Best way to maximize G's on skidpad?
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Best way to maximize G's on skidpad?
I notice that some competitions, like One-Lap of America, have a skid pad component that ranks everyone on maximum lateral Gs generated.
What's the best way to change the setup to gain the maximum Gs for a skid pad. Remember you have to drive in both directions around the circle, it's usually watered down, and your maximum G in one direction is averaged with your maximum in the other.
Assume adjustable bars (or do you just disconnect them?) and adjustable shocks (what internal shock pressure too?). Tire pressures?
Opinions on the best way to get the most out of a car?
What's the best way to change the setup to gain the maximum Gs for a skid pad. Remember you have to drive in both directions around the circle, it's usually watered down, and your maximum G in one direction is averaged with your maximum in the other.
Assume adjustable bars (or do you just disconnect them?) and adjustable shocks (what internal shock pressure too?). Tire pressures?
Opinions on the best way to get the most out of a car?
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Melting Slicks
The skidpad rewards a lot more oversteer than you would find acceptable in a track, autocross or even a street car. Lowering the front roll stiffness or increasng the rear is important to optimizing skid pad numbers.
Camber settings are similar, but rear toe can also be "exercised" to improve the numbers.
Camber settings are similar, but rear toe can also be "exercised" to improve the numbers.