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Old 01-11-2009, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by InspGadgt
I find even if I wipe off the tires as best as I can there still is some excess traction compound that needs to be worn off. This can cause the car to be a bit twitchy for the first few laps. I'll usually try to turn a few laps right before lining up to get the tires right.
This is why you see guys rubbing their cars agaisnt the carpet before the start of mains.
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