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Vantage · 07-29-2005, 02:04 PM

At the last Club111 event I was getting slight understeer with my base suspenion car on the exit of certain turns, corresponding to my gradual application of throttle. Too much weight transferring to the rear. Very slight understeer on exit seems like it could be beneficial. I've been giving just enough throttle to prevent the car from plowing off line. If some of you guys remember the course, I was full on the power and understeering a bit coming out of hte last gate, shooting for the finish lights.

Would you guys suggest getting on the throttle earlier and harder in order to experience power on oversteer or even a more netural slide? Delaying my throttle application is another option, but that would slowing down, since I'm not exactly plowing.

I'm also thinking of removing a few shims from each of the front corners and seeing what happens.

- J

07-29-2005, 02:04 PM	#111 (permalink)
Vantage Weekend Warrior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Diego / Los Angeles Posts: 4,036	At the last Club111 event I was getting slight understeer with my base suspenion car on the exit of certain turns, corresponding to my gradual application of throttle. Too much weight transferring to the rear. Very slight understeer on exit seems like it could be beneficial. I've been giving just enough throttle to prevent the car from plowing off line. If some of you guys remember the course, I was full on the power and understeering a bit coming out of hte last gate, shooting for the finish lights. Would you guys suggest getting on the throttle earlier and harder in order to experience power on oversteer or even a more netural slide? Delaying my throttle application is another option, but that would slowing down, since I'm not exactly plowing. I'm also thinking of removing a few shims from each of the front corners and seeing what happens. - J Last edited by Vantage : 07-29-2005 at 02:06 PM.