Barber helpful hints?

InTTruder · #1 12-30-2007, 05:12 PM

I really was inconsistent at two places on BMP: the 4-5, 5, 5-6 "set", and the final uphill at (14-15? who knows the correct numbers?) getting back down and onto the front straight.

On 5, I couldn't see a consistent turn in. The TT Quattro liked going deep, but the car finally would "hop" a bit (think autocross: I was counter-steering to keep my line). I didn't feel too fast, just too deep, and when I backed off then my entry seemed too early and I had a sluggish exit.

The last two turns really are a set (I know, most are 'connected' in series). Coming up the hill to 14, I couldn't see the apron and wound up pointing at a tree in the stand behind the turn for my reference. Only then could I turn sharp right for the short downhill chute, and get out onto the front straight well.

Would love insights from anyone, but espceially anyone driving the medium power quattro platforms.

Skeen · #2 12-30-2007, 05:22 PM

First, let's make sure we're talking about the right areas. Here's a track map with turn numbers so that we can be consistent. I assume you're talking about the 7-8 complex and T14-15 (as you said).

Perhaps the best thing I can do is show you some video of what I do.

Watch some video and confirm the areas you want to work on and we can help you out some more.

InTTruder · #3 12-30-2007, 05:40 PM

Michael-
thanks- I was talking about the 4-5-6 complex (end of the 2nd straight). I actually managed the kink at 7-8 pretty well, but as I worked the day I had difficulty increase at the earlier set for some odd reason, trying too hard I suppose. I got better at 7-8.

14-15 are correct for the last set.

I'll watch the video thanks!