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Hi Alan,

alan wrote:

> I would like someone to post some setups that they use for racing, as
> opposed to setups for hotlaps. And, even better, setups from someone
> NOT using a split-axis controller (I'm guessing it makes a difference)
>

Check out my page http://members.home.net/gpl.mondsj/gpl
I use a regular T2 with combined gas/brake.
Just drive them like you drove in your parent cars when you were 16 ;)
IE: Trail braking is not required, just keep the car balanced an smooooth.

> That's where I've been stuck for a few days now. I've tried other
> people's setups, but find them undriveable - I cannot seem to avoid
> spinning under brakes.

I put the brake bias back (quite a bit) to brake faster because I don't
lock up the fronts; however, just move the bias forward say 55 or more if
you are spinning under braking.

My Eagle setup at Silverstone will spin easily under braking (but I use it
for racing).  Just do your braking in a straight line.

> I'm trying to work out just what it is about
> Alison's setups that helps me - from what I've read the fact it
> "understeers" is what helps beginners such as myself,

Correct, an understeering car is easier to drive but to go faster you need
to trail-brake (to get the rear to come around) or adjust the balance for
more front grip -- like my setups.

> but I'm not
> quite sure how to change that to a more conventional (faster?) setup
> gradually.
>

Try my Murasama / Monza setup.  It is quite easy to drive and quick :)

>
> As always, plenty to work on with GPL. What a superb piece of
> programming it is!
>

You said it!

>
> Cheers
>
> Alan (aka Spenser)

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Jason Monds
"My other car is a Ferrari"
http://members.home.net/gpl.mondsj/gpl - For my non trail-braking setups
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