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My somewhat restrictive opinions on tire choice for today:I didn't feel safe driving the Focus on RE-71Rs to the event so I brought the Elantra on General Altimax RT-43s (super cheap all seasons). I felt severely held back by the tires, they just got super greasy and wore off in chunks from the shoulders. I think there was enough grip out there to warrant the sticky tires.I think further than just considering the tire compound it is also worth considering how much tread was left on the tires and how heat cycled out or old they were. I think even 2 tires of the same model might behave differently once it gets this cold depending on their history.So often we see a course where there is a clear right answer, and a car where there is a clear right setup. It is nice to see people trying out different things to see what sticks! (pun intended)I regret my decision to bring the Elantra today, even more so when I read the scores and discovered I was bumped another 3 positions all the way to 16th in the final minutes of the day Great job everybody putting on this event - I had a blast today despite the weather and numb-to-the-point-of-painful feet I was suffering.Also - just curious, but what was done to that 240 to put it all the way down in FSP?
Oh, one more thing!I wouldn't have thought to ever ask this before, but how do cones count when they shatter? Do we go by the biggest remaining piece? I saw one where the base was run over smashing off one corner which flew well out of the box, but enough of the base remained for the majority of the cone to remain upright and within the box. I assume that didn't count but how much of the cone has to leave the box (separated from the cone that remains within the box)? 50.0001%?
Quote from: zero10 on October 08, 2016, 11:17:35 PMOh, one more thing!I wouldn't have thought to ever ask this before, but how do cones count when they shatter? Do we go by the biggest remaining piece? I saw one where the base was run over smashing off one corner which flew well out of the box, but enough of the base remained for the majority of the cone to remain upright and within the box. I assume that didn't count but how much of the cone has to leave the box (separated from the cone that remains within the box)? 50.0001%?Cool question!I think the answer has to be something that does not depend on a judgement call on the marshal's part. Just like going to the left of a pointer cone, but hitting a cone. It doesn't matter what side of the car hit the cone, the fact that you hit it means that you were on course.So, probably something along the line of "if any part of the cone base is still inside or touching the chalked box, then no penalty accrues"
I'm just out for fun, I have no intention of being competitive, so I class myself in a manner that won't cause a stink. The car is stock (100whp/2900lbs) aside from suspension and seats.
Quote from: zero10 on October 08, 2016, 11:11:55 PMAlso - just curious, but what was done to that 240 to put it all the way down in FSP?I'm just out for fun, I have no intention of being competitive, so I class myself in a manner that won't cause a stink. The car is stock (100whp/2900lbs) aside from suspension and seats.
Also - just curious, but what was done to that 240 to put it all the way down in FSP?