Discussion
Had to add a sticker to the back.
Because it did this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Z6OQFYek8
Squeeky bum moment at the last corner but it wasn't too bad.
Because it did this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Z6OQFYek8
Squeeky bum moment at the last corner but it wasn't too bad.
Nice one Byff - Good, sensible lap, building as you learn 
Next thing that you need to get your Cerb is a set of these then we'll be able to see the track on the next videoed lap
Next thing that you need to get your Cerb is a set of these then we'll be able to see the track on the next videoed lap
Under 10 mins BTG on your first trip is great, especially on a busy lap. I still had no idea which way the track went after only five laps, whereas you seemed very confident. Also you had good awareness, and no ego getting in your way, very impressive. There were a few times where I was hoping you would change up (9:48 for instance), but you didn't; on the other hand you were very cautious around the Ring recovery vehicle which was excellent.
However, I don't understand why the rear stepped out at Galgenkopf (holding 3rd for too long perhaps?), the surface is very smooth there, so if that had happened to me I would have been very 'disappointed'. Having said that the tyres seemed generally quite vocal, despite being difficult to hear over the entertaining exhaust note, so I reckon they were holding you back. I rarely hear a squeak out of my AD08's, they just work.
If you've got the bug then you will already be planning your next trip. I'll be there again in two weeks time for DN16, and I've already been five times this year (although once was in a truck to collect my dead Cerb).
However, I don't understand why the rear stepped out at Galgenkopf (holding 3rd for too long perhaps?), the surface is very smooth there, so if that had happened to me I would have been very 'disappointed'. Having said that the tyres seemed generally quite vocal, despite being difficult to hear over the entertaining exhaust note, so I reckon they were holding you back. I rarely hear a squeak out of my AD08's, they just work.
If you've got the bug then you will already be planning your next trip. I'll be there again in two weeks time for DN16, and I've already been five times this year (although once was in a truck to collect my dead Cerb).
ukkid35 said:
Under 10 mins BTG on your first trip is great, especially on a busy lap. I still had no idea which way the track went after only five laps, whereas you seemed very confident. Also you had good awareness, and no ego getting in your way, very impressive. There were a few times where I was hoping you would change up (9:48 for instance), but you didn't; on the other hand you were very cautious around the Ring recovery vehicle which was excellent.
However, I don't understand why the rear stepped out at Galgenkopf (holding 3rd for too long perhaps?), the surface is very smooth there, so if that had happened to me I would have been very 'disappointed'. Having said that the tyres seemed generally quite vocal, despite being difficult to hear over the entertaining exhaust note, so I reckon they were holding you back. I rarely hear a squeak out of my AD08's, they just work.
If you've got the bug then you will already be planning your next trip. I'll be there again in two weeks time for DN16, and I've already been five times this year (although once was in a truck to collect my dead Cerb).
I appreciate your comments, coming from a seasoned pro, I'm open to critique.However, I don't understand why the rear stepped out at Galgenkopf (holding 3rd for too long perhaps?), the surface is very smooth there, so if that had happened to me I would have been very 'disappointed'. Having said that the tyres seemed generally quite vocal, despite being difficult to hear over the entertaining exhaust note, so I reckon they were holding you back. I rarely hear a squeak out of my AD08's, they just work.
If you've got the bug then you will already be planning your next trip. I'll be there again in two weeks time for DN16, and I've already been five times this year (although once was in a truck to collect my dead Cerb).
My tyres were Uniroyal RainSport3's as I was expecting s
tty weather, but it was really hot and all parts of the track were bone dry. I think holding 3rd was a contributing factor to the back end stepping out, I was listening to see if I'd lifted off, but I don't think I did - just held it ready to shoot off down the straight.I am planning my next trip, might have to give a DN a go next year. Wife is adamant I'm not going back, but she's just a gurl, she ain't stopping me.
Hope you have a successful trip.
The Rainsports are quite soft with a flexible side wall, I expect they were getting very hot by the end of the lap which would explain the twitch.
One piece of very good tuition I have had on track driving was to take one gear higher than you think necessary in the Cerb, it has enough grunt to pull hard in a higher gear and it keeps the car more settled in the corners allowing for higher cornering speeds and an overall quicker time. I spent half an hour trying different gears on corners round Cadwell Park and knocked a second off my lap time while being more gentle on the car.
One piece of very good tuition I have had on track driving was to take one gear higher than you think necessary in the Cerb, it has enough grunt to pull hard in a higher gear and it keeps the car more settled in the corners allowing for higher cornering speeds and an overall quicker time. I spent half an hour trying different gears on corners round Cadwell Park and knocked a second off my lap time while being more gentle on the car.
Mr Cerbera said:
Nice one Byff - Good, sensible lap, building as you learn
Next thing that you need to get your Cerb is a set of these then we'll be able to see the track on the next videoed lap
Hi Paul, I got a set of blades and arms from Leven a couple of days back, they really are good and seem to fit the extreme curves at the edge of the screen quite well Next thing that you need to get your Cerb is a set of these then we'll be able to see the track on the next videoed lap
Regards
Simon
SimonKD said:
Mr Cerbera said:
Nice one Byff - Good, sensible lap, building as you learn
Next thing that you need to get your Cerb is a set of these then we'll be able to see the track on the next videoed lap
Hi Paul, I got a set of blades and arms from Leven a couple of days back, they really are good and seem to fit the extreme curves at the edge of the screen quite well Next thing that you need to get your Cerb is a set of these then we'll be able to see the track on the next videoed lap
Regards
Simon
Ooh, and talking of stickers, acquired this weekend....
Edited by Mr Cerbera on Tuesday 20th September 14:39
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