Let's see YOUR track Evo
Nov 29, 2012, 10:37 AM
#786
[QUOTE=UMSTuning;10529753]Here is the latest revision on my car, just lost an engine so a fresh build is in progress...
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Awesome!
Driving from the rear seat? 
Is that just for better weight distribution; is it harder to see out the windshield/ windows?
QUOTE]Awesome!
Driving from the rear seat? Is that just for better weight distribution; is it harder to see out the windshield/ windows?
Nov 29, 2012, 06:31 PM
#787
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The bumper is an AIT Racing I-Spec filled in. The splitter definitely helped me win TTR at FIR main. Driving back that far is really cool, better feel for what the back end is doing, and since I'm a fat kid, moving me back really helps weight distribution since I'm nearly 10% of the cars weight! Thanks for the kind words guys!
Dec 2, 2012, 12:56 PM
#788
Do you guys prefer having your seat "on the ground"?
I have my seat pretty high up, and I like feeling "over the car" so to say - similar when I'm go-karting. I'm only 5'6, so I can throw a rubber seat under my *** at the gokarts, and feel much better, and produce better laptimes.
I'm skeptical of lowering the seat, but I've been meaning to try it out.
I have my seat pretty high up, and I like feeling "over the car" so to say - similar when I'm go-karting. I'm only 5'6, so I can throw a rubber seat under my *** at the gokarts, and feel much better, and produce better laptimes.
I'm skeptical of lowering the seat, but I've been meaning to try it out.
Dec 2, 2012, 01:13 PM
#789
I'm just over 6', but my upper torso is tall, so I lowered the seats in my cage build as much as possible for helmet clearance. I miss the commanding view, especially for autox (less so at the track), but it's usually a necessity for most for head clearance. Also helps lower CoG somewhat, too.
Dec 2, 2012, 01:39 PM
#790
I'm just over 6', but my upper torso is tall, so I lowered the seats in my cage build as much as possible for helmet clearance. I miss the commanding view, especially for autox (less so at the track), but it's usually a necessity for most for head clearance. Also helps lower CoG somewhat, too.
I've been told you get a much better feel at the track (road course) with a lower setup - not sure if this is true or not. I guess since I'm used to, and have had good luck with, a higher setup, I'm a little hesitant to try a lower setup.
What is CoG?
Dec 2, 2012, 02:03 PM
#791
If you look at how race cars are often set up, the driver, and in some cases passenger, is seated low and far back as possible. One for weight distribution, an other is of course cog. I also believe in having the seat as far back as possible for safety reasons; being by the b-pillar. I'm 5'5, and I have my seat as low as it can go, where I can barely give a point-by over the roof of the car.
Dec 2, 2012, 05:16 PM
#793
For AutoX, I sit pretty high. I like to be able to see (out of the corner of my eye) the cone when its at the front bumper.
For Road-Course, I sit MUCH lower. It’s not crucial to see how close you are to cones, plus you are looking much further ahead.
For Road-Course, I sit MUCH lower. It’s not crucial to see how close you are to cones, plus you are looking much further ahead.
Dec 3, 2012, 10:56 AM
#795
COG = Center of Gravity.
If you look at how race cars are often set up, the driver, and in some cases passenger, is seated low and far back as possible. One for weight distribution, an other is of course cog. I also believe in having the seat as far back as possible for safety reasons; being by the b-pillar. I'm 5'5, and I have my seat as low as it can go, where I can barely give a point-by over the roof of the car.
If you look at how race cars are often set up, the driver, and in some cases passenger, is seated low and far back as possible. One for weight distribution, an other is of course cog. I also believe in having the seat as far back as possible for safety reasons; being by the b-pillar. I'm 5'5, and I have my seat as low as it can go, where I can barely give a point-by over the roof of the car.
Ah, I see now! Makes total sense. I'm sure you sit very close to the steering wheel, like myself, right?
I'll have to go for a spin and test out how it feels.
Well, now you guys have me looking forward to changing up my seat position; thanks!