Mass recruiting for him is 0.

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And posting that makes you any better then me?

Yes.
Smart ass questions comes with a smart ass answer. Have fun.

Quote from wheel4hummer :

Then what was your point in making this thread?



To be honest, no-one cares. Again, I don't see why you made this thread? You come to the forum, make a new thread, and then when people responded you started acting all whiny. If you don't care for other people's opinions then don't post on a public forum about random things that ultimately do not matter to anyone.

Stop being such a smart ass. He was just trying to create discussion, which is what a forum is for...is it not?

umm..wow.

Why don't we stop forum whoring and get on lfs guys?

Quote from evilpimp :

Final version for Rising Phoenix Motorsports skins.

KO Racing logo's on the sides of our nose cone are my in real life racing team

Quote from Stefani24 :

There is a CTRA forum in the teams section.

Leagues and Events you mean.

The picture might not be right, but it is somewhat right, if the track has absolutely no bumps. Try this, if it doesn't make you faster just test things, focus on how you enter the corner...And see if you come out faster...

Green=Full gas.
Red=half to full brake
Orange=tiny bit of brakes. Not even 25%
Yellow=Nothing, just coast.

Hmm, Ive never heard of the RIMO kart, heard of Sodi before. I will go and do this racing line, and will re post it in around 10 minutes.

Quote from MarioX :

So lately I got this karting bug too My local outdoor kart track was rebuilt a couple of years ago and now it has really smooth surface and safe plastic barriers and new timing equipment - it's probably the norm in UK and everywhere else, but here such thing are rare...

Anyway, on topic, I have only driven rental karts once in another track before trying this. This track itself is short (only 620 m) and has very few corners. The karts weigh 160 kg and have 9 hp 4 stroke "lawn mover" engines. They have limiters set at 75 kph which kick in at around the middle of the bent straight. The only place where braking is needed is the sharp corner after that bent straight - you're going a bit downhill there. Lap record achieved in recent 200 lap race by regular rental kart club racers is 33.8**. First time there managed to do 35.2** (only qualifying "mode" there is free for all - up to 10 karts start from pits and try to achieve best laptime in 9 min session. The best times I saw some regular drivers doing were around 34.5** . To actually race one has to show good results in such public sessions and then join the "Sub 35 sec. club"). The second time I went there, luckily the track was empty and I did 34.8**. I was going round the "loop" corner strictly on the inside, but thought that bigger radius line would be faster. So I tried to perfect that wider line the third time I was at the track and only managed 35.3** , however in every lap I threw the kart a bit sideways there and could feel the engine slowing :snail:.

So the question (finally !) is - should the ideal line there be the smallest radius circle or should I try to maximize speed going to that tight hairpin (5) from the outside of the loop (4), but being smooth and not sliding the kart ?
And how should I approach that corner after the straight (2) - dabbing the brakes as late as possible to unsettle the rear and scrub remaining excess speed by slightly sliding the kart through that corner or brake a bit earlier and more gently and then try to go round in a smooth wide arc at almost constant speed ?

I understand that you can't tell much without actually driving/seeing the track for yourself, but still - what's your opinion just looking at the map ?


p.s. maybe not the most constructive and needed post, but I,m really excited to have discovered "rental kart motorsport" ...and yeah, my paint skills are really poor

Can you post the blank picture and I will put the line on the whole track for you that I assume would be fastest.

Do you know how much hp the karts have? I imagine there 5.5 hp or 6.5 hp honda's? Well, the main point is, dont hit the brakes too hard if the engines are this small. Just come into the corner, as far outside as you can get, tap the brakes twice, and only twice. Then turn in as late as possible, but make sure you still hit the apex. Make sure you turn smoothly. If you turn too hard, that will kill the engine RPM's just like brake would.


Good luck,
Kenneth

THanks for the red cobra. Gonna check it now

Alright guys, thanks for your help. I think I have an idea of what I am going to do...Guess what that is? Save up a bit more money It seems that if I save $200 more I can get a lot better than what I can get for $1000.

Thanks,
Kenneth

I will try my best too be there, schools out so shouldnt be a problem..

Congratulations.

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www.ncix.com

That one seems good on prices.

Wheres that located compared to hamilton, ontario?

Hmm, I can try and find another store... I dont really know of anymore though :P

Heyy, Do you think I really need a $50 mouse? Why not a $20 mouse instead?
Also, I have a build sheet here...It says CPU Heatsink? What is this and is it needed?
Thanks for your help!
Kenneth

Quote from mcintyrej :

Thats about £600-£650 after VAT is added, a good computer that would last a while would be that much.

Link me to a site you would like to buy from and i'll spec up a PC for you.

www.tigerdirect.ca

Thanks!
Kenneth

Hi guys, I have $1000 to spend on a new PC, that includes everything except speekers. The main use for the computer is LFS. Also will be used for some internet browsing. What do you think I should get?

Thanks for your help,
Kenneth

Quote from AMB :

Right about what? I have 3 offers so far

That your jumping teams too much and your gonna end up with a 'team jumper' reputation like me

Good luck Mattie. I was right after all eh?

Session #2 would be at 8pm EST then right? I will try my best to be there.

Congratulations for both the team and the driver! You must be a great driver to get into such a great team so early in your LFS career. Grats again!