Driver Has To Consider - Audi RS 3 LMS DSG User Manual

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Rear brake pressure proportioning valve
The lever type proportioning valve provides 7 distinct settings from which to produce the most suitable
braking ratio.
The brake balance should be biased towards the rear so that with the valve piped in to the rear line and set
in position 7 where virtually no reductions occurs, the balance is as much to the rear as will ever be needed.
Moving the control lever to a lower setting will progressively reduce the rear line pressure giving more bias
to the front, for use when more grip is available.
When the proportioning valve is fitted in the standard position on the car, position 7 is with the lever max
backwards and position 1 with the lever max forward.

Driver has to consider

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Learning and memorizing the steering wheel buttons
placements and functions will allow drivers a faster
action and will help them to keep focused on the track.
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Warm up the engine before starting. The minimum
water temperature recommended before loading the
engine is 80°C.
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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 and the car
is very sensitive on this.
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Shift up gears when shift light indicates. The shifting
lights have been optimized taking into account gear
ratios and engine power.
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Shift down gears without stress. If a downshift is
required at too high revs it will be electronically rejected
at it will not happen.
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In-laps: cool down brakes progressively and engine water to avoid thermal shocks. Do not stop on
the pit lane pressing the brake pedal when coming from the track.
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If a pop-up message appears it is strongly recommended to stop the car as soon as possible on a
safe place.
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If for any reason it is necessary to drop out the car on the track, leave the gearbox in neutral to
save the transmission in case of being towed.
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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
10-20 applications to ensure above 80% pads face contact with disc.
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Progressively build up to about 70% of race speed and 50% of race pressure. Then, apply
brakes for approximately 25 applications.
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