c_lester88

Thanks Bobby, your laps look great! And so do yours Brian, that track looks fast!

I had a ton of fun in TT, also learned a lot. The hoosiers were a pretty big adjustment for me as it really magnified how soft the stock suspension is but it's unbelievable how much grip those things have! I just put the ohlins dfv on my car this past week so I'm definitely looking forward to trying those out.
I was pretty happy with my times but I never had what I felt like was a "perfect" lap so I know there is quite a bit more time to be had. I wish I had videos but I left my go pro on and the battery ran dead.

I was hoping to get second on sunday but I left early to get some studying in for exams the next week and two m3's just beat my time in the last two sessions so I ended up 4th on sunday with a 2:10.8. And on Saturday I got a 3rd with a 2:11.1. Wynn who got first both days was in an s2000 and was pretty far ahead but with a few adjustments I think I can get down closer to his times. I already can't wait for the next one, I loved doing hpde's and all, but the competitive side of me makes me like the TT's even more!

InsaneSp

2:10s are quick, would haves loved the video.

c_lester88

I think I have some video of the first timed session on Saturday so i'll see if I can find that. I think the fastest I had in that session was 2:11s though

bobby.is.rad

I'd definitely be interested in seeing the laps.

c_lester88

https://youtu.be/WnYbycxfgUo

here's a link, not my best session but its the only one I got on video. Any suggestions are welcome!

InsaneSp

Suggestion #1: GET A HANS AND WEAR IT.

The only stuff I'd really point out is that in T1 you seem to get on/off/on throttle every lap. Roll in to the power but don't go to throttle until you're sure you can STAY there. You're also cheating in on T4 entry and T10 entry, which means a shorter/narrower arc. Personally I suck at T4 and cheat the corner even if I'm thinking about it. From a safety perspective I'd suggest you avoid the downshift to 4th over the crest on exit on T9 since the car is light there and any error in your heel-toe could send you spinning across the infield.

c_lester88

I definitely agree on the hans, I have a few different neck braces for motocross that I've thought about using in the car but a hans is definitely my next purchase.

I'v always had some trouble with T1, I never seem to get it exactly right. I feel like I either come in to hot or not fast enough, I guess smoother is better in this case. I'll work on that. T4 is another tough one that I know I need to fine tune. I'm hoping with this new suspension i'll feel a little more planted through sections like this.

And I agree about the downshift at T9, but when I try and stay in 5th I feel like I am bogging through T10. I guess I just need to carry more speed through there!

Thanks for the suggestions!

InsaneSp

Just wait a split second to downshift so you're past the crest and the car is weighted again. No need to take T10 in 5th!

c_lester88

ok gotcha! makes sense.

skatebrian624

man watching your laps and Wynn's laps really makes me want to go back to VIR. I'm stoked at your guys' speed through the uphill esses. Good job dude.