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Old 02-22-2012, 08:09 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by thstone View Post
If I'm ever going to catch Dave, I'm going to need all the help I can get! Can you guys explain how a laptimer/datalogger can help me be faster?
A GPS laptimer/datalogger allows you to explore different lines or corner approaches and get instant feedback when something works (screen goes green for fastest sector or lap). You can also review your laps to see which gear worked best in turn 4, late braking into 9 unsettles the car and kills exit speed etc. Comparing lines, exit speeds, and terminal speeds at the end of a straight are very useful in skill building once you have the basics of car control.
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