I went with 20% on the rear window, 35% on the sides and 50% on the windshield. 50% lets a surprising amount of light through and I've not been stopped by any cops for it.
A wet skidpad with personal instruction actually sounds like a blast to me. Driving on a wet track by myself that has less grip than a regular wet road not so much. :dunno: It was raining on my way into work this morning and I remember going around corners and circles thinking "I'd be sliding...
It's not damaging to post his opinion. It might actually be helpful for someone who tries out a rainy day HPDE and doesn't enjoy it to know they're not alone amongst the cries of "It's a great learning experience!"
I for one am not out there to push my car to it's utmost limits, it's limits...
My dashcam footage was filled with lots of cursing, especially when I went sideways while going 22 (!!!) mph through a corner with only maintenance throttle.
I definitely feel like I wasted my money and time for the day. Lesson learned though, next time I'm registered for an HPDE and it's...
Well, I learned that tracking in the rain is not my idea of a good time.
I did two sessions and then left at lunch when the radar was still showing rain for the rest of the day.
Cars were going off track left, right, and center.
I've looked at both Carbotech and G-loc, and the pricing seems to be a wash to me. I don't remember which is which right now, but one is more expensive for fronts, and the other is more expensive for the rears.
Well, weather for Sunday is now calling for rain on and off all day. Looks like I'll be leaving all the nannies on. I've never tracked in the rain before.
Full on, or one click off?
This is a track I know somewhat well, so I won't have an instructor, but may have someone from the advanced group go with me for some advice.