Brake Fade a risk for first time tracker?

brucelidat

Hmm, I'll try to keep it in higher RPMs next time. First real performance driving for me, not used to driving up in that RPM range.

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SiRay6

Bruce, you have a great attitude and I don't think it should matter how high your rpms are...some drivers are hard on their cars...some are not. For example, that Tarzan guy I heard was hard on the cars he drove...but when Billy Johnson drove my 95 integra...he was always shifting early and not redlining and his times were always faster than mine

I think rpm range depends on power band, driver and course layout. I wouldn't want to be redlining on Riverside @ BW...I'd rather be lower in the rpm and not need to shift by the end of that 90+ mph turn.

You're off to a great start and having instruction is a great idea. I'm surprised they divided the track into two sections. What driving clinic was this? I assume you started on the cotton corners side based off your description of the turns. This seems like it would be very helpful in improving and getting faster. Maybe I'll take this driving clinic next time myself

Thank you for sharing...I haven't been on track for 2 years so I'm living vicariously through you. I sold my integra and I only took my Sti once...I'm hoping the Z will get me back into hpde's except I'm afraid of rwd

-Ray

DJ-of-E

Yes, because there's more to it than just redlining the engine. You also have to know where your usable RPMs as well as matching the speeds to the corners. When my 240sx was supercharged and only 220HP, it was definitely faster around the corners in Willow Springs than when I was driving my friend's 350HP S14.

It had more usable power band, plus easier to hold the accelerator down through the corners all the way through than a peaky turbo.

I miss my supercharger build....then I forgot to put meth to cool it T_T

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