bball7754 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Tom/Mike - do we need to display the number that we registered on our car? I think I have number 11. Mike - Still haven't made a camera purchase, so if you have a spare..... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 In an ideal world you should display your number - painters tape or similar non marking tape is perfect. I have a whole new roll at my garage there and we can use that. I actually forgot to last weekend and drove all day without anyone noticing...oops! :reface: Then again I was the only maroon seven out and about. Steve - I have a spare camera set aside for you and will rig it up either at the bbq the night before or that first morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK400 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hey guys, just curious, if one has a standard Caterham 6 speed transmission, what are the typical gears used on the NJMP tracks? I ask because I think I'll still be out of a 4th gear by then. Also, can you please remind me which tracks we are scheduled to drive on, Friday? Saturday? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Lightening both days. I use mostly 3-4-5th. Occ 6th. But, an experienced instructor there once told us we'd learn to be better on that track if we just selected one gear and did it all in that gear. I guess it wld simplify things? I think you will be ok jumping from 3rd to 5th. It's not that much different than 3rd-4th on the 5sp T9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) Sebastien, with my 6 speed and K series combo, I mostly use, 5th and 6th gear, with 4th only coming in at turn 4 and turn 7. With a Duratec, you probably can get by with 5th and 6th if yours pulls as strongly as Croc and Karl's. My K series likes to be revved and the six speed is a great match to help it keep in the power band. Turns 4 and 7 are the only left handers on Lightning. 4 is a the last of a 3 turn set, that our cars take as one big sweeper thru turns 2 and 3, at say 80++ mph then a left for 4 down to maybe 65-70. That's the one to avoid driving behind Kitcat, as he ALWAYS cuts the corner and throws up a bunch of stones. Turn 7 is at the end of a long curving straight. (turn 6) which goes down hill to the hard left hander. Straight away speed is maybe 100-110mph, then down to 55-60ish for turn 7 and then back up to around 100++ before entering the bowl at 85++. or so. Coming out of the bowl, you'll shift into 6th down the front straight and then down to 5th for turn 1. Tom Edited June 19, 2014 by yellowss7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK400 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Thanks guys. Obviously lots to learn and figure out. Croc, I hope you have a bumper sticker somewhere on the back of your car to remind people that you'd rather be off-roading or that you are ready to use dubious methods (like throwing stones) at new shinny cars to keep competition away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK400 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Well I meant Kitcat.. sorry Croc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Well I meant Kitcat.. sorry Croc! Naaaa . . . . Croc's fine. :smilielol5: . . . . . . :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Well I meant Kitcat.. sorry Croc! :rofl: Back to the original question, at Lightning I use gears on my CSR as follows: Main straight - 6th gear T1 - 4th gear but no problems doing it in 5th. Its certainly not a 3rd gear corner. T2 - 5th T3/T4/T5 - 4th (or 5th depending on my mood). T5 I think is safer taken in 5th since the backside of the corner hump helps give you a acceleration boost onto that straight and you are less likely to get caught by the track dropping away which naturally rotates your car combined with you booting the throttle... T6 - 5th and into 6th before T7 T7 - 3rd The straight running up to the bowl - up to 5th Bowl - Either 4th or 5th depending on how I got the run out of T7. If I am in 4th into the bowl then I am changing mid corner to 5th as you run out of revs in the second half. Main straight - changing into 6th around just before the crest of the hill area With your duratec you can skip 4th and will not notice much difference. I have always practiced the single gear approach to a new circuit while I learn lines. You will be able to go around in 6th gear without much trouble although it will be a slower take up out of T7. A 5th and 6th approach to the day feels nicely natural on the car. When you sort out the lines you can add speed by dropping it into 3rd for T7 and then skip back up to 5th later. Edited June 20, 2014 by Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Uh, OH!!! we must be getting close because I actually went out and WASHED my Car!!!!!:willy_nilly::willy_nilly::willy_nilly: And I'm thinking of waxing it too. After 14 years it's not a show pony any more, more like a proven War horse. But I still like it!!!! I'm taking a couple sets of new Hoosiers R25B's over to the shop to get mounted. I'm going to be ready to show you guys how to do the bowl. :troll: Come on JULY!!! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Tom: To extend the life of those Hoosiers, Tire Rack recommends 2 coats of wax on them too, all around, especially on the contact patch. Forget heat cycling, this is a new technique, so don't be surprised if you haven't heard of it. The wax compound really helps the rubber molecules cure. Best to apply before every track session for maximum effect! Edited June 20, 2014 by Kitcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffee break Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Tom: To extend the life of those Hoosiers, Tire Rack recommends 2 coats of wax on them too, all around, especially on the contact patch. Forget heat cycling, this is a new technique, so don't be surprised if you haven't heard of it. The wax compound really helps the rubber molecules cure. Best to apply before every track session for maximum effect! Turtle Wax, Johnson Paste Wax, Brazilian Wax? If today was April 1st I'd laugh, but is this for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 LOL!!!!!! Use carnauba; gives the tires a nice, yellow hue after curing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Hey, Tom, If carnauba doesn't work, give the new tires a good bikini waxing. That will remove the molding nibs and provide improved grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I think Tom waxes his legs too for the aerodynamic benefits! :jester: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Just finished the second coat. Are you guys really Sure that waxing the slicks is a good thing??? They do look nice and shiny and water does really bead off them well. I think I'm going to put a third coat on, maybe it will make them even faster. :driving: After all this waxing, maybe I'll go get my nails done next. :rofl: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Great to hear you have taken this to heart Tom! Now for phase II: You know those tire-warmer covers they sell at Tire Rack that fit over the tire to keep in the heat between runs? Just leave them on when you return to the track! That way your tires will really heat up....AND they wont wear out thanks to the warmers and the wax interface between your tires and the harsh track surface:). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 LOL! You guys are killing me. Someone pass me a tissue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowss7 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 NAH, the tires are so shiny now that I don't want to cover them up. I tried to put some of that spray tire shine stuff on them but it just keeps beading up. I can't wait to try them out. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1Steve Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 My 888's need a fresh coat also Tom. Feel free to wax the S1 also and then go for a swim.... thanks Buddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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