Best Technique for braking in a GT3?
Best Technique for braking in a GT3?
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FINFAST

Original Poster:

87 posts

306 months

Friday 16th March 2007
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I recently aquired a GT3 and apart from my old Mitsubishi I have not had any cars with ABS and when I was on track last, I found that the abs seemed to cut in very quickly, trailing the brakes on abs into corners was fine but it did'nt really give me the same type of confidence that I've been previously used to -

Can anyone please advise on the best techniques for getting the most out of the brakes and car? Thank you

ttturbo

215 posts

248 months

Friday 16th March 2007
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Press hard.

singh911

957 posts

271 months

Friday 16th March 2007
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On a track where you need maximum help/traction from the front tyres, the secret is to avoid the ABS kicking in.

A split second gentle prod will get the weight over the front, then press hard. This is better than just pressing hard because that will more likely make the ABS kick in. If you preload the front wheels with a prod before the heavy press, you'll brake better.

Cheers

Ajit.

hussar10a

449 posts

244 months

Friday 16th March 2007
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Yes, exactly as Ajit said. This is exactly the technique taught to me by Andy on a recent Carlimits track day, and it works brilliantly !!

johnfm

13,751 posts

280 months

Friday 16th March 2007
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Also, make sure alignment is spot on - as these cars are very sensitive to geo settings.

FINFAST

Original Poster:

87 posts

306 months

Monday 19th March 2007
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Thanks for the advice - had the geo done at JZM and took the car to Bedford on Sat - WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! - still need to practice to get the initial prod then more pressure right... Thanks