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Im currently using a dual hydramat system in my car and it's not quite getting me the results I want. Two HUGE mats likely will still starve from not enough submersion. A triple Y system with 4 mats (one on each side of the saddle, and one on each end), may do the trick. Unfortunately I only have so much time to work on my own projects |
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11-09-2018, 01:06 PM | #4832 | |
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This was my thought exactly. The way they describe the function of the mat, as it becomes in-covered in an area, it essentially collapses that section of the mat - it only draws from where there is a "capillary action path" so to speak. That's why in the demo video, there is solid fuel flow from just the two ends of a cross making minimal contact with the fuel supply. With two of them tee'd together, it seems if one were to go dry, it would collapse and the pump would still draw from the one making minimal contact with the fuel supply. |
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@CSG Mike question,
Do you have any thoughts on the bump steer kit SPL offers? I'm wondering if I should consider it to correct my setup as I'm fairly low. What are the benefits exactly? I've been trying to find more info on it but their site kinda just gives the basic description.
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I'm upgrading my helmet for next season and started looking around to see what others are doing for extra safety on track.
The general consensus seems to be that a HANS device doesn't do much good with OEM seats/belts etc. Is that true? Should I just leave everything alone? |
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Which brings me to the question I have for all the kids that have installed surge tanks for heavy duty track use (and are using the factory main tank): How have you guys run the fuel flow from the surge tank, back into the main fuel tank? Specifically, what configuration of fittings, washers, and location did you use to breach the factory setup and have an inlet into the factory tank? I have seen some pictures on here of a setup by someone named Visconti, but they are banned, and I cant message them. It looked like a 90 degree AN fitting that had been drilled through the top of the fuel pump basket. This seems like a good, simple location that can be done easily, but how would i seal it fuel tight against E85? |
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11-12-2018, 03:09 PM | #4837 | |
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At worst, it wont hurt to have, and will give you more adjustment. |
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I'm reviewing some footage from the past season and am trying to figure out what to work on for next year.
I listened to other's advice and avoided shifting to 2nd or 3rd at times. While that arguably makes for better exit traction and less time spent shifting, I get the feeling I'm leaving a lot of time on the table given that I'm powering out of slower corners starting at ~4k instead of 5 or 6k. Going up the hill into T2, I stay in 4th to avoid running out of 3rd on the following sequence. Into some of the slower/tighter corners, I avoid 2nd because I feel like I'll just lose time shifting going onto the following straight. Any advice based on this lap? [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRKAwdOBKXM[/ame] |
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I used to instruct out there and have the qualifying track record in ITA with ICSCC. Shoot me an IM, I'm sure I can help.
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is it really beneficial without a 5pt? My understanding is that a 5pt keeps your body in place, but your neck snaps forwards. In a 3pt, your body goes forward and there is an airbag (presumably).
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My southern hemisphere 2c is - if there's doubt about which gear, I always choose the higher gear, and try to grow into it. Sure, the lower gear sounds better, sounds faster, feels faster, feels more exciting, and initially, will be faster, but I believe that locks you into never really getting faster. Using a higher gear with lower torque out the corner allows you to carry more speed with better balance, get on the gas earlier, and there's nothing more precise than foot flat in 3rd early in a corner compared to trying to modulate (sort of) half throttle in 2nd somewhere on the way out. And then having to shift... Works for me.
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You mean the Hybrid-S? Yes. Even with your body going forward, it's still partially restrained.
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