*The FL5 Track Junkie Thread*

[TW00Si]

Sweet! IDK how much crossover there will be from low HP RWD to the FL5 but I'm sure there is something.

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[yeaitsahonda]

I think just some seat time to get comfortable with the grip limits of the car will help you a bunch. Your line looks pretty good everywhere. I think the turn where it looks most off to me is T5. At the 34 sec mark there is some curbing you can see on the left side of the track. I like to get track left near that curbing so I can be parallel with it to start my turn in for T5. Being out all the way track left will help you turn in a little later and apex where they have the cone set up. You were a little early and had to wait to get on the power until you were coming down the hill. I think ideally you want to be on the power going over it. These cars will likely just rip the front tires off when it gets light but a little lift at the top and then back on the power would be good.

 

[yeaitsahonda]

Here is an example of how I do T5. You kinda have to hustle the car track left after T4 but the setup for T5 is pretty important for the long straight that comes after it.

 

[PointByPatrol]

Here is an example of how I do T5. You kinda have to hustle the car track left after T4 but the setup for T5 is pretty important for the long straight that comes after it.

That looks like a pretty difficult track with some very difficult turn over the crests of hills! I'd imagine you've got to stay pretty hard on the throttle to keep the back tight to the ground to prevent spins!

 

[yeaitsahonda]

That looks like a pretty difficult track with some very difficult turn over the crests of hills! I'd imagine you've got to stay pretty hard on the throttle to keep the back tight to the ground to prevent spins!

I think the difficulty level is what makes it so much fun in low HP cars. From T2-T5 the car is on that fine line of enough slip angle to be fast but not enough to loop it. So rewarding to get it right. Then the final turn is that long banked sweeper. Such a great track and races really well.

 

[svvitch]

I guess I'm buying some wheels today ?

 

[TW00Si]

I think just some seat time to get comfortable with the grip limits of the car will help you a bunch. Your line looks pretty good everywhere. I think the turn where it looks most off to me is T5. At the 34 sec mark there is some curbing you can see on the left side of the track. I like to get track left near that curbing so I can be parallel with it to start my turn in for T5. Being out all the way track left will help you turn in a little later and apex where they have the cone set up. You were a little early and had to wait to get on the power until you were coming down the hill. I think ideally you want to be on the power going over it. These cars will likely just rip the front tires off when it gets light but a little lift at the top and then back on the power would be good.

Thanks for the pointer on T5. I did not like this small crest at all. The front tires drops at different times and I never felt like I could be on the power going down it.
I tried following the lines and deviated a bit due to lack of confidence to get on the throttle. I know I was fill in the blank footing it at places where I need to be full throttle.
Yeah I need to go back and set it straight.

 

[svvitch]

I have similar struggles on a few corners where more throttle feels just wrong, but it stabilizes the car and is faster. I do love those corners where the car catches itself on those off-camber crests way too much fun.

 

[svvitch]

@Rexpelagi 18x11 + 44 did you manage to get the correct center bore 64.1 or are you running rings? The anthracite color is like $1150 for a set.

 

[Rexpelagi]

@Rexpelagi 18x11 + 44 did you manage to get the correct center bore 64.1 or are you running rings? The anthracite color is like $1150 for a set.

I have the 72.56mm bore with rings from Apex (many times with other vehicles/wheels I don't even run rings, but Apex makes it easy).

 

[yeaitsahonda]

Thanks for the pointer on T5. I did not like this small crest at all. The front tires drops at different times and I never felt like I could be on the power going down it.
I tried following the lines and deviated a bit due to lack of confidence to get on the throttle. I know I was fill in the blank footing it at places where I need to be full throttle.
Yeah I need to go back and set it straight.

The crest can definitely be nerve racking. If you set up wider and turn in later it will have you pointed further down track as you crest the hill which should help with the making it feel more comfortable as you won't feel like you're accelerating towards the grass on the left at exit. As for the pace, just take your time and slowly work up speed as you're comfortable. These are expensive cars. No need to go full send next time out. Just have fun and explore what the car is capable of.

 

[svvitch]

I don't really need more wheels, right? Even on sale?

 

[Tougefl5]

I don't really need more wheels, right? Even on sale?

Buy some brakes or pick up a new hpfp lol

 

[svvitch]

Thank you for the positive encouragement ?

Wheels AND a HPFP.

 

[Tougefl5]

Thank you for the positive encouragement ?

Wheels AND a HPFP.

I believe full race is on sale right now. Mike at Axion Industries was talking about it last night.

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