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      07-23-2019, 12:12 AM   #1
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Gear selection for Thunderhill East

What gear are you all in for each turn? I'm trying to figure out a few of them in bold. Can anyone experienced at Thill east help me out?

Thunderhill East:
1- 4th or 5th?
2- 4th
3- 3rd
4- 3rd
5- 3rd
6- 3rd
7- 4th
8- 5th
9- 4th
10- 3rd or 4th?
11- 3rd
12 - 3rd
13- 4th
14- 3rd
15- 3rd
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all depends on the car, gearing, power, etc...
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all depends on the car, gearing, power, etc...
I'm aware of that, but for the most part I think it should be fairly similar for 6spd N55 M2s. No matter if they are stock power, stage 1, stage 2 etc. for those specific corners.
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When I did 5 mile, IIRC my instructor told me not to downshift at 1, and I agree. It's a fast corner and your turbo should have enough grunt before you need to brake for 2.

Corner 10 really depends on your speed, I can't really remember but I'm pretty sure I downshifted by the time I was at corner 11. TBH 10-11 is pretty short so it's more important to set yourself up correctly to make 11 and get a good run down the straight.
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When I did 5 mile, IIRC my instructor told me not to downshift at 1, and I agree. It's a fast corner and your turbo should have enough grunt before you need to brake for 2.

Corner 10 really depends on your speed, I can't really remember but I'm pretty sure I downshifted by the time I was at corner 11. TBH 10-11 is pretty short so it's more important to set yourself up correctly to make 11 and get a good run down the straight.
Good point about 11. And that's interesting about 1. Thank you!
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