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Mosport is hard.

Tony Jeste

Mosport is hard.

by Tony Jeste » Mon, 17 Jul 2000 04:00:00

I never liked Mosport in GPL, I find it very difficult plus the graphics
aren't too great, so I almost never practice there.  But I realize I can
save a couple seconds from my handicap, so I've been training there for
the last couple hours.  I've finally managed to get the hang of the two
major left hand turns, but I'm still having major problems with the jump
at the end. What usually happens is after landing, braking, and turning,
the car just slides off the left side of the track.  Are there any
tricks to making it easier?  Any setup tips for the Ferrari?  Thanks.

-Tony-

Student, T.U.E

Mosport is hard.

by Student, T.U.E » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00

Brake and shift back to 4th gear before the top of the hill and you won't
loose control.

Buzz


Dan Leac

Mosport is hard.

by Dan Leac » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00

I agree -- a quick jab on the brakes before the top forces the car to jump
far less--also try and point the front wheels at the apex when you
land--slow into the corner and accelerate when youve got it under control
      Dan Leach

> Brake and shift back to 4th gear before the top of the hill and you won't
> loose control.

> Buzz



> > I never liked Mosport in GPL, I find it very difficult plus the graphics
> > aren't too great, so I almost never practice there.  But I realize I can
> > save a couple seconds from my handicap, so I've been training there for
> > the last couple hours.  I've finally managed to get the hang of the two
> > major left hand turns, but I'm still having major problems with the jump
> > at the end. What usually happens is after landing, braking, and turning,
> > the car just slides off the left side of the track.  Are there any
> > tricks to making it easier?  Any setup tips for the Ferrari?  Thanks.

> > -Tony-

David Butte

Mosport is hard.

by David Butte » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00


Same thing works for other similar crests - eg the Flugplatz.

--
David. (GPLRank handicap: +12.42)
"After all, a mere thousand yards - such a harmless little knoll,
really."
(Raymond Mays on Shelsley Walsh)

rik anthra

Mosport is hard.

by rik anthra » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00

I take a stab at the brakes and downshift to 4th before the crest of the
hill, this sets me up just right for the next turn.

Toni Lassi

Mosport is hard.

by Toni Lassi » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00



Well, I find that the Andretti jump can be taken without gas where as Flugplatz
can only be driven smooth and fast by slowing down in advance, then accelerating
hard as you go over the top.

SKur

Mosport is hard.

by SKur » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00

I just lift before the crest, and DO NOT hit the brakes or turn the wheel,
until the car has settled after landing.  You'll grow to love Mosport, it's
one of the more satisfying tracks in GPL

Martyn_D


> I never liked Mosport in GPL, I find it very difficult plus the graphics
> aren't too great, so I almost never practice there.  But I realize I can
> save a couple seconds from my handicap, so I've been training there for
> the last couple hours.  I've finally managed to get the hang of the two
> major left hand turns, but I'm still having major problems with the jump
> at the end. What usually happens is after landing, braking, and turning,
> the car just slides off the left side of the track.  Are there any
> tricks to making it easier?  Any setup tips for the Ferrari?  Thanks.

> -Tony-

Kev

Mosport is hard.

by Kev » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00

I loathe it with a passion!
I can (almost) drive a clean 170+ corner lap at the 'ring (8.47) but
can't do 9 corner mosport to save my life! I've only learnt it for the
sake of GPLrank.
God that site has a lot to answer for :)

Kev +34.56


> I just lift before the crest, and DO NOT hit the brakes or turn the wheel,
> until the car has settled after landing.  You'll grow to love Mosport, it's
> one of the more satisfying tracks in GPL

> Martyn_D


> > I never liked Mosport in GPL, I find it very difficult plus the graphics
> > aren't too great, so I almost never practice there.  But I realize I can
> > save a couple seconds from my handicap, so I've been training there for
> > the last couple hours.  I've finally managed to get the hang of the two
> > major left hand turns, but I'm still having major problems with the jump
> > at the end. What usually happens is after landing, braking, and turning,
> > the car just slides off the left side of the track.  Are there any
> > tricks to making it easier?  Any setup tips for the Ferrari?  Thanks.

