GT3 videos - this driver scares me
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02-02-2005 | 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by Super D
In karting, I've only seen fast guys that barely move their hands. And in karting, the managing of slip angles is critical, due perhaps to the fact that karts have such little perimeter weighting, and they rotate very abruptly and very fast.
In karting, I've only seen fast guys that barely move their hands. And in karting, the managing of slip angles is critical, due perhaps to the fact that karts have such little perimeter weighting, and they rotate very abruptly and very fast.
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02-03-2005 | 07:06 AM
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Thanks Marc- I found a used 2005 stripper M3 w/the comp package and xenons as the only options. 2 weeks old and 400 miles on the clock and I got a great deal on it. No accidents or issues at all. My plan is to turn it into a weekend racer with roll bar, race seats, coilvers, and some weight removal. 
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02-03-2005 | 07:38 AM
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Thats really a great track car I have always liked the M3, I had a 1998 4 door and loved it. I am selling the C55 today, and my company is picking up a Jetta GLI 2005 Ltd edition 18" BBS, Recaros, Red Calipers a neat car for 24k that will be mine to drive. I am ordering the new M3. I don't feel like another Porsche and the 997 styling in the back does nothing for me. I really don't like the MB that much it is a little boring IMHO.
PS I drove the EVO what a machine this is but I don't think I can get the company to go for the lease it is not a good rate. Anyway this way I will have 2 cars by the middle of next year.
PS I drove the EVO what a machine this is but I don't think I can get the company to go for the lease it is not a good rate. Anyway this way I will have 2 cars by the middle of next year.
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02-03-2005 | 02:21 PM
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Here is a better example in a m3gtr
http://www.s87612860.onlinehome.us/p...urburgring.wmv
Yes it is front engine but the technique employed with inputs is nice and smooth instead of contant sawing and correction
http://www.s87612860.onlinehome.us/p...urburgring.wmv
Yes it is front engine but the technique employed with inputs is nice and smooth instead of contant sawing and correction
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02-03-2005 | 07:19 PM
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This has been getting a lot of discussion lately. Sawing versus smoothness. Here's the short version. Ordinarily, when we're driving at speed, we're trying to be as smooth as possible. In the ideal corner, you move the steering wheel to the angle you need to make the turn, hold it all the way round, then release gently to 12 o'clock as you apply power equally gently.
Nice theory.
As you get to the raggedy edge of the friction circle, minute changes in slip angle as the car moves slightly on its suspension (changing the instantaneous max. force that tire is capable of), the track surface not being 100% uniform, and a bunch ov other small factors occur, necessitating small corrections. For most of us, we notice the slide later, and have to correct more aggressively, losing time. The best of the best catch the car several times per corner, and are faster.
This is the explanation I've heard, but it seems to me that something else is going on. We've probably all seen the trace of Schumacher's steering inputs vs Johnny Herberts, and how S saws, and H is much smoother. What I notice though, is that S appeared to be sawing somewhat rhythmically, seemingly intentionally. It seemed proactive, rather than reactive.
Anyone more knowledgable have a definitive answer?
Nice theory.
As you get to the raggedy edge of the friction circle, minute changes in slip angle as the car moves slightly on its suspension (changing the instantaneous max. force that tire is capable of), the track surface not being 100% uniform, and a bunch ov other small factors occur, necessitating small corrections. For most of us, we notice the slide later, and have to correct more aggressively, losing time. The best of the best catch the car several times per corner, and are faster.
This is the explanation I've heard, but it seems to me that something else is going on. We've probably all seen the trace of Schumacher's steering inputs vs Johnny Herberts, and how S saws, and H is much smoother. What I notice though, is that S appeared to be sawing somewhat rhythmically, seemingly intentionally. It seemed proactive, rather than reactive.
Anyone more knowledgable have a definitive answer?
