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Originally Posted by Panteracer
Greg,
Sears is a tough track to get right.. I bet
Ron had a bunch of info to help out... just
wondering did you guys play with shocks and
tire pressures only or bar, alignment adjustments, etc
I know you had the car close.. just wondering what
else Ron does to fine tune things.. I guess weather
changes tire temps to some extent
The hard part I have is giving some info back to
the guy that knows what the car is supposed to do
I think that is harder than driving the car
thanks,
Bob
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Bob --- the car was just barely loose on exit.... and I'm running faster with more confidence building in the set up and trusting the new Borello motor etc... plus I am getting more track time etc...
So -- we raised the tire pressure up front 2 lbs... which is what needs to be done as you go faster... and to dial in a little more grip in the rear - we added rebound and some bleed. BAM! Secret Sauce.
Now --- I always want to repeat this.... SUTTON is the best part you'll ever buy for your car. The reason I repeatedly say that - is with him at the track - you get driver coaching - and car tuning....
We have a PRO set of Motorola radios built into the car --- and he gets high up to see the track -- and then talks me thru various options and corners - traffic - who / what's coming up.... having a spotter and a driver coach is going to make anyone better.
Typical dialog goes like this --- "remember Turn 4 is coming up and I want you to stay out wider and turn in a little faster...." Or -- traffic coming up -- or "remember to drive your line and pick up your spots" (this comes as he can see I'm chasing someone - or have someone (rare) on my ass).... or "Keep your eyes up" or "The Cortex Mustang is behind you... (the Cortex car he has timed and knows it runs 1:47's to my 1:58's).... to which I reply "F Cortex! I see Gaetano!!" (Track Junky).... LOL
The whole thing is very calming and reassuring.... and the reminders about what we've discussed in the pits - and drawn pictures of lines etc... really helps. Otherwise I do the typical "visor down! Race On!"....
Actually -- I don't think I can strap myself in anymore without him.