Parking Lot practice
#1
Parking Lot practice
The problem with just finding an empty parking lot and using it to practice seems to be poor traction.
(My XXX-S belts are sealed off so pebbles and small rocks are less of a problem)
Any advice on setting up the car to run on an unprepared parking lot. Would it make sence to run foams to get better traction or would the parking lot chew them up. What about treaded tires?
[I do not have a leaf blower and I would like to avoid getting one if possible]
(My XXX-S belts are sealed off so pebbles and small rocks are less of a problem)
Any advice on setting up the car to run on an unprepared parking lot. Would it make sence to run foams to get better traction or would the parking lot chew them up. What about treaded tires?
[I do not have a leaf blower and I would like to avoid getting one if possible]
#2
i wouldn't use foams ina car park at all because all the dust just fills in the pours (sp) on the foam so you would get no grip at all...but best would to go for some treaded rubber tyre..maybe a wet tyre as it might be better getting rid of all the dust etc from under the tyre if you get what i mean.
#4
Find a tennis court to practice on. It will be smooth and cleaner.
#5
Tech Regular
Good idea but, what happens when you go back to the ashfalt?
#6
Tech Champion
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Originally posted by Tony Szep
Good idea but, what happens when you go back to the ashfalt?
Good idea but, what happens when you go back to the ashfalt?
One suggestion-make sure no fast corners you lay out happen in an off-camber corner. With no grip and weight transfer-your car will spin everytime and no set-up change willl help.
Ray
#7
Most tennis courts are asphalt
#8
We race on a tennis court. We have good traction on it with foams and rubber tires. We even race modified.
#9
Tech Regular
Oh, really thats cool
#10
You can get an electric leaf blower for pretty cheap and run it off the power in your pits. Run rubber like Take Off 27s or Sorex 36s. Just run a little more roll and even try to spray the asphault with soda water to help if you have the time.
#11
Guest
Originally posted by edseb
........... even try to spray the asphault with soda water to help if you have the time.
........... even try to spray the asphault with soda water to help if you have the time.
Bryan
#12
Tech Lord
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Originally posted by SpeediePHATT
Most tennis courts are asphalt
Most tennis courts are asphalt
#14
On the rear, I wouldn't run anything softer than purples on the tennis court. It can be kinda hard on them but great traction.