Final test days in Targa Newfoundland Evo IX
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That's cool you've got experience in the event as a co-driver you should do fine. I didn't read enough of your other posts to know if you had any sort of seat time with rallies. Tarmac is really cool, it's too bad they don't really do it in the States. I totally know what you mean about being able to make changes quickly in turns - that's why I wondered if you were going to drive a static racing line or drift. If you commit to the drifting line/setup it's easier to make adjustments mid-corner. But it's much harder on tires and typically has a steeper initial learning curve on Tarmac. What type of cars did you co-drive for?
Best thing I've learned to be safe and quick in the Evo has been left foot braking. What a revelation. As for wear and tear, I'm expecting to eat through brakes and tires. I've got 6 RA-1s which will start at full tread and will be rotated into service to even out the wear over the 5 days. Brakes will get swapped out during the event as needed.
Yeah left-foot braking is killer. The first time I made the car turn by working the brakes was the coolest feeling. On gravel rallies it is totally magic - you feel that you can make the car do anything at anytime. I've been using it ever since.