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Re: how to test
Posted by 'DanXP1' on 18 Dec 2008 @ 13:55

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Only make 1 setup change at a time so that you can note the effects it has on performance. If you change several settings at once, you will not know what change did what.

If testing from scratch you need fairly stable track and weather conditions, so either a consistent dry or wet day. The driver needs to put in consistent laps by driving at 9/10ths pace so they can provide good feed back to the mechanic.

Start with manufacturer recommended chassis, seat, gearing, pressures and engine settings, and then change one thing at a time noting the lap times with each setup. Make sure the changes you make are big enough for the driver to actually feel, so for example change tyre pressures in 2psi increments, when you hit the sweet spot for the entire kart setup, you can then fine tune with smaller increments.

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how to test by 'Rec' (18 Dec 2008 @ 12:39)

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Re: how to test by 'richydehav' (18 Dec 2008 @ 13:32)

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Re: how to test by 'michaelg36' (18 Dec 2008 @ 16:47)

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Re: how to test by 'SimonS' (18 Dec 2008 @ 21:39)

Re: how to test by 'chriskasch' (18 Dec 2008 @ 21:57)

Re: how to test by 'TeamKermit' (19 Dec 2008 @ 2:56)

Re: how to test by 'davidmc' (19 Dec 2008 @ 11:32)

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