HCRPCA DE - TWS October 25-26, running clockwise!!
10-27-2008, 06:51 PM
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10-27-2008, 07:04 PM
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I am sure whomever brought up the scales meant well with how they were trying to do it but corner weighting a car properly is a lot more than just throwing it on the scales and reading out the numbers.
If you plan on using the total weight number for racing I would then only use that number as a baseline. You should always double check total weight at each race with the "approved" track scales, they will vary.
10-27-2008, 07:10 PM
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Viking: Unless that floor is completely flat (unllikely), I would agree. Total is good, but corners may be off.
eclou: Upon further examination of the video in question, I think the pass going up the hill to 9 at 13:45 may have been a little questionable, since that's not a passing zone! :-)
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eclou: Upon further examination of the video in question, I think the pass going up the hill to 9 at 13:45 may have been a little questionable, since that's not a passing zone! :-)
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10-27-2008, 07:14 PM
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What a fine way to spend a weekend. The organizers did a great job, particularly the weather committee.
The last session was superb. I had an absolute blast chasing after Jim Gewinner's car. I don't know if he is on the Rennlist, but if he is, thanks again.
The last session was superb. I had an absolute blast chasing after Jim Gewinner's car. I don't know if he is on the Rennlist, but if he is, thanks again.
10-27-2008, 07:17 PM
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And tire pressures set to hot temps ........
And fuel level at the desired level ........
And ride height and alignment are set properly ......
And driver is in the car ..........
And ...... well you know West, and others should be getting the idea.
10-27-2008, 07:24 PM
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Thanks to everyone for putting on a great event. Especially thanks to the instructors. Great group of guys.
I posted a few laps on Youtube.
Final Yellow on Sunday. Very little traffic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUTDmdJBP-4
Few laps with VR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_or6OEalC0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGwwPXgQIck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQp2Jc4V0To
Entire Session with VR processing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8TLqdA9FXc
Thanks VR for all the great advice.
I posted a few laps on Youtube.
Final Yellow on Sunday. Very little traffic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUTDmdJBP-4
Few laps with VR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_or6OEalC0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGwwPXgQIck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQp2Jc4V0To
Entire Session with VR processing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8TLqdA9FXc
Thanks VR for all the great advice.
My pleasure! I had fun!!
10-27-2008, 07:24 PM
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To his defense he did clearly get a passing signal and complete it before the corner, as far as it not being a passing zone ......... well, I can't say much there can I .
10-27-2008, 07:31 PM
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Yeah, I was only curious about the total weight. I didn't really think about it at the time, but I agree with you on the corner weights methodology. I'm not considering those to be the final word.
Funny, one of the guys asked me (before I saw the numbers) if I'd had the car corner balanced. I said "No, why... did I get lucky?" and he sternly pointed out that I was way off and needed to get the car balanced. I told him that the car was just finished a week before the event and that I was doing well to have all 4 wheels pointed in the same general direction. He wasn't amused.
Funny, one of the guys asked me (before I saw the numbers) if I'd had the car corner balanced. I said "No, why... did I get lucky?" and he sternly pointed out that I was way off and needed to get the car balanced. I told him that the car was just finished a week before the event and that I was doing well to have all 4 wheels pointed in the same general direction. He wasn't amused.
10-27-2008, 08:06 PM
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Paul (in the other thread) inspired me to make a list of what I learned from the DE this weekend. Here's the short list:
1. The more I know, the more I realize I don’t know.
2. My driving seems to have progressed past my understanding/realization of what is going on. In other words, I got a lot faster this weekend, I can't really put my finger on why or how, yet my instincts have adapted to it. I'm not sure I'm fully aware of how that happened, but it's like I suddenly "get it" and that little light bulb lit above my head, but I don't really understand it and couldn't possibly explain it.
3. Driving faster than your brain and butt want you to is incredibly scary, but only for a session or two until your brain catches up.
4. Cussing like a sailor immediately after track out really helps aleviate number 3.
1. The more I know, the more I realize I don’t know.
2. My driving seems to have progressed past my understanding/realization of what is going on. In other words, I got a lot faster this weekend, I can't really put my finger on why or how, yet my instincts have adapted to it. I'm not sure I'm fully aware of how that happened, but it's like I suddenly "get it" and that little light bulb lit above my head, but I don't really understand it and couldn't possibly explain it.
3. Driving faster than your brain and butt want you to is incredibly scary, but only for a session or two until your brain catches up.
4. Cussing like a sailor immediately after track out really helps aleviate number 3.
Driving seems like peeling an infinite onion. The further you go, the more you have to learn.
Great to see you guys, congrats on your marriage. Have a GREAT honeymoon!
10-27-2008, 08:07 PM
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10-27-2008, 08:31 PM
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I have been trying to figure out the best line out of T1 and have noticed they are both really close. I will have to analyze the videos more but they seem pretty close on everything but exit of T1.
West, I know we were having this conversation at the end of the day Sunday but these videos are interesting to look at. I think looking at the exact time at the left curb start in Turn 2 until Start/Finish are about the same around 21 seconds.
Low Line Exit of T1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfjhkIqGqHs
Mid Line Exit of T1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re3tkRgO1dQ
West, I know we were having this conversation at the end of the day Sunday but these videos are interesting to look at. I think looking at the exact time at the left curb start in Turn 2 until Start/Finish are about the same around 21 seconds.
Low Line Exit of T1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfjhkIqGqHs
Mid Line Exit of T1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re3tkRgO1dQ