering there was in spite of the impressive speeds he was carrying through turns. I would like to be him in my next life. (Patrick Long is too short).
01-12-2013, 10:26 AM
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Dave could you expound on your "waiting to come on to throttle" comment? It sounds like you are implying he is late on to throttle, but I'm probably missing your point, or there is some sarcasm. Is my clue the winking icon you used?
I also noticed how still his hands were and how little frantic counter steering there was in spite of the impressive speeds he was carrying through turns. I would like to be him in my next life. (Patrick Long is too short).
I also noticed how still his hands were and how little frantic counter steering there was in spite of the impressive speeds he was carrying through turns. I would like to be him in my next life. (Patrick Long is too short).
01-12-2013, 10:27 AM
#21
Track is very narrow and Armco everywhere.
01-12-2013, 11:09 AM
#22
Really impressive what these guys can do. Whats even more so is that they do it lap after lap for 90 minute stints or thereabouts.
And congrats to Sean for winning the Dubai 24 hour for the 2nd year in a row in a GT3 SLS with Team Abu Dhabi by Black Falcon. Was a pleasure to share the track with you guys in my first 997 Cup enduro.
And congrats to Sean for winning the Dubai 24 hour for the 2nd year in a row in a GT3 SLS with Team Abu Dhabi by Black Falcon. Was a pleasure to share the track with you guys in my first 997 Cup enduro.
01-12-2013, 12:35 PM
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He's not being sarcastic. Patience is key to speed. He was pointing that out.
01-12-2013, 01:37 PM
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VLN's run on combined GP-track and the old Nordschleife. You can clearly see when the modern GP (F1) track changes to Nordschleife. Wide runoff areas are substituted with mercyless Armco. One lap's length then is 24.4 km.
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01-13-2013, 09:50 AM
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Thanks
Charlie
01-13-2013, 11:44 PM
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Dave could you expound on your "waiting to come on to throttle" comment? It sounds like you are implying he is late on to throttle, but I'm probably missing your point, or there is some sarcasm. Is my clue the winking icon you used?
I also noticed how still his hands were and how little frantic counter steering there was in spite of the impressive speeds he was carrying through turns. I would like to be him in my next life. (Patrick Long is too short).
I also noticed how still his hands were and how little frantic counter steering there was in spite of the impressive speeds he was carrying through turns. I would like to be him in my next life. (Patrick Long is too short).
What I meant is that he is very patient before going to the gas. Many folks will go to the gas as soon as they release the brake, for example, and then wonder why they have understeer...which forces them to come off the gas to get the front tires to bite...and then back on the gas...etc...leading to sort of staccatto bursts of throttle before WOT can be reached. The reason this happens is they are surprising the chassis & suspension with throttle at at time when it is still loaded on the front tires from braking & has not get settled back on the rear. So...getting ot gas too soon and/or too hard suddenly loads the rear end...which suddenly unloads the front...which suddenly makes the front contact patches a LOT smaller...which leads to sudden understeer. This is slow. What you want is ONE throttle input only. To get this, you have to be patient and wait a bit longer (while the suspension settles) so that when you DO go to the gas, the rear loads BUT THE FRONT DOESN'T UNLOAD. Do this, and you will find suddenly your understeer problem is a lot better and your corner exits a lot faster. In other words, one more place to reduce drama in a transition.
I believe Dave is referring to maximizing mid corner speed, the key to a fast lap! When done correctly (which puts you at maximum grip) you won't be able to get back to throttle or risk an off track excursion, this will then require patience to throttle which often requires you to wait beyond apex, but Dave can comment.
Thanks
Charlie
Thanks
Charlie
