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It's difficult to quantify - that's why I had to resort to a vague term like vibe. I think it would be a combination of how relaxed a driver looks, how determined, how accurate... and I gues you pick tose up from body language.
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It depends on your class, location and budget.
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Hi James,
I find the rear speed sensor is perfectly adequate, but the front wheel speed sensor can be better because it eliminates the effects of locking the rear brake. -
The genearl rule would be to increase the width at the front, and decrease it at the rear. Its never so simple as that so go out and try lots of settings.
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Not to wear a rib protector to me is pretty crazy!
There is a new one designed so that you can maintain your feel for the kart by Iztech. Write to kevin@iztechkartseats.com -
There are definately no limits, but when you feel you are close to the limit you should be looking for small improvements. It's when you start looking for too much improvement that you make mistakes and get inconsistent lap times
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I'm not sure just yet, we need to see some more races
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I'd say there are many different driving styles that work, and the more closely you study drivers the differences you see
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At the moment I think it's fair to say that Rotax is attracting more drivers with a trac record of success.
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In the wet it is hard to generate enough lateral force the lift the inside rear wheel so the kart can turn. Did you move the front wheels to the widest setting possible yet
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can you be more specific? normally there isnt much choice with where you put them
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My first assesment of a driver is to look first at the general vibes they give when they drive. So that comes from how relaxed, strong and purposeful they look. If you look at guys winning you will see what I mean.
After that I look at braking, lines, smoothness of steering and throttle control.
All these are what to observe closely, pick up on what they do well and tell them. what they are weak on, figure a way to instruct them to improve rather than tellingthem whats wrong. I hope that makes sense -
You have no choice but to use the gearing which is fastest with the kit you have, so you'll have to test it.
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you cant brake so violently and you need to focus on exit speed
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yes many. While you are not racing carry on training hard for fitness. keep a good attitude and offer to help teams and businesses for free at the track. let people see that you still want to be around and that you are still determined, and someone will become interested!
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Is the chassis alignment perfect? have it all checked properly
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It could be, I have seen drivers improve a great deal by changing what they eat. They have gone for dried fruit and nuts, pasta and eat with a little and often approach. Also drink loads of water and only use isotonic type drinks if its hot and you need to replace salts
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OK, sounds like they want you to make the most of your corner exits. perhaps they can see you losing out to other drivers on your exits and they want you to quit sliding, and get maximum traction on exit. Maybe that is where the 2 tenths are
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The idea is the higher the ride height the greater the weight transfer across the kart to the outside tyre, so a high ride hight might sound strange for high grip. But I'm guessing that they were looking for a nicely balancd kart and thats how they hit the sweet spot. The problem with kart set ups is that the effects arent always predictable, strange things happen. keep an open mind and try everything!
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I have some good tips for you here
http://www.evenflow.co.uk/overtaking.htm
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