Alex, One of our members set up this website http-//www.kenrockwell.com/ mercedes/starfest-2006/index.htm.webloc Enjoy!
It is from StarFest 2006 in Las Vegas. Will give you some idea that all kinds of Mercedes-Benz automobiles are driven like they are stolen. That advice comes from our beloved "Der Dieseling Doctor" Marshall Booth who regularly preached - DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT! IMHO, these cars are made to be driven. Unfortunately, the opportunities to do that are dwindling. That's why I'm headed for StarFest in September at Willows, CA. Like Harry Watkins, I am three score and ten plus, but I'm gonna' go do it.... Taking the '92 500E! Anybody want to join in the fun....? Here's how to join MBCA - https://www.mbca.org/mbca/index_js.htm Take care and be safe out there.. Chuck Phoenix AZ On Jul 31, 2008, at 9:33 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Thu, Jul 31, 2008 at 9:29 AM, Chuck Landenberger > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Well, when braking the tire flattens and full contact is attained. >> And tire roll is minimized. And these autocross runs last about >> 50-60 secs. and speeds rarely reach 50 mph. Most of the time one is >> trying to minimize distance by close cornering at the cones. A >> saying in autocross circles is "slower is faster". Faster speeds >> result in travelling longer distances when cornering in my >> experience. >> > > Ah, interesting, so you're always braking so hard while turning in, > that the net effect is neutral cornering behavior or maybe even > oversteer. I didn't know that. Never have tried autocrossing (I > don't think I have the reflexes) though I've watched other people do > it. > > Alex > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
