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Old 09-08-2011, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JBCOBRA View Post
Sure, you take can your foot off the gas all the way. Gotta get ready for the next turn
Anything over a buck-fitty is pretty hairy, I think. But these cars really shine in 50-130 zone
I agree. My top speed was just before the slowest corner at Roebling Road, so the transition from max acceleration to max braking was very short. The keys are to be straight when you do it, and match the RPM to wheel speed when downshifting to avoid locking up the rear wheels.
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