Capricorn LAB-C01
11-01-2010, 12:40 AM
#541
DS, what about the serpent DLS? Its supposed to plant the rear, have you considered adapting it?
And Sam, from Kamikaze, I am that brazilian guy than went to your store this week. Do you have the Serpent DLS stocked? I am thinking about droping by again, I forgot to get a Kamikaze shirt! (just that I am in Palm Spring, long drive...)
And Sam, from Kamikaze, I am that brazilian guy than went to your store this week. Do you have the Serpent DLS stocked? I am thinking about droping by again, I forgot to get a Kamikaze shirt! (just that I am in Palm Spring, long drive...)
11-01-2010, 09:49 AM
#542
It slows down the cars initial reaction quite a lot, something I don't like.
Plus I haven't seen anyone going faster with it, it just creates terrible understeer so they have to perform all sorts of tricks to get some steering back into the car.
I just don't see any gains, and the system hasn't proved itself yet.
The only time I saw an advantage from the DLS was during a slightly damp race, one guy was using the system and his car had more rear traction as most.
11-02-2010, 10:47 PM
#543
Did not think about the wieght... Good thinking.
Thankx DS.
Thankx DS.
11-10-2010, 03:07 PM
#545
I'm not convinced the system adds anything to the car, besides a lot of unneeded weight.
It slows down the cars initial reaction quite a lot, something I don't like.
Plus I haven't seen anyone going faster with it, it just creates terrible understeer so they have to perform all sorts of tricks to get some steering back into the car.
I just don't see any gains, and the system hasn't proved itself yet.
The only time I saw an advantage from the DLS was during a slightly damp race, one guy was using the system and his car had more rear traction as most.
It slows down the cars initial reaction quite a lot, something I don't like.
Plus I haven't seen anyone going faster with it, it just creates terrible understeer so they have to perform all sorts of tricks to get some steering back into the car.
I just don't see any gains, and the system hasn't proved itself yet.
The only time I saw an advantage from the DLS was during a slightly damp race, one guy was using the system and his car had more rear traction as most.
Secondly, i have run the DLS once, and once was enough to tell me the system works. the stability increased alot, and setup , i didnt need to drastically change the car much at all. Faster ? hell yeah it is. i bettered the lap record by 3 tenths, and overall 5 min time by 7 seconds, adding one extra lap that has never been done before. so i agree to disagree DS.
11-10-2010, 03:30 PM
#547
i agree and disagree with your post. firstly i agree about the weight, i will be looking to reduce it possibly by titanium links, and maybe derlin ball cups.
Secondly, i have run the DLS once, and once was enough to tell me the system works. the stability increased alot, and setup , i didnt need to drastically change the car much at all. Faster ? hell yeah it is. i bettered the lap record by 3 tenths, and overall 5 min time by 7 seconds, adding one extra lap that has never been done before. so i agree to disagree DS.
Secondly, i have run the DLS once, and once was enough to tell me the system works. the stability increased alot, and setup , i didnt need to drastically change the car much at all. Faster ? hell yeah it is. i bettered the lap record by 3 tenths, and overall 5 min time by 7 seconds, adding one extra lap that has never been done before. so i agree to disagree DS.
Bettering the lap record by 3 tenths at my hometrack would be front page news since the record is currently held by Jilles Groskamp.
I based my opinion about the system on talking to drivers who used it and my own engineering knowledge.
But if it made your car faster this is a good thing off course, but was your car oversteering before you fitted the DLS, and was the DLS the only change you made?.
11-10-2010, 03:53 PM
#548
Good stuff, now US drivers have the possibility to experience this wonderfull car.
I always think it's hard to take anything from these kind of claims, as I don't know the level of competition in someone else's area.
Bettering the lap record by 3 tenths at my hometrack would be front page news since the record is currently held by Jilles Groskamp.
I based my opinion about the system on talking to drivers who used it and my own engineering knowledge.
But if it made your car faster this is a good thing off course, but was your car oversteering before you fitted the DLS, and was the DLS the only change you made?.
I always think it's hard to take anything from these kind of claims, as I don't know the level of competition in someone else's area.
Bettering the lap record by 3 tenths at my hometrack would be front page news since the record is currently held by Jilles Groskamp.
I based my opinion about the system on talking to drivers who used it and my own engineering knowledge.
But if it made your car faster this is a good thing off course, but was your car oversteering before you fitted the DLS, and was the DLS the only change you made?.
11-10-2010, 04:03 PM
#549
Capricorn Grease
Guys,
Can someone please advise what the 3 Capricorn greases are for;
Copper Paste
Blue Grease
Moly Grease
Just want to make sure I use the right one for the drive shafts/CVD's etc
Regards
Kyle
Can someone please advise what the 3 Capricorn greases are for;
Copper Paste
Blue Grease
Moly Grease
Just want to make sure I use the right one for the drive shafts/CVD's etc
Regards
Kyle
11-10-2010, 04:07 PM
#550
Only I haven't seen anyone posting faster laps with a car fitted with the system.
Actually I've seen team drivers taking the system off, because the car became slower and felt sluggish with the system.
So obviously the system works, but I'm not convinced if it is working in a good way.
You don't have to try everything before you're able to form an opinion about it.
Without ever trying an STS engine I can firmly say my Lab engine is faster for example.
As an data/setup engineer in professional motorsport I think I know enough about car geometry/handling to form an opinion about the DLS without running it myself as I'm also able to setup Formula 3 cars to perfection without ever driven one myself(sadly enough)
11-11-2010, 02:53 AM
#554
I always think it's hard to take anything from these kind of claims, as I don't know the level of competition in someone else's area.
Bettering the lap record by 3 tenths at my hometrack would be front page news since the record is currently held by Jilles Groskamp.
I based my opinion about the system on talking to drivers who used it and my own engineering knowledge.
But if it made your car faster this is a good thing off course, but was your car oversteering before you fitted the DLS, and was the DLS the only change you made?.
Bettering the lap record by 3 tenths at my hometrack would be front page news since the record is currently held by Jilles Groskamp.
I based my opinion about the system on talking to drivers who used it and my own engineering knowledge.
But if it made your car faster this is a good thing off course, but was your car oversteering before you fitted the DLS, and was the DLS the only change you made?.
First of all, I never said it doesn't work.
Only I haven't seen anyone posting faster laps with a car fitted with the system.
Actually I've seen team drivers taking the system off, because the car became slower and felt sluggish with the system.
So obviously the system works, but I'm not convinced if it is working in a good way.
You don't have to try everything before you're able to form an opinion about it.
Without ever trying an STS engine I can firmly say my Lab engine is faster for example.
As an data/setup engineer in professional motorsport I think I know enough about car geometry/handling to form an opinion about the DLS without running it myself as I'm also able to setup Formula 3 cars to perfection without ever driven one myself(sadly enough)
Only I haven't seen anyone posting faster laps with a car fitted with the system.
Actually I've seen team drivers taking the system off, because the car became slower and felt sluggish with the system.
So obviously the system works, but I'm not convinced if it is working in a good way.
You don't have to try everything before you're able to form an opinion about it.
Without ever trying an STS engine I can firmly say my Lab engine is faster for example.
As an data/setup engineer in professional motorsport I think I know enough about car geometry/handling to form an opinion about the DLS without running it myself as I'm also able to setup Formula 3 cars to perfection without ever driven one myself(sadly enough)
11-11-2010, 05:35 AM
#555