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[quote=mikko]I find it’s mainly useful in a few corners if you’re having problems with excessive rear grip. You basically get the rear end to lose grip for a fraction of a second allowing for a bit of wheel spin to free up the kart and the engine.
I once had a really really bad bog out of a corner in Sepang. When the “jump” worked (got the rear to spin) it gave me almost 2 tenths :O … when it didn’t it was the same as if I didn’t jump.
Done really only when you’re still turning because in a straight line the engine doesn’t get bogged down by excessive rear grip.[/quote]
[quote=mikko]I find it’s mainly useful in a few corners if you’re having problems with excessive rear grip. You basically get the rear end to lose grip for a fraction of a second allowing for a bit of wheel spin to free up the kart and the engine.
I once had a really really bad bog out of a corner in Sepang. When the “jump” worked (got the rear to spin) it gave me almost 2 tenths :O … when it didn’t it was the same as if I didn’t jump.
Done really only when you’re still turning because in a straight line the engine doesn’t get bogged down by excessive rear grip.[/quote]
INTERESTING, got to try that….
……but not applicable for mykarters cos their tyres…..no grip.
Yazidm,
Thanks for update on the PFX scene…..there are no news/publicity for those not involved & the public, which is sad.
Btw, u forgot me too at Rd 3 🙂
kudos to all that competed.
the in car footage form nite drive and also morning rain is terrifying……and that is already from a much modified Mulsane Straight. ( now with kinks….)
It is my personal aspiration to race at least once in my lifetime, in the Le Mans 24hrs……ANY SPONSORS LISTENING? he he
LiL,
Pls check ur PM.
One word of clarification, I would recommend the RM1 driving to those with Rotax Driving experience….as the DD2 class ( which the RM1 races in ) comes with 2 gears, 4 brakes. Driving it well, takes some ability, which I think I have not enough of.
How fast this thing goes? Well, with the right track and gearing….160kph!
http://www.phossil.com/thom/Revenge%20of%20the%20RM1%20II.wmv
Here, I think 120kph at Elite is possible and that takes some big balls
to which I ALSO sadly lack!Its a nice to drive/race when u get it right ! he he
[quote=sabelt][quote=saa73]OK thanks for the feedback. I guess we took a risk on round 6 in view of the weather – but it was good to get feedback from a K2 perspective (Ajak) which illustrates the risk very clearly.
I would therefore agree that given the feedback, that this is a risky format and that there’s a lot of dependency on driver discipline, etc.
Best to shelve this idea as a long term option but I guess it may still be viable as a last resort option when faced with certain exceptional circumstances, eg our weather situation in rd 6…[/quote]
I dont mind paying for extra wet tires for k1 series in the future…
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Ramsey,A kart is not like a car. When u play in the rain, you will need to rebuild the engine immediately after….as water will find its way into the engine. Try mixing water with oil and add some sand/dirt and you have the best rubbing compound to wear your engine. How much is a re-built?
Then there the tyres which goes at RM600 plus a pop for new ones…..and surely everyone wants new ones so we have equal footing rite?
The cost will just add up and if you are willing to spend this, you wun be only playing My-Kart but KKS, RMC, AKOC too.
Just my 0.2 kupang worth.( harga minyak naik…)
[quote=timmsm]I’m deliberately keeping quiet 😛
Actually I’m UK size 10… so temptation is still at bay![/quote]
Not an issue – ever heard of bounded feet where it was then young to have small feet? Time to squeeze ur big foot into these, Mark!
erhhh…..Lobster dun have any feet to speak off rite? 😕
My opinion :
1) More karts on track, means more danger for sure irrespective of what class.
2) When you mix 2 classes, more maturity is very needed in ensuring the slower kart give in to the faster one.
3) In addition – K2 are not easy to start…..so make sure u start them first before letting the K1 out for the formation lap.
4) Resource wise – for scoring, no difference…..maybe even more confusion when K1 & K2 karts are locked in passing in formation….
5) The approach top speed between the 2 classes can be quite a difference…..Sat was NOT a true account of what this can be as it was wet….
Example for item 2.
Some will recall, I drove my private 125 kart in one of the earlier rounds…..and I can assure you, tho I had a higher top speed, no one gave way to me – not that I expect it and even tho I was not in the points. I think the racer in ALL OF US, will do the same – we naturally wun give in to the faster kart esp if someone in our same class is dicing close by!Summary – is time the issue for most now? If so, then this is POSSIBLE but you need plenty of discipline. I raced in KKS club races before on this format and always prayed hard, I dun get hit……125/piston ports.
For your own sake, if you have long hair – please please tie it up.
I will recommend that the My-Kart seniors go to extend of NOT allowing those who did not do so – to drive for that day.
If you are prevented from driving – please always remember its for your own safety. Yes, YOURS!
[quote=karter_stuart]table No|Name|DOB (dd-mmm-yy)|Age|Parent/Guardian|Contact
1|Nicholas Chung Eravelly|12-Nov-00|7+|Alfred Eravelly|0176973866
2|Faiz Rahman|22-May-96|12|Fazlur Rahman|0193855055
3|Nicolas Armien|?|?|??
4|Ian Tan Tet Ian|11-July-94|14|Patrick Tan|017-6898388 / +84 98 687 8338]
5|Vickramraaj Chan Gurusamy | 15-09-00|Ken Gurusamy | 0122101504
6|Stuart Gibbs | 04-Jan-’93 | Sandra Gibbs | 017-65-191-03[/quote]Thanks STUART!
Wai Leong apparently is in Jakarta….will see him this weekend, hope he is home!
