rx8 turbo in-car video buttonwillow 4-12-08
sounds so nice!
04-14-2008, 10:37 PM
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Nice videos. Can I offer a few suggestions?
- Work on keeping both hands on the wheel. There are several instances where you've got your right hand on the shifter for an extended period of time. Watch video of good, experienced drivers, and you will notice that they only take their right hand off the wheel to shift, and then that hand goes right back to the wheel.
- Learn to carry more speed through the corner. Your car is faster than most in a straight line, but you're braking too hard entering most turns. Don't use horsepower to make up for poor mid-corner speed.
- I don't know WTF is dangling from your mirror, but lose it. Not only is it a safety hazard, but its annoying. Its also a distraction.
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04-15-2008, 02:13 AM
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That's a protection charm. I personally wouldn't drive with it as I clear my car of all items, but that thing could hit you at 1,000 mph and it wouldn't do a lick of damage. It's just a soft poach.
04-15-2008, 08:38 AM
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I'm not concerned about it doing any damage directly, but if it comes loose and flies towards his helmet his natural reaction is going to be to flinch... and flinching in the middle of a 110 mph sweeper usually doesn't turn out so well.
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after that, i just keep my lucky charm in my pocket.
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Nice videos. Can I offer a few suggestions?
- Work on keeping both hands on the wheel. There are several instances where you've got your right hand on the shifter for an extended period of time. Watch video of good, experienced drivers, and you will notice that they only take their right hand off the wheel to shift, and then that hand goes right back to the wheel.
- Learn to carry more speed through the corner. Your car is faster than most in a straight line, but you're braking too hard entering most turns. Don't use horsepower to make up for poor mid-corner speed.
- I don't know WTF is dangling from your mirror, but lose it. Not only is it a safety hazard, but its annoying. Its also a distraction.
we were running at the beginner group.
i am still learning this track. after watching these video a few times, i know i can do better next time, especially some of those mid-high speed turns. i usually keep my both hands on the wheel, don't know why i didn't do that during that session??
i think i will take that charm off next time.
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04-15-2008, 03:04 PM
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thanks for your suggestions.
we were running at the beginner group.
i am still learning this track. after watching these video a few times, i know i can do better next time, especially some of those mid-high speed turns. i usually keep my both hands on the wheel, don't know why i didn't do that during that session??
i think i will take that charm off next time.
we were running at the beginner group.
i am still learning this track. after watching these video a few times, i know i can do better next time, especially some of those mid-high speed turns. i usually keep my both hands on the wheel, don't know why i didn't do that during that session??
i think i will take that charm off next time.
Overall, I'd say you were doing very well. You've got good technique, just keep getting more seat time!
04-15-2008, 05:14 PM
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For that track Sammy you need better gearing? With the power you now have it seems that a slightly lower gear could put into using 4th more and not having to shift as much. Of course i dont know what rpms you mainly stay at---but nice vids man and i really enjoyed them. Keep them coming!
I hope I can get some from my Roebling event next month.
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I hope I can get some from my Roebling event next month.
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04-15-2008, 05:17 PM
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A little hint---put a piece of white or red tape at the neutral part of the upper steering wheel. right in the middle. That way you will never loose orientation of where the wheel is positioned. it can really help during those adventurous times!
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For that track Sammy you need better gearing? With the power you now have it seems that a slightly lower gear could put into using 4th more and not having to shift as much. Of course i dont know what rpms you mainly stay at---but nice vids man and i really enjoyed them. Keep them coming!
I hope I can get some from my Roebling event next month.
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I hope I can get some from my Roebling event next month.
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actually, i think the final gear ratio is fine. i just had too much braking/downshift on some of the turns. i shifted at around 8500rpm, and most of the time, it was at 5500-8500 rpm.