Originally Posted by
HOTROD716
i do have a question on technique then, on the 180 degree turns, I need to figure a decent way to navigate them. Irregardless of chassis I almost always have to drive them slow, almost stopping(no exactly but it feel like from the drivers stand) I can’t just ease out or into the throttle line I can on the switchbacks.
you are correct.. our track has 5 turns like that... there I use the rotate style.... stay tight to the inside... rotate then drive out.... Smooth is key.. brake into... release brake then tight slow turn.. ease into the throttle out..
I run a loose diff.. for easy rotation.... and a tighter slipper clutch..
I run a SC5M...
the track uses 4 inch plastic pipe for walls... my truck can make a "U" turn in 8 inches.
to the OP... rule number 2 in racing... never jerk the steering wheel AND never stab the brakes... it upsets the suspension... you can not arc a curve with an upset suspension..
WELL, you can but you kill all your cornering speed.
my opinion.