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rex:
And I just finished uploading the first video from the latest Hungaroring trip.

Here it is:



And a few words about it:
- first of all you will notice (in this film an all the others from this trip) that I am having problems with my shirt. Because of the shirt's sleeves I am having problems lifting my arm. This is constraining my arms movement and it is driving me mad. So, on all the films, you might see me lifting the arms for no apparent reason, lifting my shirt, etc.
- the cars that you may see in this video are (because you might not be able so see them properly because of the video quality):
* my friend with his white Skoda vRS Stage 3
* some really fast white Evos
* the white STI (GC) that managed a 2.03 best lap (WTCC's fastest lap was 1.56)
* a yellow Clio 197 Cup
* Alfa Romeo GTV 3.2
* a black Subaru Impreza WRX STI (GR)
* a Golf 1 Diesel that was really fast... I spoke to the owner and it had 1000kg (the doors only had the outer metal sheet, all the windows where plexi, etc) and 4 motion. I could not find out the bhp because he didn't speak English and I don't know Hungarian  :smiley:
* Alfa 147 GTA. A great, great looking car. One of my favorite hothatches.
- and one more thing regarding the lines: I learned to consistently be fast through bends 13 (sometimes I go very wide to overtake cars here because I am not sure if they see me or not) and 14, but I am overconfident in my powers and I began making mistakes on bends 11 and 8. All the other lines are pretty good in my opinion.



Comments (good or bad) are welcomed!

Cheers  :drinking:.

Frenzy:
i've read this thread from post 1 to its current end and it's a great read, i've watched some of your vids too - really good stuff keep up the good work  :happy2:  :driver:

the bruce:
Your car must handle well, especially with it's lighweight engine.
You were visibly faster on corners than your mates and slower on straights.

I think of clothing and was talking to some friends about this issue as well.
I prefer cord throusers cos they 'stick' on the seat. We have to wear long
throusers on our 'Slalom' (autocross) events. Short throusers aren't allowed
for safety.
I personally don't like wearing gloves although I have tried them. I miss a
good steering feel.
What about air condition? Off?

rex:
Frenzy Thank you very much for your words!  :drinking:



--- Quote from: the bruce on June 25, 2011, 01:01:43 pm ---You were visibly faster on corners than your mates and slower on straights.

--- End quote ---
Yes, you are right. I honestly think I am the slowest car on the straights.


--- Quote from: the bruce on June 25, 2011, 01:01:43 pm ---I personally don't like wearing gloves although I have tried them. I miss a good steering feel.

--- End quote ---
Basically my gear is:
- gloves: a must because I have sweaty hands and I can not drive more than one lap without gloves
- racing shoes: because I have a better pedal feel
- knee pads: because I frequently hit the center column and steering column with my knees
- helmet: because I look better with it  :P. Just kidding... for safety, of course...


--- Quote from: the bruce on June 25, 2011, 01:01:43 pm ---What about air condition? Off?

--- End quote ---
Yes, air condition is off. I can not afford to lose any bhp when using this.
Instead I open the windows a little bit and put the cold air ventilation (without AC) to its maximum and facing the drive. This was it is close to acceptable on very warm days.

danishmkvgti:
Great review and glad you all had a great day, are the drivers in same order as the cars??
I would like to get a face to Fuscobal, since i have followed his car progres for more than 2 years  :notworthy:

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