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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR
I agree actually. On paper it definitely shouldn't be faster. IMO it probably comes down to consistency and the S2K's aero problems (which are kinda hard to deny).
A buddy pointed out one of the things Mike said that reminded me of the ITR (greater than the sum of it's parts). ITRs have been faster than many more "capable" (on paper) cars with good drivers too.  |
This, in particular, is true. Granted, I have a lot more data to pull from with the S2k, but I'm much closer to the theoretical best times in the BRZ than I am with my S2k.
To be fair, my CR in particular seems to be looser than other CRs, and I've never been able to pinpoint a cause... I'm actually frustrated enough that I've given in and am going to get an adjustable front swaybar to see if I can get a tiny bit more grip in the back. It's all I need for consistency.
Strangely enough, I have the BRZ set a lot looser than most people like, but my fastest time was with a suspension setting that I thought was absolutely undrivable. The rear was swinging around wildly, and I was countersteering at almost every turn. The thought that that setting would turn in the fastest lap time didn't even cross my mind. Is it repeatable? Yes. Easily? No. I never got within 0.5 seconds of that lap time throughout the rest of the day (albeit, on different settings).
For time-attacks, we'll be using a more conservative, slightly understeery setup while I develop my driving more so that I can deliver close-to-ideal laps with a looser car. I've been driving less than 3 years, and still have a lot to learn.