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Originally Posted by rice_classic
You're right on T4-T5 - make it a singular arc. The pavement right next to the red-n-whites is a bit bumpy too. You did this pretty ideally though on one of the laps so I don't see a ton to be gained here. On the opening lap your front end did NOT like the entry and entering T5 with a push it SUCKS! After that though it looked like the front tires started working better. PIR is all about front left tire management - once you give up that tire it totally screws in 5, 7 and 12. 7 and 12 are critical to lap time.
I think you're missing time exiting 12 as you're not tracking out and giving up exit speed. You're also giving up time in the chicane - trail brake ALL the way into the chicane (past the apex of T1) and then setup, then roll into WOT in 3rd gear. Once you carry the speed in, there's no value in 2nd gear and using 3rd gear will allow you pick up more pedal, earlier and safely and skip a shift afterwards. Even in our underpowered/heavy T4 cars, 2nd gear isn't the answer.
Your car is quick man - looks great. I have a set of used (about 8 or so cycles) 225/40/17 R7s I need to dismount and dispose of but you (or anyone for that matter) wants them, they're yours - but I'm a bit out of your way.
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Thanks, just what I was looking for. It is much appreciated.
My car is very understeer-y on corners like T5. I am going to try going stiffer on my front sway to see if that solves it, I believe I am getting into the bump stops as the tires are eating away at the fender liners and my car is not very low. I also have a stiffer set of springs I may try.
I was running 3rd into the chicane on most of my sessions, I was trying second during this one to grab data. I will admit, my trail braking is pretty terrible right now and I wasn't trailing into the chicane in any of my sessions. The chicane really felt like a weak area for me. My footwork has gotten really sloppy after only getting to drive the car once last year. I am working on getting it back.