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Jack,
May I add a bit of advice?
1) As you said, you were coming in way too hot (this will come with time), so I agree pads were probably not your enemy in this situation. Pads should be checked prior to every event. If the rear pads were thinner than the front, they'll come up to temp quicker, thus bite harder, and vise versa. I don't know why you would be using two different compounds, probably something that can be avoided with proper use and adjustment of a prop. valve to avoid the possibility of this happening again.
2) From the mini-movie it looks like you were sliding quite a bit, but not one hint of steering correction or brake modulation. I know it’s scary to see a wall charging at you (you look like an ostrich with its head in the sand), but it very well could have been saved with proper inputs, possibly from even before the pictorial started.
3) You KNEW of a mechanical issue and still chose to run, putting you AND others out there with you in jeopardy. Not smart. You’re not racing, just silly roundy-round track time……..miss a session and resolve your issue FIRST.
I am glad that all turned out well, so just let this be a (expensive) lesson.
Let’s keep it safe out there, for you, and your trackmates.
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Bob Finkle
1982 Carrera
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