IB License No. 4 Gold medal acquired.
Time: 0'27.704
License Center : IB License Tests : IB4 "Advanced Level Complex Corners: 2"
Test Car: Audi S4 '03
Venue: Deep Forest Raceway
Gold: 0'28.000
# Failed Attempts: 6
4 mins
Please keep in mind that these are not necessarily my best times (CLICK HERE for my best times/replays).
This would normally be a fun section of DFR, but the S4 is equipped with tires that stink (Road Tires, F/R)...
After passing the gate and exiting the tunnel, I begin to turn in slightly for the first right hander. As I approach the inside curb, I brake from 71 to 52, then ease into the gas in two stabs. This helps keep the car settled well enough, so that I can get back to full throttle after the first stab.
While still steering to the right, and with the entry to the second tunnel approaching, the car starts to drift to the left (the outside of the first right hander). This continues through the tunnel, until I approach the curbing just before exiting.
I finally swing the wheel to the left as I come out of the tunnel (watch the G-meter at the bottom-center of the screen). Shifting into 3rd near 68 mph (while still in the 2nd tunnel) will help settle the car for the change in direction upon exit. This also helps keep the car well positioned for the turns coming up.
I aim for a straight line through the right-side curbing, and toward the inside of the big left turn. I begin braking shortly after rolling over the top of the hill (as the 2nd billboard on the left goes out of view). I slow from 95 to 70, then lightly flutter the gas as the wheels struggle to get grip.
I try to keep it steady in the mid to high 70s through the turn, aiming for the left-side curbing near the exit. I get pushed a little to the outside (the right side), but I manage to stay clear of the rock wall along the right. I cross the line at 0'27.704, going 90 mph in 3rd.
Here's a video of my run:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4660876126360685140
Thanks for reading. Thanks for watching. And Have A Great Drive!
RoadHazard
http://www.mygt4diary.com/
