My First Track Experience

b1adesofcha0s · 06-18-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

very nice

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by wstar

Yeah even before you get to throttle steering, one of the big revelations for me was how much grip you can add by getting back *on* the throttle just when you think you're already pushing the limit of traction and your naive mind is saying, "no no no, slow down if anything".

Learn to get your braking done earlier and get back on that throttle and be at least very gently accelerating through most of the curvy bits. It puts the weight back down over the rear tires and gives you the grip to get through there faster than you could while braking or rolling through at constant speed.

Once you get used to stabilizing your traction with a little bit of throttle like that in the curves, then it's not hard to progressively move up to actual throttle steering to point the nose where it needs to go. Then the next trick is to work on trail-brake steering on the way in, which changes everything again. I'm still at the start of that process...

Repped for the great advice!

Yes on that last corner I could feel the added grip from getting back on the throttle when I took it more slowly. I've read about all this stuff on the forum, but it's so much different once you actually experience it yourself on the track. I was pretty nervous when I was first about to start, but by the end I was very confident in what I could do. This confidence has even translated to driving on the street. It's not so much that I can drive faster or better on the street, just now I know what it feels like to be somewhat near the limits of my tires. I know that I can keep the car in control if my tires to start sliding a bit.

Got my RE050A's delivered today, but couldn't get to Sam's Club in time to get them installed. I'll try to go earlier tomorrow to get it done. Also picked up a 34 row Z1 oil cooler kit and should be installing that as well this week with Bobo's help

cossie1600 · 06-17-2012, 04:25 PM

Shenandoah.sucks, it's like a high speed autox. I lost some brain cells from getting whiplash in that place

b1adesofcha0s · 06-17-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Shenandoah.sucks, it's like a high speed autox. I lost some brain cells from getting whiplash in that place

MightyBobo · 06-17-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Shenandoah.sucks, it's like a high speed autox. I lost some brain cells from getting whiplash in that place

Spoken like an old man

Just kidding man lol

03threefiftyz · 06-18-2012, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

shenandoah.sucks, it's like a high speed autox. I lost some brain cells from getting whiplash in that place

This

MightyBobo · 06-18-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 03threefiftyz

This

Wussies

lol

cossie1600 · 06-18-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Wussies

lol

If you can handle 1.6G every two minute, more power to you. I drove 4 sessions each day + rode in 8 others. I could barely finish the second day.

MightyBobo · 06-18-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

If you can handle 1.6G every two minute, more power to you. I drove 4 sessions each day + rode in 8 others. I could barely finish the second day.

Yeah I figured you were either doing ride-alongs or going as an instructor. My instructor bowed out himself on day 2, and that was in the wet even, so it was definitely slower.

I'm just messin' with ya

ZCarMan · 06-17-2012, 05:18 PM

Congratulations Shahid! You're no longer a track "cherry boy". I am glad to see you are now hooked. Its a lot to digest the first time out but you'll do better and better as you gain knowledge and begin to understand they way your Z handles under some stress. A good set of tires and brakes certainly helps out.

b1adesofcha0s · 06-17-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCarMan

Congratulations Shahid! You're no longer a track "cherry boy". I am glad to see you are now hooked. Its a lot to digest the first time out but you'll do better and better as you gain knowledge and begin to understand they way your Z handles under some stress. A good set of tires and brakes certainly helps out.

Thanks! Yeah I think I'm getting a hold of it fairly well. Everytime I'm turning my car now I'm thinking "hit the apex"

Probably gonna stop modding now just to save up for tires and track time.

cossie1600 · 06-17-2012, 07:39 PM

Just look straight, don't ever look to the IDE, especially at karussel

b1adesofcha0s · 06-18-2012, 09:17 AM

If the UPS delivery comes on time today I should be able to get the used RE050A's installed after work today. I have a feeling the rears might not last until my next track event because of me having so much fun with the extra grip. Probably gonna hit the drag strip before then too. If they do make it to my next track event, they probably will be done by the end

sig11 · 06-18-2012, 09:45 AM

Wow. That is a crazy short course. :P

b1adesofcha0s · 06-18-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sig11

Wow. That is a crazy short course. :P

Yeah I wish it was longer too, but it's better than nothing. That and it was only $50 for the session.

sixpax · 06-18-2012, 10:36 AM

Only reason the Hyperdrives were on the little track was because of Hyperfest. Usually they are on the Main Circuit.

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