Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Here we go! Round #2 in what started last year as a proxy duel between both builders and marques.

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Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:29 am

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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:34 am

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First heat!


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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:45 am

The narrow 19 Porsche is fun to drive, but requires respect going into corners. Hops a bit.


60 needs a good bit of controller braking
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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:52 am

Porsche 1 shudders under acceleration and struggles for traction there and in corners. But, the car has power and needs strong braking before corners. I like the sound of this car


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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 7:57 am

Under acceleration, the 60 GT40 nose dances around like a gasser on the 1/4 mile. Settles into corners and can be driven out. Fun and challenging to drive.


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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:05 am

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The 30 GT was smooth, but drove right though one corner three times: a very light nose creating smooth front end deslots - slot car understeer! Geared for top end, the car gathered speed regally, allowing acceleration from deep in the corner.

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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:09 am

Tires cleaned:

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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby kidvoltage » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:12 am

Badges and everything, ya'll got it going on. Have a fun day.
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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:23 am

#20 GT. Time warp acceleration, reasonable in corners, but would fishtail to deslot. Narrower body than many other cars.


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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:33 am

74 mirage has sedate acceleration, tires tend to glaze. Fishtails then tips out when tire grabs.

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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:49 am

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No 32 917, Porsche in front as God intended it! This leadsled drives like a Lionel locomotive. No offs, won that heat.

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Point and shoot, instantaneous response, red 6 GT 40 was thrill to drive.


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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:50 am

Heat results:

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Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 8:56 am

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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:04 am

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#47, Porsche 908-3 had more motor than needed, chatters and steps out on acceleration, despite sensitivity turned up. Typical sign of anglewinder flex. The short wheelbase / guide to rear axle length don't help. I do love 908-3s!

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Re: Ford-Porsche Wars - Round #2 - Cornerstone Raceway

Postby JT Previa » Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:10 am

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Steady and medium speed. Extra deep guide seemed to drag, some occasional hesitation.

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