> > -Tony-

SKur

Mosport is hard.

by SKur » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00

1 secret to Mosport is ride height!!  set it minimum 3.5 inches

> I loathe it with a passion!
> I can (almost) drive a clean 170+ corner lap at the 'ring (8.47) but
> can't do 9 corner mosport to save my life! I've only learnt it for the
> sake of GPLrank.
> God that site has a lot to answer for :)

> Kev +34.56


> > I just lift before the crest, and DO NOT hit the brakes or turn the wheel,
> > until the car has settled after landing.  You'll grow to love Mosport, it's
> > one of the more satisfying tracks in GPL

> > Martyn_D


> > > I never liked Mosport in GPL, I find it very difficult plus the graphics
> > > aren't too great, so I almost never practice there.  But I realize I can
> > > save a couple seconds from my handicap, so I've been training there for
> > > the last couple hours.  I've finally managed to get the hang of the two
> > > major left hand turns, but I'm still having major problems with the jump
> > > at the end. What usually happens is after landing, braking, and turning,
> > > the car just slides off the left side of the track.  Are there any
> > > tricks to making it easier?  Any setup tips for the Ferrari?  Thanks.

> > > -Tony-

Peter Ive

Mosport is hard.

by Peter Ive » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00



Ok,  just before the rise ease off ever so slightly and get the car
pointed in a straight line then power on up the rise (whilst still in
5th).  Then when you land brake like billy-shit and drop 2 gears to 3rd
and then turn in, EARLY (aim inside the driving line).  Somehow this
allows the car to slide out less whilst carrying more speed into the
corner.  Well... erm...  that's how I do it.  :)
--
Peter Ives - (AKA Ivington)

No person's opinions can be said to be
more correct than another's, because each is
the sole judge of his or her own experience.

nobo

Mosport is hard.

by nobo » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00

That's my technique too.
A little scary at times though :-)

Lars G.


>I just lift before the crest, and DO NOT hit the brakes or turn the wheel,
>until the car has settled after landing.  You'll grow to love Mosport, it's
>one of the more satisfying tracks in GPL

>Martyn_D


>> I never liked Mosport in GPL, I find it very difficult plus the graphics
>> aren't too great, so I almost never practice there.  But I realize I can
>> save a couple seconds from my handicap, so I've been training there for
>> the last couple hours.  I've finally managed to get the hang of the two
>> major left hand turns, but I'm still having major problems with the jump
>> at the end. What usually happens is after landing, braking, and turning,
>> the car just slides off the left side of the track.  Are there any
>> tricks to making it easier?  Any setup tips for the Ferrari?  Thanks.

>> -Tony-

Tony Jeste

Mosport is hard.

by Tony Jeste » Tue, 18 Jul 2000 04:00:00

Thanks guys,

I've managed to take almost 4 full seconds off my time there so far.
Thanks for your advice.

-Tony-

Eldre

Mosport is hard.

by Eldre » Fri, 21 Jul 2000 04:00:00


>I just lift before the crest, and DO NOT hit the brakes or turn the wheel,
>until the car has settled after landing.  You'll grow to love Mosport, it's
>one of the more satisfying tracks in GPL

>Martyn_D

Yeah, but you're...different.<g>

Eldred
--
Tiger Stadium R.I.P. 1912-1999
Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
GPL hcp. +70.45

Never argue with an idiot.  He brings you down to his level, then beats you
with experience...
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SKur

Mosport is hard.

by SKur » Fri, 21 Jul 2000 04:00:00

eerrr whatchu talkin about Eldred??  +)

Martyn_D



> >I just lift before the crest, and DO NOT hit the brakes or turn the wheel,
> >until the car has settled after landing.  You'll grow to love Mosport, it's
> >one of the more satisfying tracks in GPL

> >Martyn_D

> Yeah, but you're...different.<g>

> Eldred
> --
> Tiger Stadium R.I.P. 1912-1999
> Homepage - http://www.umich.edu/~epickett
> GPL hcp. +70.45

> Never argue with an idiot.  He brings you down to his level, then beats you
> with experience...
> Remove SPAM-OFF to reply.

Richard G Cleg

Mosport is hard.

by Richard G Cleg » Sat, 22 Jul 2000 04:00:00


:>I just lift before the crest, and DO NOT hit the brakes or turn the wheel,
:>until the car has settled after landing.  You'll grow to love Mosport, it's
:>one of the more satisfying tracks in GPL

: Yeah, but you're...different.<g>

  No he's right Eldred - once it "clicks" Mosport is great.  There's one
corner where you pop over a crest into a downhill off camber left-hander
and you just know that ALL the weight of the car is on the front right
wheel - it feels like balancing a chair on one leg.  I really got to
like that track after some extensive practice.

  (Currently working on learning to love Mexico).  

--
Richard G. Clegg       Only the mind is waving
    Networks and Non-Linear Dynamics Group
      Dept. of Mathematics, Uni. of York
     UPDATED WWW: http://manor.york.ac.uk/


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