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Originally Posted by cwebster
Yes because there are a lot more variables to manually control. You have to develop a sense for how the car is reacting to changing atmospheric and track conditions and respond immediately. Instead of a torque converter you modulate torque with the clutch and throttle. Instead of mashing the gas (Stab & Steer) you release clutch while punching the throttle then let up on throttle just enough to control wheel spin. Back into it watching tachometer in your peripheral vision (and/or listening to engine whine) so you can upshift at just the right moment. Quickly into the clutch, out of the throttle, shift, back out of clutch, back into throttle. All this while steering to counteract wind and drift and listening for anything abnormal. It has to be more like a reflex. It's not easy but it sure is FUN!!! 
Thanks. I'm pumped! I hope there are some more cool track days coming.
--Cal |
Have you tried the NLS? If so are you losing too much traction on the shifts and that's why you don't anymore?