Could be cornering technique as much as anything. Based on my experience and
on observations of others, getting into an apex without having some power on
and applying power abruptly after weight transfers to the outside tires is a
prescription for breaking traction at the rear of a rear wheel drive car,
whether it has a limited slip diff or not. This tendency can be minimized by
entering at a reasonable speed and being on the power in moderation as
weight is transferred. The throttle then takes the active role in
controlling wheelspin. Basic stuff I know, but worth reminding oneself.
STeve P.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bobby Whitehead" <igofaster@charter.net>
To: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 6:09 AM
Subject: [Fot] Fwd: racing the GT6.... tires or suspension?
> > 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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