Unlocking Speed: (Update) Secrets to Reduce Race Car's Rolling Resistance
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UPDATE - In this video, we're going to be talking about how to reduce the rolling resistance of your race car. If you're looking to improve your lap times and reduce your mechanical friction, then this video is for you!
Reducing the friction on your car will allow you to reach higher speeds on the track, which will give you an advantage over your competition. Watch this video to learn how to reduce the friction on your race car, and unlock the power of speed!
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MORE in car camera my friend pls , amazing views. a hug from Ecuador
More in car camera, got it thanks!
Mark, thank you so much for these instructional videos. I decided to get back into racing recently, picked up an FC this past spring. Previously I'd run closed wheel cars, so the info you've shared in this and other videos has really helped me (along with a few generous folks I've met) to get up to speed working on these cars. I have a long way to go before I need to think about the kind of optimizations you're doing now, but down the road possibly. Picking up 3-4 mph from those changes is impressive and seems well worth it if your car and driving ability are well sorted, as yours are. Looking forward to the next one.
Thanks for the comment and support, happy to see another racer. The FC cars are great, I am sure you will have that big smile on your face each time you head out on track.
Another great video Mark.... 3-4 mph + increase is extremely good , worth a few BHP eh ? Keep up the good work 👍🥃🇦🇺
I was actually impressed with the speed gains myself. I heard from others that this was possible, the kind of thing many do not talk about it seems. It would have been interesting to have chassis Dyno before and after on the HP at the wheels.
That POV view is absolutely insane! What camera are you using and how did you manage to fit it under your visor? Is it uncomfortable and does it interfere with your vision at all?
I am using Cambox V4 Pro visor camera. It is super easy to install and use. As a driver, you do not even know it is there. For me the best video 4k camera out there due to POV as you noted and its video and audio quality. Thanks for the comment!
Hi Mark, great content.
If you are going as far as ceramic Bearings to hunt for any minor improvement, then why not going towards carbon fiber wheels?
I remember you mentioning carbon fiber is not allowed on the bodywork, but how about wheels, A arms, drive shafts, carbon ceramic brake rotors?
I like the thinking, my guess without looking again at the GCR is this would be a no-no. I’ve had people even call our carbon mirrors. Thanks for the comment and support!
Hi Mark, I am very interested in this subject. I am wondering where you were able to source the ceramic bearings from. Also wondering if there is a specific part number for your uprights or did you just use dimension matching. Cheers
I did not source the bearings myself, I sent my uprights to inter city mfg (the machine shop that mfg the uprights) and they sourced the bearings and modified the uprights to accept them. Uprights are custom for my race car. You can do this yourself I suppose but for me I wanted to have someone who had experience with these bearings and what it needed to make the mods for my uprights. Hope that helps.
Thanks Mark 😊
Can't believe those breaks. That's the benefit of lack of weight
Yes so true, I must admit I enjoy the brakes as well..