This!!! Sometimes a second opinion can help diagnose a issue your driver is overlooking. My son has done this for several people and we’ve also had someone do it for us. Its amazing what you can identify with just a second opinion.Based on all the info you're given and it being the quickest way to figure out what's going on, I'd be picking out the most experienced kid that I knew would fit in your kart and approaching there parent to shake your kart down for you.
I fully agree... problem is rookie seat... can't get a small enough kid that gives feedback.Based on all the info you're given and it being the quickest way to figure out what's going on, I'd be picking out the most experienced kid that I knew would fit in your kart and approaching there parent to shake your kart down for you.
if you run a mychron 4 the data stcik lets you down load all the collected data of lap times and rpm . that might give some indication if the drivers letting up on the throttle .I fully agree... problem is rookie seat... can't get a small enough kid that gives feedback.
Mychron 5... 1 in both karts. We have yet to run the one as santa brought it for christmas.if you run a mychron 4 the data stcik lets you down load all the collected data of lap times and rpm . that might give some indication if the drivers letting up on the throttle .
Seems like your pretty close and fast . I tend to think the camber changes , more on both sides . and or reposition the seat would be my moves .
Like I said, seat to low, VGC to low and its not transferring weight.We have a date with mike this upcoming Saturday. Going to let him work his magic and see how it goes.
Our engine builder and I talked over the weekend and he and I have come to somewhat of a conclusion, however we both agree that the 1st step is to visit mike. My builder is local, the track tech inspector, and observes my daughter's performance at the track on race days.
Based on our conversation/observations, we have 2 problems:
A: the seat needs lifted in order to better transfer weight into the corner.
B: she's letting off a kart-kart 1/2 length to early and thus the weight is not transferring at the right time.
Bottom Line: She's missing her mark (we believe she's a bit scared that it won't hold) and she'll spin out. Rarely does she spin-out though she's been told "I don't care - so long as you're pushing the envelope of where it can/can't hold". That said, we'll visit mike, see where he puts the karts and run them 3-4 races without touching a thing.
I would love for another driver (that could fit in her seat) be able to provide feedback for us... problem is she's so small and the only one ever to have squeezed in was so uncomfortable that he couldn't wait to get out after a few laps.
I will mention that we race in western PA and OH. Generally the tracks don't have much bite. Some have mentioned maxxis and 1/5 mile tracks... just not the case. I have never seen maxxis perform well up here and you just don't see them for that reason. Vega (when open is the option) is pretty much the standard. Unless it is a Burris only track, you'll mostly always see yellow on the sidewalls.
That's what we think is what it could be. Still not positive. We're going to pay special attention to her marks and focus on them. She can't flat-foot it around the track. She has to come off the throttle, however we're thinking that where she does may be playing a part in this puzzle. Will report back after a couple races for sure.Bottom line if you know for sure she's letting off the throttle on entry NOTHING Mike or anyone else does can change that part other than her, now the chages can make her better other parts of the track which would still increase lap times.
Ya her comfort zone is to only run so close and still hesitant to pass, she did great though she'll soon figure it out, just keep working with her.One of the last races... came a long way. One of her better races for sure. Track was bumpy but clearly has speed off and less in.
I Thought i saw it step out a bit in 3/4 then a slight push up in 1/2 . Just those two times . Dog gone good for as rough as it looked .Ya her comfort zone is to only run so close and still hesitant to pass, she did great though she'll soon figure it out, just keep working with her.