Sean1933 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Recently my car seems really tail happy, i know the roads are not the best but im sure its not just that. Ill put my foot down in 3rd and if im not completly straight (sometimes even if i am) the back end steps out, its like there is no grip. Also if i go around a roundabout it seems to understear alot, if i give it some pedal then the arse steps out. Im running on 18inch all around, 275rear + 235or245front...pirelli p9000s. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Sounds normal mate, I can get it to step out in 4th gear without RTLC on. Just too much crap on the road at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 same here - just got to live with it unfortunately. Ways of improving would be a new set up i.e. suspension, bushes, tyres etc but lots of money. Also fit RLTC. otherwise just take it easy until the sun comes out. on a plus side you'll be an expert drifter by spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Same here too, the roads are very greasy at the moment, I cant seem to get any grip even when accelerating quite steadily.However I do have rubbish Jap tyres still on that are as hard as plastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Anyone else notice that it's WINTER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Bridgestone RE050a's are your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 But it wakes you up on your way to work don't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Certainly does wake me up, kindof fun to be honest I know its winter, just dont remember it being this bad last year or the year before. I need to check the condition of the bushes, anyone know which ones i would be able to change myself and which ones need a press...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Cold roads, dirty roads, wide tires, too much throttle = loss of grip. Answer, less throttle go back to 17" stock sizes for this time of year. Not the total solution by it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Mine is very twitchy with this weather but it was worse when I had 275 rear with 235 front. I have gone back to 255 rear and its much better. My 275 rears were Khumos though so maybe not the best comparison as my 255 rears are Eagle F1s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 But it's great for drifting practice. Soon be Summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Thank goodness its not only me! It seems certain roads (ie Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne) use a different tarmac or something, which tends to get very greasy, cos I feel it slip so easily. A bit disconcerting I must say. No turbo no 2 for the foreseeable future, too dodgy. Need some new rear tyres soon tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phillw454 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 iv had this exact prob lately, my car was usually fine around corners unless i put my foot down in 2nd and then it would easily step out, but 1 night it was just sliding all over the place even at speeds of 20mph on normal bends when not accelerating. seems to be ok now though so im hoping it was just abit of oil or something, as my car is NA so not as power/torque as the turbo lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Mine's twicthy, but I expect it now and take it easy, and have a little fun! The car has really grown on me since my accident and I'm far more confident in controlling her than I was, especially with RLTC in the Wet setting. Then again, with it set to Wet, I pretty much slid 35 degrees coming out of a junction on station road. Scary, but the kids watching loved it - big thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I was expecting to read this and think mine has probably got problems too but no glad to see its all normal. I've got 255 17" Toyos on the rear and they seem to be coping not too bad, got to have a good speed up first before wakening No-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1933 Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Im in parallel TTC mode so doesnt help...both online at 3900rpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkTheBoy Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Has everyone checked tyre pressures lately? That can make one hell of a difference, mines much better now that i have the right amount of air between me and the road. It does still step out but definitely less often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 What psi are you running ? (Just curious) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Has everyone checked tyre pressures lately? That can make one hell of a difference, mines much better now that i have the right amount of air between me and the road. It does still step out but definitely less often. Ditto this, i sorted mine out at weekend, put 32psi in all round and made sure they where to 0.1psi. A bit anal i know but the car felt so much better afterwards when cornering and accelerating hard it ran much truer. Here's the monitor i used to get the pressures just right it has a quick release thing that you use to let air out until you get to required amount. I will now be checking my pressures weekly! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRO-RACING-DIGITAL-TYRE-PRESSURE-GAUGE-BIKES-KARTS-CARS_W0QQitemZ290074925857QQihZ019QQcategoryZ30922QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem I think Sean's problem is more right foot related tho if its understeering your obviously pushing it to its limits and then the back end comes out when you give it too much throttle. Providing of course its in the dry, if the roads are greasy no wonder its doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I am running 32 up front but I think I am running 40 on the rears as the last RR day I went to the operators pumped the rears to that psi. I guess I should bleed off a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I am running 32 up front but I think I am running 40 on the rears as the last RR day I went to the operators pumped the rears to that psi. I guess I should bleed off a bit. Yeh i read on here 34 front 32 rear is a good combo for grip, on back wheels etc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I had my new rears (Goodyear F1 GSD3) fitted on saturday, and my my my that's made all the difference! Cornering, roundabouts, and just normal driving (Lottbridge Drove) feels 100% better. I don't think I'll be trying any stupid 2nd turbo business while its this wet tho. They are both been inflated to 30psi. Fronts 32psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Im in parallel TTC mode so doesnt help...both online at 3900rpm I was going to suggest TTC mode, you need to lighten up on the right foot Sean;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 I think a change of tyres to another make may help. To be honest I think it's over tyred. I like 225 fronts and 255 rears myself, on 8 and 9 inch rims. They will make a vast difference in wet grip, with say Goodyear F1 rubber. I always think back to a long motorway journey in appallingly wet weather, in convoy with my friend who was in a 911 Turbo, and me in a 2CV. The Citroen was perfectly happy at 75 mph, no dramas at all.The 911 was aquaplaning on frsh tyres, at 65. Very wide rubber is NOT your friend in the wet or snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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