BirkinBernie
10-14-2007, 07:35 PM
Hi all!
It's not too late! If you are planning on entering the Southwest Se7ens Festival next weekend, there is still time. I need to hear from you by Thursday because that is when we will be placing the order for the box lunches for Saturday evening.
For event and entry info, please go to:
http://mysite.verizon.net/bclong7/5th7fest.html
Our featured speaker this year, driving instructor Neal Bellamy, has provided some info regarding the lot where the autocross will be held:
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This is an asphalt lot with a gentle slope, and with a
worn sealer coat. There has been lots of traffic on
the sealer, so a lot of it is gone in many areas.
The surface is smooth, and does not shed debris, so no
marbles develop. The grip is decent, but less than
normal naked asphalt.
You will need a fairly soft setup. If you have
adjustable shocks, be prepared to adjust them between
runs. You will probably need to use little to no bump
in either end, a small amount of front rebound, and
likely little to no rear rebound.
If you have an adjustable front sway bar, have the
tools needed to soften it (longer moment arm). If you
have a rear sway bar, you may need to either set it at
the softest setting (for adjustable bars), or to
disconnect it entirely.
You will likely need to adjust your driving style to
be sure to be in control (not too fast) at corner
entry (especially for off camber turns). If you go
into a corner too fast and start pushing, it will seem
like an eternity before the front grips again and you
regain steering control.
Also, it will be important to be smooth and careful on
throttle application. Too much throttle too soon on
corner exit can also cause power on understeer. Correct that with more careful throttle application
and/or more rear shock bump setting.
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I hope we see you next weekend!
Bernie Long
Chairman, Southwest Se7ens Festival
It's not too late! If you are planning on entering the Southwest Se7ens Festival next weekend, there is still time. I need to hear from you by Thursday because that is when we will be placing the order for the box lunches for Saturday evening.
For event and entry info, please go to:
http://mysite.verizon.net/bclong7/5th7fest.html
Our featured speaker this year, driving instructor Neal Bellamy, has provided some info regarding the lot where the autocross will be held:
-----------------------------
This is an asphalt lot with a gentle slope, and with a
worn sealer coat. There has been lots of traffic on
the sealer, so a lot of it is gone in many areas.
The surface is smooth, and does not shed debris, so no
marbles develop. The grip is decent, but less than
normal naked asphalt.
You will need a fairly soft setup. If you have
adjustable shocks, be prepared to adjust them between
runs. You will probably need to use little to no bump
in either end, a small amount of front rebound, and
likely little to no rear rebound.
If you have an adjustable front sway bar, have the
tools needed to soften it (longer moment arm). If you
have a rear sway bar, you may need to either set it at
the softest setting (for adjustable bars), or to
disconnect it entirely.
You will likely need to adjust your driving style to
be sure to be in control (not too fast) at corner
entry (especially for off camber turns). If you go
into a corner too fast and start pushing, it will seem
like an eternity before the front grips again and you
regain steering control.
Also, it will be important to be smooth and careful on
throttle application. Too much throttle too soon on
corner exit can also cause power on understeer. Correct that with more careful throttle application
and/or more rear shock bump setting.
-----------------------------------------
I hope we see you next weekend!
Bernie Long
Chairman, Southwest Se7ens Festival