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Originally Posted by Shneegle
So I know that some members are running with FI, are any of the experienced drivers leading with FI? Be it with Turbo or Supercharger?
What kinda of tires are leaders running stock, wider, stretched, sticky, or cheap stuff?
There was a group that preferred not to run very fast last time so do we have a group for them with a leader in a stock car not pushing hard? Wanna make sure we have groups for all drivers and information that could make the decision easier for some.
Given this information I could select the person I would want to follow.
Running 255/40/17 RS3's for AutoX and header/exhaust with tune so stock cars I would rather not follow.
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I am not running FI, merely TRD I&E, Hankook RS3's in stock size, camber bolts up front maxed out to the negative side to help with turn-in, and otherwise stock suspension. I haven't been out in the hills a lot this year because I've spent most of my free time at Harris Hill driving the track...
I've posted a few videos from previous runs out there, one of which can be seen here. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFm6jZ8FJYk"]Three Sisters Run 337 Eastbound Apr 27 2013 - YouTube[/ame]
although keep in mind all the ones posted are running stock tires....I have run it with BFG Rivals which was a bit quicker and more like I will be running this time. John mentioned my "aggressive" driving style, keep in mind my aggression is focused on the twisties, I usually run the speed limit, or slower if I know there is traffic ahead, in the areas between the curves. The reason for this is to ensure that we get uninterrupted driving through the twisties. Unfortunately it is not always possible to avoid traffic but I've found this works best. With that said, there are a few areas I know of where there are very few ranches, side roads etc so I will some times step it out a bit. I also run a radar detector which has saved my butt a few times....
Safety cannot be stressed enough, there will be other people out driving the sisters, most of which will be taking their time enjoying the scenery, which I hear is very nice but only get to see it in the videos... I think the most important thing to remember is to keep to your own lane, bikes tend to come around those blind corners hugging the centerline so if you're riding the line, you will hit them. It may be their fault but it's just not worth the nightmare....
If you value your paint job, do not follow too close, especially on the resurfaced areas of the 336 and 335. You'll know these areas when you see them, if not, you'll hear the gravel.... I'm sure these areas have gotten a lot better than they were last winter but we'll have to see. Grip in these areas is also very questionable so back it off a bit, its not worth the consequences.
I would like to get on the road as soon a possible, earlier the better as there will be less traffic to worry about so if you want to run in group 1 try to be there as early as possible....
Looking forward to seeing everyone out there, I may have to go out there this week to knock the rust off....Drive safe and
