Re: 07 TL-S vs. 07 G35 vs. 07 IS350 at Willow Springs Racetrack
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05-03-2007 06:02
Atomic Frog, I know who Tsuchiya is, I have most of the BMI DVDs :)
What I was trying to say is that for someone who is familiar with FWD characteristics (as Tsuchiya is), and keeping in mind the very limited running he would have when visiting such a track, it would be easier for him to reach the limits of the TL-S, in a few laps, than the other cars present.
I base the "limited running" on the assumption from the video that he was driving the vehicle in his "sport jacket". I would have thought if he was intent on doing many laps he would have been dressed more appropriately.
And at the risk of being flamed, I feel this episode adds to my belief, that a good driver familiar with FWD, in unfamiliar circumstances, will always be quicker in a FWD than a RWD, all other things being equal (even one as good as Tsuchiya).
Then again, maybe the TL-S is that much better than the other 2 cars?
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