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haha very good question... i think balance is key..like cyrus said... anywas i was up doing this last night....
it's hard to see....but i was just messing around last night to start finding lines....i did the red one first then the green one to correct some of the red lines mistakes....its not perfect but you get the point lol
02-08-2007, 09:21 PM
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haha very good question... i think balance is key..like cyrus said... anywas i was up doing this last night....
it's hard to see....but i was just messing around last night to start finding lines....i did the red one first then the green one to correct some of the red lines mistakes....its not perfect but you get the point lol
it's hard to see....but i was just messing around last night to start finding lines....i did the red one first then the green one to correct some of the red lines mistakes....its not perfect but you get the point lol
9, 10R and 11R, you wont' be able to straight line them, but you can go almost flat depending on your setup.
14-15 - Turn in later that what you think to set you up for 15 since it's an exit speed corner.
17-18 - Turn in much later on 17 than you have on the map, if you turn in where you have indicated you'll end up in the dirt on the other side of 18, and turn in later in 18 to set up for the long straight into 1.
It's a fun track, very technical.
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02-08-2007, 10:05 PM
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That map is not really correct in my opinion, it doesn't show the track as it should for picking lines, Here's my .02:
9, 10R and 11R, you wont' be able to straight line them, but you can go almost flat depending on your setup.
14-15 - Turn in later that what you think to set you up for 15 since it's an exit speed corner.
17-18 - Turn in much later on 17 than you have on the map, if you turn in where you have indicated you'll end up in the dirt on the other side of 18, and turn in later in 18 to set up for the long straight into 1.
It's a fun track, very technical.
Cyrus
9, 10R and 11R, you wont' be able to straight line them, but you can go almost flat depending on your setup.
14-15 - Turn in later that what you think to set you up for 15 since it's an exit speed corner.
17-18 - Turn in much later on 17 than you have on the map, if you turn in where you have indicated you'll end up in the dirt on the other side of 18, and turn in later in 18 to set up for the long straight into 1.
It's a fun track, very technical.
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02-08-2007, 10:36 PM
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That map is not really correct in my opinion, it doesn't show the track as it should for picking lines, Here's my .02:
9, 10R and 11R, you wont' be able to straight line them, but you can go almost flat depending on your setup.
14-15 - Turn in later that what you think to set you up for 15 since it's an exit speed corner.
17-18 - Turn in much later on 17 than you have on the map, if you turn in where you have indicated you'll end up in the dirt on the other side of 18, and turn in later in 18 to set up for the long straight into 1.
It's a fun track, very technical.
Cyrus
9, 10R and 11R, you wont' be able to straight line them, but you can go almost flat depending on your setup.
14-15 - Turn in later that what you think to set you up for 15 since it's an exit speed corner.
17-18 - Turn in much later on 17 than you have on the map, if you turn in where you have indicated you'll end up in the dirt on the other side of 18, and turn in later in 18 to set up for the long straight into 1.
It's a fun track, very technical.
Cyrus
Thanks for the pointers...i just guesed from looking at the map... but as you know.. you have to actualy physicaly drive on it to find the line... im just getitng an idea on what to follow for now.... my next question is.... is there elevation changes?
hmm so 17-18 is something like the corck screw setup at laguna seca ? thanks
by just looking at the track on a map...it seems like they to this track is hitting the apex late.... hmmm
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Cyrus... i have dibs on following you on the last session of each day...since i should have a pretty good line by then..so we can compare lines...hmmm it seems like this track is pretty good for rwd cars...since u get into a slide a bit... this is gona suck tremendes in my awd....
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Hey Cyrus:
Can you give a heads up on how the runs are organized? Is it like an open track for a certain time for each group? I am wondering how many laps I will do between rests? My brakes heat up QUICK, so i wonder if I can make it past 5 or so laps without a break. I'm not big on pacing myself, so i prefer to go hard and stop and then again. Is that gonna work, or is it that i need to stay out once I leave?
