> Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 8:17:07 -0700
> From: Bobby Whitehead <igofaster@charter.net>
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: racing the GT6.... tires or suspension?
> Cc: fot-request@autox.team.net
>
> Hey Guys and Gals!
> Just got back from Hallett OK. The FoT was in strong force with me and Gary
>Fuqua... TEAM TWO... we did have another guy show up with a fast Spitfire...
>engineers... whadda ya gonna do with them.
>
> My GT6 seems to run fairly well on the short course. I was consistently
>slow... running ... I ran a few laps in the 1:44 - 1:43 range.
>
> I'm running Yokohama Advan 032R 175/60 R13 77H... I have been starting out
>20 psi before each session.
>
> My problem seems to be a happy rear end... no comments on my butt please...
> The GT wants to come around in the rear. I had two off course incidents, but
>I've really got to be sharp as the rear end wants to come around. My reaction
>time is not as quick as reality time.
>
> I've got what seems to be mostly stock rear leaf spring, and Koni's on the
>rear, plus a rear sway bar.
>
> I've purchased a shock relocation conversion from Rimmer Bros that relocates
>the upper shock mount to the frame versus inside the wheel well with and
>adjustable English made shock. I've not installed the system yet but will
>probably do so this week.
>
> I'm I running the right tire and pressure? Some of the Bugeyes and Spridgets
>are running Hoosiers which I believe is not a radial... Is there a way that I
>can plan on keeping the rear end down on the road more, maybe stiffer road
>spring?
>
> I'm just a little over a year in my racing, so still very green at all of
>this. However, I am getting an off course at least once every weekend I go out.
>
> George Curl (my original instructor) did everything but say I'm driving like
>a little girl. He did say however that there is no coasting in racing.. I'm
>not on the gas on the brake all the time, there are turns where I'm feathering
>the throttle or off the gas on the brake to keep the car on the road...
>
> Comments or pointers appreciated...
>
> Bobby Whitehead
> #53 CVAR Triumph GT6+
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