Lapping July 12th CTMP DDT - SPDA

[Skurj]

Originally Posted by wparsons

Only watched a couple laps, but that's some solid driving! Next time you're out try a different line through the kink. It's hard to describe, but when I get my video edited/uploaded it should make more sense.

Basically you want to brake less and turn less on the first right, aiming towards the left side of the track going up the hill. Then hard braking and hug the left curbing all the way around.

That's what I was doing, still not convinced its the faster staying so far left... feels faster by turning in from mid point of the track.. but I've never tried it and timed it.

[wparsons]

Originally Posted by Skurj

That's what I was doing, still not convinced its the faster staying so far left... feels faster by turning in from mid point of the track.. but I've never tried it and timed it.

I was closing about 4 car lengths on quicker cars taking that line vs the rounder line at the OTA school during instructor lapping, but I haven't timed two laps back to back on different lines to see what the actual difference is.

As promised, video:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKMb4drzsv8"]SPDA Lapping - July 12th 2015 - YouTube[/ame]

[BatStig]

That was a hell of a day. Very well run event. I'll definitely be back.

Had a lot of fun with Bill and his Vette this session, which resulted in another second off of my best. 1:43.5 and counting.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G3BESQyqoU"]Scion FR-S at CTMP DDT, faster than ever - YouTube[/ame]

[1Cor10:23]

@BatStig that's blazing fast - mind sharing main parts of your setup?

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[BatStig]

Originally Posted by 1Cor10:23

@BatStig that's blazing fast - mind sharing main parts of your setup?

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Thank you very much. I love this track so much.

My set-up is:
JDL equal length catted header
Motiv overpipe and catted front pipe
Perrin resonated 2.5" exhaust
Tuned by OnPoint Dyno
Essex Sprint Brake System
Carbotech XP10 brake pads
Raceseng CasCam plates
SPL rear lower control arms
Alignment roughly 3.0F 2.2R
Bridgestone RE11A 215-45-17
Enkei RPF1 17x8

[drewbot]

@BatStig wow, all the things I keep saying I'm going to do next session you are doing!

1. I am jealous of everyone's shorter 3rd gear

2. I need to stick to my notes and don't let the adrenaline do the work

[sergiomordo]

@BatStig, i watched the video with my jaw open, that is amazing driving man. Thanks a lot for sharing the video. Im gonna study it and apply it next time

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[1Cor10:23]

@BatStig Bro are you telling us your on stock struts? Hat off to you sir

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[BatStig]

Originally Posted by 1Cor10:23

@BatStig Bro are you telling us your on stock struts? Hat off to you sir

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The stock springs and struts are damn good. As long as you don't ask it to do anything it doesn't want to you'll have a hell of a time! A proper alignment, thanks to the CasCams and LCA's, has delayed my search for coilovers for at least another year.

[infinity21]

Originally Posted by wparsons

Only watched a couple laps, but that's some solid driving! Next time you're out try a different line through the kink. It's hard to describe, but when I get my video edited/uploaded it should make more sense.

Basically you want to brake less and turn less on the first right, aiming towards the left side of the track going up the hill. Then hard braking and hug the left curbing all the way around.

Something like this?

I was trying this line (not sure if that's what you mean) a few times in the first session but @sergiomordo was pulling away from me quite a bit. I was understeering pretty badly trying to keep up with his cornering speed taking that tighter line.

[drewbot]

Originally Posted by 1Cor10:23

mind sharing main parts of your setup?

Main part; Stig mod

[drewbot]

Here's my helmet cam footage that sorta makes me queasy with the Sony SteadyShot:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYGKml9kLx4"]Scion FR-S DDT July 12 2015 - YouTube[/ame]

I did not pick the songs during my session :dunno:.... Any video with the Acura/STi/Mustang GT has @Kazuya 3-5 cars away keeping me on my toes.

Notes for those who want to use me as a measuring stick:

Group: Intermediate 2, 3rd time at DDT
Lap Times: according to Harry's Lap Timer, best was 1:48.5
Suspension: OEM shocks, RaceSeng CasCam, SPC Lower Control Arms (v2), Whiteline bushings everywhere, Grimmspeed Strut Tower Brace
Alignment: -2.0F/-1.6R, 7.0 caster, slight toe in rear
Tires: 225/45R17 RE-11A
Wheels: 17x8 +48 square
Brakes: Project Mu HC+ 800
Exhaust: OEM header, Invidia catted front pipe, TRD exhaust
Intake: OEM intake, blocked off sound tube
Tune: OFT Stage 1 v2.06 91 Octane
Tire Pressures: ~36F/~35R (hot)

[Trac Toy]

Great vids and great times guys! I'd love to post my video, but I can't be bothered trying to figure out how, where etc to host it...

Time on video is 1:42.8

[wparsons]

Originally Posted by infinity21

Something like this?

I was trying this line (not sure if that's what you mean) a few times in the first session but @sergiomordo was pulling away from me quite a bit. I was understeering pretty badly trying to keep up with his cornering speed taking that tighter line.

That's the basic idea, you need to adjust where and how much you're braking though. You're braking too much for the first right, and not enough for the left. All the time is made up by carrying more speed through the first part.