TAIL Happy - is there such thing as too stiff ? - Page 2 - Perth-WRX.com

ewrxion87 · #11 07-12-2011, 05:34 PM

i agree with the track / public roads... That's why I test at the track...

so lift the rear a tad and soften it out. at the moment i have the car exactly 25inchs from ground to arch all round mm for mm.

will -0.5 camber actually help?

thinking about it now that you mention it... when i was taking the corner it was bumpy... do you think because the setup is so stiff the springs didnt have enough time to react ? is that how it works?

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Originally Posted by phizzle

You want to set the rear swaybar to the middle setting unless you are on a racetrack. You also want to soften the rear bump and rebound settings so that the rear will squat under acceleration slightly. You can aid this by having a "raked" stance which means having the rear sit 0.5 to an inch higher than the front. It's all about weight transfer and dynamics. A little bit of camber is also a good thing but not too much.

Just remember (at all times, not just when it's dry), you will have heaps of grip at compared-to-a-commodore insane speeds. It's when you go just that little bit too far or hit a mid bump corner and all hell breaks loose you realise that you are going waaaay too fast to do anything about it.

My advice would be do not drive like a cock on public roads. Save it for a track day where you can really exploit the car's abilities and maybe, just maybe, find out what your limits are.

ewrxion87 · #12 07-12-2011, 05:40 PM

Nitto Invo Tire Reviews (21 Reviews)

the reviews seem great - can i ask what sort of mileage you have gotten so far on them. i got 36k on the yoko advans i was running which i spose is good for a soft compound.

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Originally Posted by RichX

Nitto Invo's, great tyre.

I ran Falken RT615's before these, and I thought they were total shit compared.

Terry.Wrist · #13 07-12-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ewrxion87

in the dry its crazy i can take 90 degree corner on boost and stick like glue.

Please don't drive into a tree

ewrxion87 · #14 07-12-2011, 05:51 PM

Thanks Terry, its a good car i intend on keeping it that way

im a car enthusiast not a hoon

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Originally Posted by Terry.Wrist

Please don't drive into a tree

phizzle · #15 07-12-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ewrxion87

im a car enthusiast not a hoon

So am I but I have paperwork that says different

N1GHTH4WK92 · #16 07-12-2011, 06:08 PM

If you are loosing traction at 50kmh on a 'bout then there is something wrong. Full stock suspension setups are capable of better.

Nevertheless, sounds like you need to go to a tuning day whenever one is hosted next. The setup should be all good for you after that

ewrxion87 · #17 07-12-2011, 06:16 PM

Phizzle
- im not sure what you mean.... but anyays doesnt matter...il stay on topic

-Nighthawk92 - between the two of you...it seems like i need this track day to sort my problems out.

il need to start with softening the rear a little more and maybe raising it half an inch.
id prefer not to have it kicking out at the ass...otherwise i woulda bought rwd LOL

N1GHTH4WK92 · #18 07-12-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ewrxion87

it seems like i need this track day to sort my problems out.

Don't NEED it but it will solve your problem a lot quicker than trial and error whenever you get a chance to test it's capabilities.

Otherwise could take up drifting

571 · #19 07-12-2011, 08:57 PM

Be very careful 'drift is addictive'

StubbsR1 · #20 07-12-2011, 09:31 PM

I prefer over steer to under steer.

Enjoy the ride responsibly in a safe area.

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