Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 3:04 amRoad and Track on-line has a fun article by Brian Sylvestro on the 26R.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture ... -to-drive/
http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture ... -to-drive/
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Fun artile on the 26R
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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 3:04 amRe: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:46 amThanks for sharing. Great video. The last 15 seconds showing the 26R cornering with the inside wheel coming off the ground and rotating around the corner is fantastic.
Re: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:53 amGreat Saturday morning viewing!
Re: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 11:52 amWatch how he has to work so much harder through the left hand corners than the rights. That's the difference your weight makes to the handling when your on the limit, its like a motorcycle side car. But he does know how to drive it 
cheers
Rohan
cheers
Rohan
Re: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 2:55 pmIt finished 5th overall at the Hungaroring classic the other week, beating several Cobras and E types. Only 4 Cobras in front of it!!
Dave Hughes
Dave Hughes
Re: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 3:32 pmGreat video! I agree with Rohan-the weight of the driver makes a huge difference-our local track, Westwood was right handed, Portland is right handed and those are the two tracks I raced my 26R at first. Then I went to Seattle-left handed and realised I had a problem but didn't resolve it before going to Laguna Seca for the historics, again left handed--we relocated the battery and made other changes that improved it but did not eliminate the problem.
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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 6:41 pmRe: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:46 pmThank you Jen
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Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 3:16 pmWhat are the tires on that car? They appear to be street radials.
Re: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 5:09 pmAvon CR6 ZZs.
Obligatory "wear" for many historic races in Europe (if Dunlop L tyres are not obligatory).
The tyres may look like van or trailer tyres, but in many respects they are better than most modern tyres, especially in the wet.
Obligatory "wear" for many historic races in Europe (if Dunlop L tyres are not obligatory).
The tyres may look like van or trailer tyres, but in many respects they are better than most modern tyres, especially in the wet.
Re: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:34 pmThanks Frogelan (!) I had considered those tires for my Elan for a while but since I am not racing any more it seemed like unnecessary expense.
Re: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 1:47 pmNice video!
All true. Amazingly little lean. Does anyone know what spring rates and sway bars he is running?
I found that instability under breaking (which was initially terrifying) can be fixed with careful shock selection and tuning.
Anyone know what the 4 buttons on the steering wheel are for?
Eric
All true. Amazingly little lean. Does anyone know what spring rates and sway bars he is running?
I found that instability under breaking (which was initially terrifying) can be fixed with careful shock selection and tuning.
Anyone know what the 4 buttons on the steering wheel are for?
Eric
Re: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 5:41 pmI'm guessing the buttons are for data logging or lap timing?
Bill
Bill
Re: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 3:37 pmbill308 wrote:I'm guessing the buttons are for data logging or lap timing?
Bill
And/or brake lights!
Kurt
Very enjoyable viewing ,BTW! Thanks.
Re: Fun artile on the 26R
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:04 pmecamiel wrote:...................
Anyone know what the 4 buttons on the steering wheel are for?
Eric
And how did they pass the Scrutineers? Replicant Racing Rules... unfortunately.
Silhouette racers, with fat wallets, have ruined the sport.