Questions from a noob
09-15-2020, 10:57 AM
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I am still tuning the suspension but it's for sure when over driving a corner. TMP doesn't really like having the pizza cutters up front even with the car under 3400lbs.
Getting used to the braking threshold as well so blowing a corner entry because ABS makes an appearance was a frequent laugh. I wasn't able to throttle correct with TC in sport in those situations.
I've never had a track car with TC before. Curious how much affect the weight cut and suspension has on the TC algorithms.
I am still tuning the suspension but it's for sure when over driving a corner. TMP doesn't really like having the pizza cutters up front even with the car under 3400lbs.
Getting used to the braking threshold as well so blowing a corner entry because ABS makes an appearance was a frequent laugh. I wasn't able to throttle correct with TC in sport in those situations.
I've never had a track car with TC before. Curious how much affect the weight cut and suspension has on the TC algorithms.
I don't know of your previous track / HPDE experience level and whether you've driven at Mosport (CTMP), but being the fastest track in NA and third fastest in the world it is much more suitable to high powered cars. The only place there where I have ever had the car understeer (due to me overcooking it) was into 5B, but the back stepping out in 5B, 5C or 10 under power is a common occurrence. If you haven't taken the C63 there, you must. Let me know if you ever decide to come out and I'll gladly join you.
09-15-2020, 02:32 PM
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I don't know of your previous track / HPDE experience level and whether you've driven at Mosport (CTMP), but being the fastest track in NA and third fastest in the world it is much more suitable to high powered cars. The only place there where I have ever had the car understeer (due to me overcooking it) was into 5B, but the back stepping out in 5B, 5C or 10 under power is a common occurrence. If you haven't taken the C63 there, you must. Let me know if you ever decide to come out and I'll gladly join you.
Have you been to GBR? It's no CTMP but flows much better than TMP. They do 3 run groups (Advanced/Intermediate/Beginner) with 20min sessions.
09-16-2020, 10:46 AM
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Don't know when was the last time you drove at CTMP, but it has been completely repaved a couple of times including this spring. A couple of months ago I did a few shakedown laps on a closed track to find out if the Vette motor is still puking oil but unfortunately haven't done any serious driving this year. A couple of new bumps here and there but it is very well maintained and freakin' fast. Calabogie is also very well maintained, and it is a very technical track with LOTS of blind, decreasing radius turns and turn combinations which makes it more suitable to smaller and lighter cars. The track surface is good but very abrasive, so on a heavier car it will chew up the tires in short order - although it is definitely worth it. Have never been to Grand Bend Raceway - I only know that they have a drag strip and possibly run a Canadian Superbike race there.
