10% faster ?

[NoHachi]

If you run on Formula 3 handmedowns then there could be a fair bit left in the tires. The formula tires have a sweetspot that is good for around 1 event.. some say even less then that. After they've gone off they're no quicker then e.g. R888's. At least the slicks.. Do you run with a datalogger? Any data?

If you are still in the phase of learning then It simply doesn't pay to dump money into the car in terms of performance. Seat time and fresh rubber make you quicker. I cannot stress enough how important it is to have a reliable and running car to progress and learn. Budget tuning efforts can be a big risk! You need a tool you can rely on to work with.

For reference.. my friend the old rally guy now does timed runs on the nurburgring. All his clear laps are within 3 seconds of one another. Rain or dry (obviously running slower in the wet, but same consistency). Thats 3 seconds over 8 minutes and 22 kilometers or 6 tenths of a percent!! Thats what happens when you can consistently run a car at its limits, nailing each apex with a slight 4 wheel drift. I can't even do that on a playstation

The same strategy (seat time and a large supply of fresh rubber) has been deployed last year for a newbies shot at the dutch Max5cup. Result was a drivers and constructors championship in the first year.
Its also the reason I'm buying a more simple and reliable car and will be joining them on track for some drivealongs and tips. There is ~15% between an accomplished sporty driver and a pro. So enough scope for you to start kicking ass. As an added bragging bonus you get to say its a stock engine around the paddock.

Quote:Maybe Lyndon Galbraith can give you some tips
goulza22 [at] hotmail [dot] com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L16R2jXyeuw

Dear lord...that vid again. Awesome. Once you know how to drive similarly in a stock powered car..then the time has come to start adding power.