Drivers' Tasks - Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR SEQ 2019 User Manual

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2.7 Drivers' tasks

Learning and memorizing the steering wheel buttons placements and functions will allow drivers a
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faster action and will help them to keep focused on the track.
Warm up the engine before starting. The minimum water temperature recommended before loading
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the engine is 80°C.
Check the brake pedal stiffness when car is stopped or on the acceleration way.
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Warm up tyres before attacking. Without blankets use, the rear tyres may need 2 laps to get warm
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and the car is very sensitive to this.
Shift up gears when shift light indicates. The shifting lights have been optimized taking into account
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gear ratios and engine power.
Shift down gears without stress. If a downshift is required at too high revs it will be electronically
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rejected at it will not happen.
In-laps: cool down brakes and engine water to avoid thermal shocks. Do not stop on the pit lane
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pressing the brake pedal when coming from the track.
There are three different possibilities to show alarms on the display: lateral leds, messages on a red
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ribbon in the lower part of the screen and completely screen pop-up messages. If a pop-up message
appears is strongly recommended to stop the car on a safe place. (oil pressure or water temperature
problems).
If for any reason it is necessary to drop out the car on the track, leave the gearbox in neutral to save
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the transmission in case of being towed.
It is important to bed discs as follows to get their maximum life:
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When possible bed discs with used pads.
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To reduce thermal shock during bedding, the brake ducts may be 50% taped off.
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Apply the brakes gently at low speed a few times to ensure a correct installation.
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Apply the brakes moderately, (progressively up to 50% race speed, 25% race pressure), for 10-
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20 applications to ensure above 80% pads face contact with disc. The contact with the disc
face is particularly important at the inner swept area. The first time a driver gets used to
bedding discs on a car it is worthwhile getting him to return to the pits to check contact is
sufficient before preceding to the next step.
Progressively build up to about 70% of race speed and 50% of race pressure. Then apply
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brakes for approximately 25 applications. Progressively start reducing again the brake pressure
cooling down the brakes slowly during the in lap. Do not just stop braking because this can
produce a very fast cooling and cause cracks because of thermal shocks.
When returning to the track, come up progressively to race speed and pressure.
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