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[ninjabones]

Yes, purple trace shows earlier throttle application by perhaps just a few feet (yes, distance mode). 

Bob, you were able to see something I didn't, which is the slight extra lift which allowed the earlier throttle application.  The MPH difference plot (grey/green lower trace) makes more sense to me now.  I lost some speed on entry (upward blip on the trace) and then made it back up and then some on exit (downward blip and then stablizes at -3 mph).   End result is 104 vs 101 mph at corner exit. I carry that extra speed through the entire straight, which ends up making a difference of 127 vs 121 mph before the braking zone.

I added the two lateral G traces just to show you that they were essentially identical.

 




Half shafts are done.  Don't think it's worth spending the effort or time to make these 15-year-old ones servicable.   I need a back-up set anyway, so maybe we can talk to your friend about machining off the crimps and having the stub axle tapped for access bolts over the winter when I get around to ordering the new ones.

Geza, not sure which part of the octopus you are referring to.  I definitely take a more direct/tighter line through 7 (thanks to Darren for that little trick)... I sacrifice a bit on the sharp decreasing radius right hander, but usually make up a few car lengths on the guys using a traditional outside line.  Also, its definitely more defensive in that no-one can tuck there nose on my inside.  I also like to stay on the inside through the left hander (?#9) as there is a crown mid track (and again to protect the inside)... definitely more camber and grip on the inside.