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Col-GTSX Grand Master

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When racing (qld raceway) I know my car is not setup the same as a V8 supercar and therefore im not chasing their lap times... Alot of people do...

Ill go as fast as i feel comfortable... I feel that if you push you self to the limits of the car you will have a greater chance of stuffing up and damaging youself or the car... Which is something i cant afford to do...

I do the same in hill climbs and targa... I have the car setup to handle more than i can give it... This way i drive to my gut feeling and dont push it too hard and finish the race everytime...

May not win but hey im in it for the fun...

To me this course sounds like they are gonna cram more info into you skull then can possiblly be remembered...

Remember knowledge can be a dangerous thing... LOL

Whats the cost???

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GTRgeoff Grand Master

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I've done some research on this seminar, plus the others Claude runs. Unless you really want to do some serious study before, are really interested in data acquisition and are confident you can interpret the information with some real objectives in mind then it may not be for you.

It is a really full on presentation, and you may not actually get through all the subject matter as JE from autospeed found.

My desired outcomes were based upon a large acquisition of MoTeC gear for mil vehicles we developed, to get the most out of our VMS and a perceived future as a race engineer post retirement from the service. Unfortunately my injuries put paid to both or work would have paid for this and a higher level course.

Sure you will probably get to name drop a few from the supertaxi paddock but that may be about all.

Remember to make use of this you will have to spend a serious amount on datalogging hardware and software and then be prepared to put the time into absorbing the "take" and then make some useful adjustments......

All the best if you do decide to go.

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JCMarshall_Law Proficient

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It is a really good course (so I have been told), a few friends did it a couple of years back (2 of the three now work in v8 supercar teams) but it is only really cost effective if you are going to be working on race car design quite a bit, ie professionally. It is a very detailed course and prolly best suited to someone who has already had a bit of experience. The guys I know (who were all in the UNI of QLD Formula SAE team at the time) said it was a pretty intense course.

Having said that I'd love to go, I'm trying to get a job as a data / design engineer in a professional race team right now. While I'm at it; anyone know sombody in a professional team I can ask for a job? A name and number by PM would be great? :(

Right now I cant afford it. :(

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gtr660hp Experienced

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Yeah - ive done a few of the 2 day MOTEC courses with Ken Douglas and Paul Masterton-Not sure about this seminar but just reading the list of things they go into unless you are going into the business of full time race car setup or want a job in the industry these do not apply to street/club cars like most of us have. Its awesome info and very interesting but 95% not relevant to a R32/33 on semi slicks doing 1-2 club sprint days a year

Hey JC Marshall Law PM me mate I know people at most of the Qld based V8 supercar teams :(

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