GTP_WRS Week 55 : Stuck in a Blender

[The Grim Reaper]

Here’s my first attempt. I’m at somewhat of a disability after yesterday as I’ve damaged my hand / wrist at work. Doctors think it’s a damaged tendon in my wrist. I’m having to use the pad as can bearly hold a steering wheel. So pad not too bad as only need my right thumb for steering. But hey ho I carry on.

21.355
15.274

Jamie 👍

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Update. Not the fastest I’ve done these splits but struggling to get a good run together with a full lap.

21.100
15.369

Jamie

 

[Speedy6543]

Online Event 55 : Stuck in a Blender (Sprints)


Mazda RX500 '70 @ Brands Hatch Indy

>> Go To Event Thread Here <<
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[MikeyLCR]

21.067
14.948

What a weird little thing, don't think I've ever driven one before.

 

[Gordy749]

My first go, currently using BB +2...

21.794
15.082

So far I'm only using 2 shifty points, from 4th to 3rd for turn one, then 3rd to 4th coming into the front straight. There is so much lag when changing gears... is anyone else shifting more?

 

[richroo]

So far I'm only using 2 shifty points, from 4th to 3rd for turn one, then 3rd to 4th coming into the front straight. There is so much lag when changing gears... is anyone else shifting more?

To shift or not to shift that is the question? Still trying to figure that one out myself..
Mr p put a clip up which sounds like he changed to second for the second corner and he said -3 bb..
I did make a couple of tenths but can't find the sweet spot for turn one yet , got to get a few laps in when i can concentrate better .

 

[GTP_randy]

@Mr P did you shift to 2nd for turn 2?

 

[Mr P]

@Mr P did you shift to 2nd for turn 2?

Turn 1 drop from 4th to 3rd gear and turn 2 drop to 2nd gear but over rev the nuts out of 2nd gear for an extra burst of speed accelerating towards turn 3.. gear up to 3rd at about 75mph 👍

 

[GTP_randy]

Turn 1 drop from 4th to 3rd gear and turn 2 drop to 2nd gear but over rev the nuts out of 2nd gear for an extra burst of speed accelerating towards turn 3.. gear up to 3rd at about 75mph 👍

Yep, just realized over reving 2nd gives you a burst. Weird.
Thanks for the info.
Hope you get a long session in tonight. 7 days straight of work is tough. Good kuck

 

[Pigpin13]

21.427
15.494

Well, this is different. Took me a few laps to keep it on the track. So far, I like it. I really like being able to step on the gas coming out of a turn and not spinning into another time zone.

 

[Pigpin13]

21.186
15.473

On the front stretch, waiting until 110 mph until shifting to 4th is a bit quicker too.

 

[GTP_Guido]

Nice improvement at the line

21.072
14.830

 

[GTP_randy]

20.706
14.793

Nice combo. 3rd for turn 2 is a definite no no.
@Mr P advice about bouncing it off the Rev limiter when going from 2nd to 3rd is spot on.

More to come tomorrow night. I love the short tracks.

Using BB +2

 

[Mires]

20.943
14.967

.4 at the line. Happy with small progress and sub 21s resp. sub15s times. ^^

 

[dranddad]

20.798
14.868

 

[richroo]

20.905
15.119


Keep making a mistake on my best laps
Gggrrrrrrrr

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Update. Trying to use my wheel while I have this splint on my wrist. Slight improvement

20.948
15.145

Jamie 👍

 

[Bass Addict]

20.903
14.900

Well...this is quite the change of pace from the previous TT. I think I nodded off a couple of times...

 

[markyboy92]

New splits, struggling for sector 2

20.649
14.827

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Update. Can’t do anymore my hand is dropping off. Slightly happier with my times

20.812
15.094

Jamie 👍

 

[Mires]

Technical question: does dropping gears from 3 to 2 in turns 3 and 6 (final) and straight back to 3rd before srepping on gas help with turn into these turns (3 and 6)?

Asking if I do something I do not need to do.

 

[The Grim Reaper]

Mires,

In a word yes.

I’ve found quickly dropping to 2 then straight back to 3 pulls the nose in on certain corners:tup:

Jamie 👍

 

[markyboy92]

Technical question: does dropping gears from 3 to 2 in turns 3 and 6 (final) and straight back to 3rd before srepping on gas help with turn into these turns (3 and 6)?

Asking if I do something I do not need to do.

Personally I keep it in 3rd gear, tryed both and find that better, can unsettle it I find and can put me off when approaching the corner, find it more consistent.

 

[MikeyLCR]

21.049
14.849

Never liked the Indy online or watching live, but at least its a short lap so you can get plenty done

 

[turnupdaheat]

Still fiddling around with brake balance. Came up with this so far on +2

20.754
14.753

 

[markyboy92]

Slightly slower splits but slightly faster at the line

20.681
14.816

Saw a .542 sector 1 at one point, sector 2 my Achilles hill

 

[Pigpin13]

21.422
15.117

Frustrated. To be continued...,

 

[GTP_Guido]

I think i reached my limit with this one

20.776
14.886

Last weeks combo was too fast for me.

 

[GTP_randy]

20.678
14.814

Slowly but surely.

Letting it bounce off the Rev limiter once from 3rd to 4th on the home stretch gave a slight boost in speed. More times than that was no gain.

 

[Mires]

Slight improvement:

20.810
15.043

.03 at the line. Hope to find another time till the deadline, feeling for the wheel is better day by day.