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Post by flipflopoo1oo on Mar 28, 2014 11:40:49 GMT -6
Thanks guys for the stars but being runner-up is like second place coming off the last turn, you best hold your line and not slow a bit because you know what's coming around you high or low to the flag! I hope to keep up with my post as best as I can and be of help! I am not looking for a race to win but hoping to help others to energize the field for a better sport! Most will agree that passing on the outside takes a bit more of everything, but roll-out! Although looking at that wall, more might be needed to be safe! One car liked 1/2 of an inch and needed no more to get straight! Others times it needed 3-4 inches! What ever it takes per car set-up wise is most always a package deal car to car! Having enough room to get turned is key to coming off where you want! Going in close has to be done on the inside! A small bit of extra braking in front of you can send you up the track or canning the brakes! High and drivable in the turn high or low from high if the need be, looks like slick moves on the last corner! More room also allows for a driver to get into the throttle first to get a run at passing!
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Post by thunderhead on Jun 26, 2014 23:40:36 GMT -6
one thing about being the guy in the high groove, you're gonna carry more momentum than the guy running low coming out of the turn
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Post by flipflopoo1oo on Jun 27, 2014 10:00:06 GMT -6
This is where my set-up pays off by adding left rear the faster you go! Its a longer way around the top by far at any speed! We run there most as there is less traffic! But don't think we are not even faster low if not blocked! This is where over steer of others lets us drive under as they head out to the flag-stand of circle racing instead of OVAL TRACK RACING! With only a 1/2 inch of roll-out that does not slow us down anywhere on the track! You know your chassis is working correctly when you win like this! TRANSFER is the key to any working set-up! Where the added momentum goes is up to your set-up! I prefer to gain left rear in the turn when rolled as most do but by the help of mother nature and no added steer or power used in the process! By this I mean I steer the right side and hold the left! The weight of added low, left, and rear pounds added does this instead of the air restriction of spoilers and angle changes on the whole car creating more air drag! No groves for us! Ruts and holes but no grooves! The car and driver adjust as the track changes! 35 years does have its perks in learning how-to adapt a car to any track with out mechanical adjustments at different tracks!
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Post by flipflopoo1oo on Jun 27, 2014 12:13:03 GMT -6
If going in hard gives a sling-shot effect, being able to turn low and carry this only speeds us up by both use of momentum and a shorter track! We are not limited by what the track dishes out or steer caused by acceleration to a stopping point! A endless steer front and rear with changing pounds to balance traction to steer! The right pulling if turning left and the left if turning right! Anyone ever having a 3.5 go cart trying to turn around or a three wheeler with a low tire should have this weight per wheel and drive thing down by now! Off throttle is where left rear drag has to happen to be able to turn! Once turned and rolled the right is more important to drive turning or straightening up the steer process! A stable left rear weight is more important than loosing and gaining at that position! The right side doesn't mind the gain or loss as mother nature said it was bound to happen anyways if turning left at top speeds!
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Post by flipflopoo1oo on Sept 5, 2014 20:40:41 GMT -6
Do you ever just wish to start in the rear and drive a good clean race? You may learn more about your car if not charging hard every lap to hold on to a spot you would rather not be in! Slower starts needs more torque! If it won't just roll and steer or drive around the turn freely, it might be off a bit! Not having to make it happen every lap gives time to consider options in getting rid of binding up and drag robbing speed and horses! The gear of the high side may tell you how close you are to running low! A lot can be learned in having a fun night out and getting higher, on the track!
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