By the way, my cousin has a 996TT straight stock. He wants to mod it out, so you p-Car guys may can help.
Can you give a heads up on how the runs are organized? Is it like an open track for a certain time for each group? I am wondering how many laps I will do between rests? My brakes heat up QUICK, so i wonder if I can make it past 5 or so laps without a break. I'm not big on pacing myself, so i prefer to go hard and stop and then again. Is that gonna work, or is it that i need to stay out once I leave?
By the way, my cousin has a 996TT straight stock. He wants to mod it out, so you p-Car guys may can help.
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Hey Cyrus:
Can you give a heads up on how the runs are organized? Is it like an open track for a certain time for each group? I am wondering how many laps I will do between rests? My brakes heat up QUICK, so i wonder if I can make it past 5 or so laps without a break. I'm not big on pacing myself, so i prefer to go hard and stop and then again. Is that gonna work, or is it that i need to stay out once I leave?
By the way, my cousin has a 996TT straight stock. He wants to mod it out, so you p-Car guys may can help.
Can you give a heads up on how the runs are organized? Is it like an open track for a certain time for each group? I am wondering how many laps I will do between rests? My brakes heat up QUICK, so i wonder if I can make it past 5 or so laps without a break. I'm not big on pacing myself, so i prefer to go hard and stop and then again. Is that gonna work, or is it that i need to stay out once I leave?
By the way, my cousin has a 996TT straight stock. He wants to mod it out, so you p-Car guys may can help.
a great site with tons of info for p cars... hm ima have to steal ur cousins front left rim... i had a minor accident a few hours ago
02-12-2007, 11:00 AM
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Hi Guys,
I haven't been around for a few days. I was in Phoenix for a Radical Race, tons of fun! I sucked until Sunday when I kinda got my groove, but then broke a half shaft! But it was fun. I'm sure we'll talk about it this weekend, since a few of the guys will be at the track.
Jangy: I don't know what the run groups are going to be like. Donna's handling them, and I'm not sure she has it all figured out yet. But regardless it's going to be fun. At the very least there will be two groups, a slow group and a fast group. Usually the slow group has passing only on designated straights with a point by. The fast group is all out, pass where you can, but be prudent. You crash into someone, you pay for it type of thing.
Ride alongs for the line, there will be plenty of opportunities to lead follow, or a few of us can get in cars with me and others who know the track and to see the lines.
Elevation changes, and turns 17-18. There are very little elevation changes, the track is in the desert, so it's pretty flat. That brings it's own challenges, since there are few visual cues. Turns 17-18 are not like the cork screw at Laguna, since there is no elevation change, and no banking like the exit of the cork screw, and it's slower speed.
I'm looking forward to the weekend, I'm probably leaving LA around noon, and will be staying at Mandalay Bay for the weekend.
Remember that there is a drivers' meeting on Saturday morning, I think it's at 8:00, you must attend, otherwise you can't go on the track, so where ever you stay or what ever your schedule is, please be sure to make it to the drivers' meeting.
We're going to have a GREAT time!
Cyrus
I haven't been around for a few days. I was in Phoenix for a Radical Race, tons of fun! I sucked until Sunday when I kinda got my groove, but then broke a half shaft! But it was fun. I'm sure we'll talk about it this weekend, since a few of the guys will be at the track.
Jangy: I don't know what the run groups are going to be like. Donna's handling them, and I'm not sure she has it all figured out yet. But regardless it's going to be fun. At the very least there will be two groups, a slow group and a fast group. Usually the slow group has passing only on designated straights with a point by. The fast group is all out, pass where you can, but be prudent. You crash into someone, you pay for it type of thing.
Ride alongs for the line, there will be plenty of opportunities to lead follow, or a few of us can get in cars with me and others who know the track and to see the lines.
Elevation changes, and turns 17-18. There are very little elevation changes, the track is in the desert, so it's pretty flat. That brings it's own challenges, since there are few visual cues. Turns 17-18 are not like the cork screw at Laguna, since there is no elevation change, and no banking like the exit of the cork screw, and it's slower speed.
