I think I'm ok hitting the apex for the most part.. Been watching a lot of instructional videos. What I mean by using the brakes more is that I need to get better at finding braking zones, and learning to tail brake better. This stuff is addicting. Thanks again for all the tips.
Thanks again, and yes most of the autox guys I've spoken to have said as much. I'm sure I'm nowhere near getting the most out of my car as-is, I'd love to go for a ride with someone with an S550 that is more skilled to experience the car from that perspective or have someone drive mine to...
PS: It would be a really cool test to be able to do instrumented slaloms of a GTPP vs a base suspension EB (non-PP) to see the differences in lateral grip. With stock and GTPP tires.
Do remember, the standard EB gets smaller sway bars, no braces, smaller single piston brakes/discs, etc. It's...
The lack of low end torque is very real in the scenario presented, this isn't stock for stok. 360wtq @ 5k from a coyote vs an EB with more than 50lbs extra @2.5k makes a difference when coming out of turns, let's not make this GT vs EB though :)
Wise words, modding for the sake of doing so...
GT is nowhere near as fun though, nose feels significantly heavier and has no low end torque in comparison. I had a chance to drive a base GTPP and aside from those, the mechanical grip felt awesome after the initial turn-in issue. Also, the 6pots were a dream on repeated runs.
I do think...
Wow, awesome response I really appreciate it. I'm going to have to try to find a good deal on wheels and go from there. Sounds like it's at least worth waiting to do it right. Thanks again!
They had a difficult time classing my car due to mods, last one I ended up with was STU. Primary goal for the car wasn't AutoX, or I'd been more careful with the mods I used. As is though, I've been pretty competitive, but I want more grip around corners :)
Thanks, just what I thought... Would it be worth throwing sticky 255s on my stock 18x8.5 as a dedicated track set over the GTPPs? or do I need to bite the bullet and buy wider tires/wheels?
Anyone else here AutoX their base eco (not PP) suspension? I do with mine, and while the car feels great, has good turn in, etc... I do feel a bit of body roll. I'm also using the GT PP wheels/tires which provide decent grip. However, I feel like I need more lateral grip. I can feel the...
Nice 60 for those AS tires... I always get killed there, I cannot for the life of me launch the car and get under 1.9. Need driver mod. And, these Pirellis do suck.
My steering wheel peeled @ 20k miles... It's a 2015, I obviously don't daily the car but the leather quality isn't the best. I never had this happen on previous cars or leather surfaces.
Thankfully, it was replaced under warranty. Better yet, I had the dealer replace with the GT350 wheel...