Willow Springs at Double Speed
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Channel: Jack Olsen · 2012 · Autos & Vehicles
This clip has been sped up 200%. I am NOT running sub-minute laps. The thing I was testing in this video is a new pair of LED lights I wired into the car. One comes on when I'm on throttle, and one comes on with the brakes. If you look in the inset picture on the left, you'll see the green (throttle) and red (brake) lights coming on just to the right of the shift selector. It's interesting to see the throttle light blip on when I'm heel-and-toeing. I also put an inset window with a rear-facing view from the car's license plate. It was the first session of the day, and it was already too hot for a quick lap. I knew I wasn't going to set any records, so I didn't put on any aero pieces and just took it easy. It might not be easy to see in the video, but I was getting more oversteer than usual. After this session, I loosened up my rear sway bar. I think the wing has been doing a good job of keeping my rear end planted in turns 2, 8 and 9. Without it, things were a little more fun. If you watch in the clip, there's almost a swaying side to side effect in the faster turns. It's easier to see sped up like this, and it takes a not-very-exciting session and makes it look a lot more thrilling.
