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But no doubt for intermediate/advanced-level drivers, MoE is incredible value. Track density for sure lower, in part because they often get weekday-only slots at NJMP which tends to not be as packed. Feel free to PM me when you know when you're gonna be there. I too bought another 4-pack for this year. If anyone else wants to sign up, friendly request to PM me and I can refer you (it gets me credit)! Side note: anyone else planning to go to the Glen on 5/10-11 with Chin? Have an unused credit from last year, and this will be my first time there, super excited. |
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Corner balance and alignment
NOW it's time to go racing!
Last weekend was interesting, got the MCS 1w suspension installed just in time to hit the track, WITHOUT corner balance and alignment. Of course, the car tried to kill me. Looking forward to auto club Sunday now that it's set up. |
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I'll see you guys at a few events next year! I'm going to give up a few days at NJMP for Watkins, Lime Rock and to give Club Motorsports a try. |
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I would focus on the component that matters most: the one between the seat and the steering wheel
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With more clear laps and perhaps warmer track I feel I could dip under 3 min though. But it’s still all driver development as far as I can tell, in my case...
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12-07-2020, 06:01 PM | #982 | |
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Depends what you’re after in the end. I no longer strive for just chasing a time and why I’ve given up driving competitively. I now only mod for safety and/or to reduce consumable costs. I run NT01 because they are the best budget tire, not because they are the fastest. I do look at my times, but it is more about improving my driving than improving the car. That being said, I do understand the appeal of optimizing a chassis, having done so myself for quite a few years. It is a very costly endeavour in both time and money though. I’ve become too lazy for that (and also having other life obligations) .
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I agree these cars are well balanced, the only chassis flaw is Macpherson strut front suspension vs double A-arm, but we knew that buying the car. So the camber plates are a must to save front tires.
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Very true, but depending how NY a is doing vs neighboring states, they may reinstate restrictions anytime. Maybe check a month before, but I tried that and then they brought the restrictions back days before my event. Personally I might wait until the situation clarifies a little (vaccine etc), there are plenty of tracks I can go to in the meantime.
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I believe for most of us, buying the go fast bits either reduces the overall consumption cost or just continues to renew the interest in the hobby. It's like guys dumping thousands into their mountain bikes to have only so so times on Strava. It is about the fun in the end |
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My point was more than it can become a costly spiral in both time and money to try to chase lap times. Don't ask me how I know .
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I suggest you join an organization with a very established instructor core group, like BMACCA or PCA, and track with them. Going to the track without instruction is practically worthless when you're starting out. |
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Sebring is a nice track, I have to visit sometime. 1200 miles is a 1 day trip... but it is pretty far is something bad happens. |
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