kenny s13
That guy with the ls1 his 1st runs were absolutely shit. Throwing the wheel and letting go letting the car do whatever it wants. His 2nd runs were much better a lot more precise, better steering control etc.
For the more advanced drivers on here i think this is a great video. Im not a fan of people just letting the steering wheel slide in their hand and letting the car do what it wants. Learn your car and your steering and if your going to ' throw ' the wheel learn when to catch it and the more you can keep your hands on the wheel. The better you will drive. Also keep your hands on the wheel. Once you make your gear selection bring your hands back the wheel.
I have lost count how many times i've seen this issue on the skidpad while instructing drivers. I see drivers with horrible driving positions and they keep 1 hand on the shifter. This is a very bad habit to have. And it is extemely hard to break. Use 2 hands people and properly adjust your seating position.
Also notice how he extends his slides with the ebrake. He only uses it to extend. Not to initiate. You might ask why he does that? My theory is initiating with ebrake not only slows you down, but almost always when you initiate with it you wait to set the angle, then bring the revs up and release the clutch, then bring your hands back to the wheel to continue your slide.
Why do all that work when you can initiate in other forms and be faster while minimizing the strain on your car?
So your basically having to loose entry speed, Push the clutch in and keep the revs up to keep the car in its power band, and take your hands off the wheel. Most drivers in sfl use their ebrake and throw themselves way off the line they were going for, while dropping their motor out of its power band. Not all but most. It just takes practice to get it right.
Everyone has a different style that suits them. Choose what works best for you on whatever track or road you encounter. The more techniques you practice the more versatile your driving will get.
I see too many people going to the skidpad and practicing the same stuff over and over. Switch it up a bit initiate by weight transfer, clutch kick, ebrake, every run switch it up. It will make you a way better driver in no time. trust me.
And last but not least, when you spin out stop. Let off the gas. Staying on the gas and doing donuts isn't going to get you anywhere. If you spin out just drive off the course. You'll have another run after that. Just have fun stop and try to notice where you messed up.
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