Just curious to what mods people think made there car faster on track and why...
Here is what I have done that I think actually makes the car faster on track:
1. Drop weight (car is 100+ lbs lighter than stock). This helps in acceleration, Braking & Handling.
2. Wider tires front and rear. I'm currently running the 225/45/15 & 245/45/16. I believe this has picked up the most amount of time for me. The added grip makes you faster around every corner and also helps out on braking. This is a very noticeable difference. Im currently using RA1's as they last longer, but Ive run R888's as well. R888's seem to be a better tire, but as often as Im at the track I choose the longer lasting RA1's.
3. Nitron Sport Pro coilovers. I wouldn't say that this is a HUGE difference, but it is noticeable. Mostly the reduced body roll from the stiffer spring rates.
4. Alignment & Corner Balance. This was done at the same time as the suspension. Definitely improved front grip due to the added negative camber.
5. Shaved control arms to increase negative camber. Ive not driven on track with the added negative camber, but I do expect more front grip which should result in faster lap times.
I do have the gotham tune which is great on the street, but on track the car is heat soaked and does not really provide any more power than stock. Not knocking the tune because it is great. Lotus just designed a poor intercooler for the Exige S.
Here is what I have done that I think actually makes the car faster on track:
1. Drop weight (car is 100+ lbs lighter than stock). This helps in acceleration, Braking & Handling.
2. Wider tires front and rear. I'm currently running the 225/45/15 & 245/45/16. I believe this has picked up the most amount of time for me. The added grip makes you faster around every corner and also helps out on braking. This is a very noticeable difference. Im currently using RA1's as they last longer, but Ive run R888's as well. R888's seem to be a better tire, but as often as Im at the track I choose the longer lasting RA1's.
3. Nitron Sport Pro coilovers. I wouldn't say that this is a HUGE difference, but it is noticeable. Mostly the reduced body roll from the stiffer spring rates.
4. Alignment & Corner Balance. This was done at the same time as the suspension. Definitely improved front grip due to the added negative camber.
5. Shaved control arms to increase negative camber. Ive not driven on track with the added negative camber, but I do expect more front grip which should result in faster lap times.
I do have the gotham tune which is great on the street, but on track the car is heat soaked and does not really provide any more power than stock. Not knocking the tune because it is great. Lotus just designed a poor intercooler for the Exige S.