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Dealing with the added power..., Good deal. |
Trekkor |
Mar 23 2005, 09:43 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
My available power on the a/x track is greatly increased due to the added two cylinders. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)
If I romp on the throttle it steers around into a spin. And I carry WAY more speed into the turns, so more braking is required. There are other Bay Area locals who will have to deal with this as well. Randal, Andy, Nathan, Britain and others will put their new power to the pavement for the first time as well in just a little while. Learning to drive again is fun yet frustrating. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif) KT Attached image(s) |
Steve_7x |
Mar 23 2005, 07:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 10-August 04 From: Sacramento Member No.: 2,503 |
Trekkor....
Seat time - as stated above makes all the diference - helps you become one with the car - and no this is not a zen thing but a fmiliarity Focus on being smooth. When in B, or A we have a tendency to stomp on the throttle - that will not work with more hp/torque. When you are smooth you have less of the switching from gas to brake. Anticipate and in advance find markers to tell you when to turn, when to lift, when to brake. Don't forget seat time... Make adjustments when in a turn... these are small adjsutments in throttle, slight lift and the rear begins to rotate and then press the throttle. Same with the steering, little adjustments (slight sawing on the wheel) to keep you on the edge and the whole car steers better. This will help you keep momentum and make your drive smoother. Don't forget seat time... You need to refine your skills, while learning a new car (each performance mod makes it a new car...).... a very tough thing to do... Did I mention get seat time ;-) steve |
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