I'm looking forward to the weekend, I'm probably leaving LA around noon, and will be staying at Mandalay Bay for the weekend.
Remember that there is a drivers' meeting on Saturday morning, I think it's at 8:00, you must attend, otherwise you can't go on the track, so where ever you stay or what ever your schedule is, please be sure to make it to the drivers' meeting.
We're going to have a GREAT time!
Cyrus
02-12-2007, 12:22 PM
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Cyrus - I will take you up on your offer to ride along for a couple of laps in your car.
Since that weekend is going to be so crowded maybe we should try to make plans ahead of time for Saturday night. Track shuts down at 4:30 right.
Mandalay has the great Vodka bar and I think the restaurant next door turns in to a club that all the guys will enjoy
Girls dancing above you on catwalks...The Big Apple inside New York New York can be fun with the live bands.
Maybe Vegas 55 can figure something out and I know Rudyrono was up for joining us....
Can't wait
Since that weekend is going to be so crowded maybe we should try to make plans ahead of time for Saturday night. Track shuts down at 4:30 right.
Mandalay has the great Vodka bar and I think the restaurant next door turns in to a club that all the guys will enjoy
Girls dancing above you on catwalks...The Big Apple inside New York New York can be fun with the live bands.Maybe Vegas 55 can figure something out and I know Rudyrono was up for joining us....
Can't wait
02-12-2007, 08:45 PM
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Man, I hope my car will be ready by then!! I'm getting pissed, again.
Hey Cyrus: Can you let us know what kind of safety gear we need? Helmets, etc?
How many E55s are going? I wanna know who gets a spanking!!
Looks like Jangy on Vadim part 2!!
Hey Cyrus: Can you let us know what kind of safety gear we need? Helmets, etc?
How many E55s are going? I wanna know who gets a spanking!!
Looks like Jangy on Vadim part 2!!
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Call Donna, usually you'll be required a Snell-2000 helmet, but Donna has the last word on it.
I would also like to know how many E55's a get a final count just so we know who's going. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
Shelle, I think getting together on Saturday night would be a good idea, and you're right we should make reservations. I'm in, +1 and an additional Radical friend of mine that's staying at Four Seasons, that will join us.
So let's start a list on who's going:
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02-12-2007, 09:13 PM
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Call Donna, usually you'll be required a Snell-2000 helmet, but Donna has the last word on it.
I would also like to know how many E55's a get a final count just so we know who's going. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
Shelle, I think getting together on Saturday night would be a good idea, and you're right we should make reservations. I'm in, +1 and an additional Radical friend of mine that's staying at Four Seasons, that will join us.
So let's start a list on who's going:
1) CyE55 (Cyrus)
Call Donna, usually you'll be required a Snell-2000 helmet, but Donna has the last word on it.
I would also like to know how many E55's a get a final count just so we know who's going. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.
Shelle, I think getting together on Saturday night would be a good idea, and you're right we should make reservations. I'm in, +1 and an additional Radical friend of mine that's staying at Four Seasons, that will join us.
So let's start a list on who's going:
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02-13-2007, 01:37 AM
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I'm going already checked in with Donna
Shelle please call me to discuss sleeping on your floor in any room :-D ill bring my pillows.. :-D
everything is sold out.. and i'm not paying 700 for a room at mandalay bay.. call me cheap but i'd rather sleep in my 1 star accomadations *back seat* LOL
hey big guy CY so how much are we going to be charged has that been determined or is it still free???
just curious living on a budget is hard for a pimp LOL
let me know
everything is sold out.. and i'm not paying 700 for a room at mandalay bay.. call me cheap but i'd rather sleep in my 1 star accomadations *back seat* LOL
hey big guy CY so how much are we going to be charged has that been determined or is it still free???
just curious living on a budget is hard for a pimp LOL
let me know
