Haven't come across a similliar thread like this, definately believe it's a good idea and am keen to learn more! Will be very interesting to see different driving styles relative to tire, power, suspension and drivetrain options.
Il start with my compilation;
(This is what I find that works for ME and MY car)
I've had the car for a good 16 months now, attending a handful of track events and the more then common hill run I've learnt a fair bit and have progressed well. Adapted my driving style to suit the car and it's set-up.
Car 93 R32 GTR with HICAS
Power 240kw @ 1 bar, light diet; stripped boot
Handling Toyo T1r (front), Toyo proxy 4(rear), Tein adjustable coil-overs, green stuff pads
-learn the car.. Know what the car is, how it puts power down, brakes, turns, any tendencies it has... The simple basics..
-Make sure the car is up to the task at hand! Brakes have friction, critical temps, tires are healthy and warm.. It's not a touring car you won't be able to keep performing at 100% lap after lap. When driving always leave room for error I stick to the 80-90% rule
-Once you commit the power into the turn DON'T let go, use the throttle to your advantage adjusting the cornering lines trajectory with your feet rather then hands
-understeer is easily enough corrected with power or smooth lift off/ brake (prefer the power ).. unless your going warp speed then your screwed. ..... Slower in faster out, front heavy gtr is prone to understeer.
-Many people turn in too early and are then forced to tighten up the corner on exit. Make the corner as open as possible, you will carry more speed and reduce tire scrub ultimately spending the least amount of time in that corner.
-Brake in a straight line, my car has hicas (removing in the future) I find that the car wiggles under hard braking from the weight transfer. Do not trail brake unless you REALLY know the car, if you are forced to trail brake get back onto throttle gently asap (pending on car's direction ofcourse) to transfer the weight back into the rear.
-When linking turns be smooth, give the attessa time to work and keep the weight balance as neutral as possible keeping the car flat, power on/ brake progressively. When possible use the transfer to get out of sticky situations. Weight transfer in my opinion is very over looked! Try strapping yourself into a 4 point harness and attack the twisties, it's much easier to feel what the car is doing and where the weight is going as your are basically moulded into the fixed seat.
-Use the right gear! If you max the gear mid corner don't change (you dip the clutch, car goes from max power to 0 for a split second when grabbing the next gear. Brutal way to unbalance the car)
***end of dribble drabble**
Cheers Tomek!