 Re: Cornering discussion.
This is a very abstract discussion really. No two corners, cars, drivers and situations are the same on the road. Things aren't repeatable as they are on a track.
Having said that, I adopt many different stances and methods depending upon the situation and how I want to drive at that time. I will never select a driving style that is likely to cause danger.
The racing line doesn't really help on the road too much as the change of corner radius is often sudden and unsubtle. Throw in camber changes as well and things can get difficult. Poor road surfaces don't help either.
You're also compromised on vision. On a track there are no hedges and other roadside features to block your vision. And generally there's nothing coming towards you in the opposite direction either.
As for ABS alone, it's not going to dig you out of anything and everything. It's an emergency device, which works well to try and make the most of the available grip. If you drive 'on it' you'll end up slower through bends anyway.
There's all manner of other grip 'maximising' systems fitted to cars. Again, they're there to help you out in a tight spot. Not to enable you to go fast on the road.
All this makes me sound like a doddery old git who:
1: never goes over 2500rpm, and,
2: always corners at 'horse drawn cart' speeds.
Guess what?
1. I do, and;
2. I don't. |