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Set-up Management  

For a limited time there is FREE access to the Set-up Management area.

It’s amazing how people will be careful and orderly in one place (such as work) and lazy and sloppy in another (racing).  I’ve seen full time racers just a guilty as weekenders, too.  Keeping track of where you are and what you are doing with a race car is not something you can do in your head or on scattered note pads.

Race car set-up and changes are very entangled, this is further complicated by human nature and inherent variation in doing specific tasks.  So, even if you have good records, there is a very good possibility the car is not set-up exactly like you think.

One method to combat this situation is to use a set-up/run-sheet before and while running the car and then perform a “set-down” at the end of the day (or back in the shop if necessary).  A set-down is just the process of measuring ride heights, angles, etc., and recording the race car’s current configuration.

The set-up/run-sheets are designed to contain the vast majority of set-up parameters and have a place to record lap times and observations on the track such as “traffic” or “off line.”  Begin the process by filling in the set-up portion at the top of the first sheet.  Then, on subsequent runs, record only the changes to the set-up in the appropriate boxes and record the associated lap times.  This provides a good record of changes (preventing forgotten changes) and/or helps prevent trying to decipher cryptic notes, later.

At the end of the day, transfer all of the changes or unchanged original settings to a final sheet.  Once the set-down is complete (and recorded) compare this to your final set-up sheet.  Don’t be shocked when the two do not match!  It happens often as things vibrate, loosen, shift, or were not properly changed on the race car.  The bottom line is you now have a neat and orderly process to control set-up.  This prevents those times when you chase your tail trying to “figure out what the hell is going on with this dumb car” because the actual set-up is different than what you have in your head.

A arm class comments...

13 feature wins, 11 in LLM and 2 in SLM... fastest qualifier 14 times, 12 in LLM and 2 in SLM, we were LLM Champ and Runner Up in SLM. Running two cars with that success is a tribute to your software and the webinars.   RW in IN

I liked the seminar quite a bit. I did pick up some new things... Where I learned the most was on scrub radius.    DG in MI

It was very interesting and I'm glad I attended.  Thank you. CM in Canada

I found the A arm session to be very good... and did answer questions I have had as to what track banking angle, dive starts to become more prevalent than roll.  CR in WI

Race Car College webinars

The original Data Acquisition class is now improved. The next session start  Aug 9 th. This technology is common in the professional ranks and now is sweeping the weekend tracks.  Click here for more info and special price.  Don't get left behind!

"Roll Centers, the greatest lie in racing setup."  This exciting new class covers roll center theories, explains common misconceptions and mistakes.  You will see why the common roll center theory is not applicable to race cars and a better theory.  You will discover that springs and shocks have a dominant affect on roll centers and not suspension geometry.  The next class will be Aug 31 st and is only $24.95 during this introductory offer.  Call 800-647-2392 ext 201 to sign up.  Space is limited call today.

The A arm Front Suspension class is a must for racing newbies and experts alike.  This one hour session is packed with 47 slides and covers, static camber, camber thrust, camber recovery, suspension sensitivity, setup considerations, roll center, scrub radius, caster and steering feedback.  Guaranteed satisfaction and only $14.95. Call 800 647-2392 ext 201 and sign up for Wednesday Aug 24 th at 8pm EST - 7pm CST - 5pm PST.  ACT FAST! Space is limited, don't miss this deal!

Data Acq Classes

Make huge improvement

At ThunderHill I would say that there is about 1 second contribution from what I learned from the Webinars... This past weekend at Infineon I improved my personal best by over 2 seconds, huge! (protected), CA

I thought the webinar was great.  I definitely picked up new ideas. PT, IL

I want to thank you for the very informative class...   It definitely made me aware of the potential of the system.  Up till now, we've used the system mostly as a engine health monitor... and as a very expensive lap timer.   AB, NY

I very much enjoyed the seminars and learned quite a bit of new tips on data acquisition and data analysis techniques.  SN, Canada

Don't miss the next session of classes. Clickherefor more info.