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In Reply to: Tips/advice for 1st Driver's Ed. posted by Jam on November 12, 2000 at 16:54:40:
I think 39 lbs works good in my RE730's. So if you've just driven to the track, pump to 36, they'll get to 39 or 40 on the track under load. Check them after your first session.
Resist the temptation to drive really fast and let it all hang out. Drive smooth and get a zen awareness of everything on the track. Corner workers, other cars, etc. Last track session, someone dropped anti-freeze all over the fastest corner of the track! Be aware of where all the corner workers are. Speed will come by itself as you are calmer and more confident in your car.
In autox you can overcook corners and crunch cones. On a road course there is gravel and grass inches from where your car will be under maximum loads and much, much higher speeds.
If you're not going in a straight line, be very smooth with throttle. As you learn the course, the instructor should be able to teach you where to effectively trail-brake or do lift throttle oversteer. They won't try to teach you any of the advanced stuff until you're smooth, calm and consistently on line.
Most accidents happen during the last session of the day. Don't try to make your fastest laps then. Instead try to hit every apex perfectly, using consistent speed and momentum. You may not think so, since there is no drama going on in the cockpit, but doing that right is really, really quick.
You're instructor will really appreciate and be impressed by a calm methodical approach. They can help you alot, so be nice to them.
Also, don't go onto the track with less than 1/2 tank. I know from experience that 3/8 won't last one session!
Lastly, be prepared to be hooked! The coupe is so much fun on the track it just ain't funny. I'm addicted!
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