Tracks for the 50s Maseratis
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Hah! Those cars are extremely difficult to drive; they won't keep going straight - I have to constantly correct the steering. I gave up on them. If you want an open-wheel car that's very nearly as hard, but doesn't wander on its own, try the Lotus 25. And Grobnik is the best track, bar none!
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To me it seems like a stiff suspension + very thin tyres that's causing it. The car is unstable and has very little grip.
Try the 250F at Black Cat County. Seriously fun combo. And the width lets you tame the car, play with it a little more.
It does wander a lot, due to the tires. But after I got used to it, I can pretty much keep the 250F in a straight line at speed. Took a while to get used to though.
As to where else you can drive these cars, well, luckily they're still on track today. So the modern offerings of AC aren't unrealistic.
This video will make you want to try Spa...
It does wander a lot, due to the tires. But after I got used to it, I can pretty much keep the 250F in a straight line at speed. Took a while to get used to though.
As to where else you can drive these cars, well, luckily they're still on track today. So the modern offerings of AC aren't unrealistic.
This video will make you want to try Spa...
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I think OP was asking about tracks to drive them on, not for advice on how to give up on the cars.
Have a try at Spa 1966
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Paul Jeffrey
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I'm a fan of Goodwood too (it's in the downloads section, but I'm at work so can't link it here due to time constraints).
Yes - I answered that in the last sentence; and added something.
It's a little hard to tell, because the viewpoint wasn't very clear about the inputs, I agree it looked smoother, but it's difficult to tell what subtle forces he is dealing with. Also he is the master, he was using techniques for the first time, he was a legend. Seriously though I can't imagine that this car is as difficult to drive irl, fun as it is I think the boatiness is overdone. Fun though.
The video itself though is Flipping fantastic, thanks for posting.
@Bokonon : Try this: In the 6cyl, psi at 40, fill the gas tank to at least half full.
Maybe I've just gotten used to the car, because I do drive it a lot. But I can easily drive it in a straight line at speed. I do find myself making small adjustments on a straight, but nothing dramatic. Watching my replays, it looks pretty smooth.
Have you guys tried the Lotus 25? That's even more of a handful than the 49; not as fast, of course, but really demanding, like the Maseratis, but it doesn't wander.
