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Darryl · Sep 30th, 2003, 07:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tm75tm

So we are now getting somewhere.

I am the first to agree that the tyres need to be addressed , but what then . I am happy to say I do not want the car to 'look faster' , just enable me to drive it a bit harder and see the results. Every way I prodded it , the result seemed to be the same - understeer through the corner with minimal traction on exit.

I appreciate the input from all you guys and will hopefully put some of it into practice.

Well, reading through the posts my money would be on

1. R spec tyres on lightweight rims - cheapest performance upgrade you can buy.

2. Upgraded brake pads

3. Probably suspension - you need to get it stable through the braking area, should allow slightly more corner speed and not bounce around as much

4. LSD: read all the posts, everyones spinning wheels coming out of corners, its a very slow way around a race track.I think if you fitted this and all of the above you'd be lapping faster than the upgraded power cars without any chassis work.

4. Power upgrade: By this time you'll be a red hot confident racer (we can dream) and can actually use the extra power as you'll have a chassis begging for more oomph.

Just my thoughts, but above all guys be a little careful and do a professional driving course.

Sep 30th, 2003, 07:08 AM	#15
Darryl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 01:33 PM Posts: 245 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tm75tm So we are now getting somewhere. I am the first to agree that the tyres need to be addressed , but what then . I am happy to say I do not want the car to 'look faster' , just enable me to drive it a bit harder and see the results. Every way I prodded it , the result seemed to be the same - understeer through the corner with minimal traction on exit. I appreciate the input from all you guys and will hopefully put some of it into practice. Well, reading through the posts my money would be on 1. R spec tyres on lightweight rims - cheapest performance upgrade you can buy. 2. Upgraded brake pads 3. Probably suspension - you need to get it stable through the braking area, should allow slightly more corner speed and not bounce around as much 4. LSD: read all the posts, everyones spinning wheels coming out of corners, its a very slow way around a race track.I think if you fitted this and all of the above you'd be lapping faster than the upgraded power cars without any chassis work. 4. Power upgrade: By this time you'll be a red hot confident racer (we can dream) and can actually use the extra power as you'll have a chassis begging for more oomph. Just my thoughts, but above all guys be a little careful and do a professional driving course. 2003 MCS