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Old 11-27-2014 | 05:30 AM
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jdeadman
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1/12th is a "black art" But not that bad. The biggest difference is that it's the smallest details that matter the most. a difference of .5mm ride height is a big change to the setup.

This is my favourite class and there is no end to the learning that happens. best thing I will tell anyone in this class is don't be afraid to test. But record your findings. Try different tires, spring rates damper tube oils. everything just to see what it does for you!!!!!

that's the key what works for one driver does not always work for another.

The last thing is if you are super comfortable with how your car is handling you are going to slow. there are many tenths that can be stolen by having a on edge car. But that makes for a workout on the drivers stand.

I have my car set right now (17.5 blinky) so that if I let off the throttle I will over rotate in the corners. This keeps me on the gas and faster through the corners..


Do I come off the Drivers stand all sweaty and out of breath DAMN straight but it was fun.

that's my #2 in racing It has to be fun. it took me about a year to realize this. But I'm better for it
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