I remember reading about a motorcyclist talking about how he's been told that some motorcyclist say a freshly paved track has better grip, and others say it is better gripped after the cars have gone through it. This has always confused me, but thank you for sharing that it is better when theres rubber on the surface because rubber on rubber creates more grip. Keep it up!
Thanks! You gotta think about tire grip having 2 components, each favoring it's own conditions; one likes a sticky surface, the other likes a rough surface. Different tires will favor these 2 ways of gripping differently. As you can imagine, a new track is very rough but not as sticky, and a used track is sticky but not as rough.
Thanks! It's probably cuz I started real-world (long before) I got into sim. But I spend much more time in sim since, because it's just so much easier to access, for me and everyone else too!
Dude, I raced pro-rally many years, and even I didn't see that slide coming out of 1 ! Nice recovery, considering what you where driving. John Biffin would be impressed (He rallied a Porsche, before Quattro ... yes I'm that old)
LoL thanks! But that wasn't me. It was a friend and fellow instructor who was willing to share the footage. But you're right about even you not being able to see it, which goes to show how snappy the car gets when we cross the dry line. BTW, I actually started this hobby in a subaru during the McRae era! 😀
Hey thanks for Checking in on me! I've just been super busy. I may have a teaser on what I've been working on. I'll post something on the channel. As for the videos, it's just increasingly difficult to find time. I think if I can find an editor to help me, I can do a better job of getting videos posted...
A little question: how much does a good posture improve your precision? I play with a chair and a wheel on a desk, but sometimes I can't feel the brake as I want ( i think to do 30% but I press only 20%). Do I have to improve my sensation or the position is the real issue?
I play on desk as well, maybe try making sure your pedals, wheel and chair are placed in the same position every time That way muscle memory will build easier since the actual leg movement is the same between sessions
Proper seating position is very important. It's the first thing I evaluate with a new student in sim or real-world. IRL, poor seating position is also considered a safety issue. I sometimes have new students that use a desk and chair. At some point I'll put up a video on this but as far as pedals go, you need to be seated low enough so you are pushing away from the pedals, and not down on to them. In the latter, you have nothing to push against from. It goes without saying that make sure your chair doesn't move while you're in the sim.
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Excellent
I had no idea the massive amounts of things to consider for wet racing. Thanks for enlightening me!!
Glad you found it helpful!
I remember reading about a motorcyclist talking about how he's been told that some motorcyclist say a freshly paved track has better grip, and others say it is better gripped after the cars have gone through it. This has always confused me, but thank you for sharing that it is better when theres rubber on the surface because rubber on rubber creates more grip. Keep it up!
Thanks! You gotta think about tire grip having 2 components, each favoring it's own conditions; one likes a sticky surface, the other likes a rough surface. Different tires will favor these 2 ways of gripping differently. As you can imagine, a new track is very rough but not as sticky, and a used track is sticky but not as rough.
Great info , such an underrated channel , you share more info from real world experience than most simracers out there 🙏
Thanks! It's probably cuz I started real-world (long before) I got into sim. But I spend much more time in sim since, because it's just so much easier to access, for me and everyone else too!
@@LastTenth and it's cheaper when you crush into a wall 😅
@@sirsiriussowhyIt's cheaper even if you don't crash it into a wall. 🤣
Wonderful video as always.
Dude, I raced pro-rally many years, and even I didn't see that slide coming out of 1 ! Nice recovery, considering what you where driving. John Biffin would be impressed (He rallied a Porsche, before Quattro ... yes I'm that old)
LoL thanks! But that wasn't me. It was a friend and fellow instructor who was willing to share the footage. But you're right about even you not being able to see it, which goes to show how snappy the car gets when we cross the dry line.
BTW, I actually started this hobby in a subaru during the McRae era! 😀
Haven’t seen your stuff in a while, hope you’re doing good man! Miss your content
Hey thanks for Checking in on me! I've just been super busy. I may have a teaser on what I've been working on. I'll post something on the channel. As for the videos, it's just increasingly difficult to find time. I think if I can find an editor to help me, I can do a better job of getting videos posted...
Thanks for sharing this, iRacing will be very helpgul in my next karting season
Karting in the rain... it's sooo much fun but it sucks so much w/o decent rain gear.
A little question: how much does a good posture improve your precision? I play with a chair and a wheel on a desk, but sometimes I can't feel the brake as I want ( i think to do 30% but I press only 20%). Do I have to improve my sensation or the position is the real issue?
I play on desk as well, maybe try making sure your pedals, wheel and chair are placed in the same position every time
That way muscle memory will build easier since the actual leg movement is the same between sessions
Proper seating position is very important. It's the first thing I evaluate with a new student in sim or real-world. IRL, poor seating position is also considered a safety issue. I sometimes have new students that use a desk and chair. At some point I'll put up a video on this but as far as pedals go, you need to be seated low enough so you are pushing away from the pedals, and not down on to them. In the latter, you have nothing to push against from. It goes without saying that make sure your chair doesn't move while you're in the sim.
@@mattBLACKpunk the only thing I noticed is the distance from the wheel. I think it's too close to me.
@@LastTenth thanks, i'll try to change the position, but will be hard. I went for a gt position due to my type of seat that isn't really that low.