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Re: Lack Of traction
[Re: Ecrab]
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10/08/2010 15:41
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RMJ
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Re: Lack Of traction
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10/08/2010 15:56
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Marco20valveT
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i would try some camberbolts set at -1.5 degree's and see how you get on.
you could get a 22mm (Or bigger) rear anti roll bar.
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Re: Lack Of traction
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11/08/2010 19:42
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Two questions.
1. What are these 'other cars' you're comparing it to?
2. What suspension/ chassis mods are you running?
F****** b****** thing...
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Re: Lack Of traction
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11/08/2010 22:44
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ktm450exc
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never been on a track but would imagine what holds true in mx is same on track with a car
if you come into a corner wrong and come out in the wrong part of the motors power or the wrong gear you will spin on exit trying to get the power down
some bikes (my big 4st) i need to carry a lot of speed in and around the corner and be gentle on the throttle on the way out always with some throttle to keep my wheels turning all the way round the corner..i have done all my braking and am off them before corner and on throttle slightly all the way round to aid traction(no big on off business) i see some come stonking in brake hard gear no throttle at all or still on brakes in corner then try to accelerate out and woder why they spin up and go sideways
there must be something like this but car related if you know what i mean to work your way round quicker without spinning on the way out
can someone translate that to car for me
Last edited by ktm450exc; 11/08/2010 22:45.
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Re: Lack Of traction
[Re: Jimbo]
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11/08/2010 22:55
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ktm450exc
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whats the point of coilovers if they dont work on track? and if they dont what does
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Re: Lack Of traction
[Re: Jimbo]
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12/08/2010 09:00
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MattW
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How old are the wishbones and do you have a lower strut brace fitted?
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Re: Lack Of traction
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12/08/2010 09:42
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Marco20valveT
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Tyres - if your doing a few track days, get some track tyres Brilliant point!! get some R888's! i cant believe how much grip they really give you!!
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Re: Lack Of traction
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12/08/2010 11:47
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ktm450exc
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jimbo i am glad you said that as i found the coilovers on my le when over 120 very bouncy enough to make me back off even on the motorway..i have the stronger springs that are supposeed to rectify this but dont want to fit them to find its not much better i only mentioned this last week as when i had standard dampers and eibachs i could get 160+ without ever feeling the suspension make me nervous
in this case what would you think the best set up for fast road /track?
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Re: Lack Of traction
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12/08/2010 11:55
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Marco20valveT
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one of the best set up that work and are in an affordable budget would be the billy and Eibach kit... but if you have a grand or 2... Gaz coil overs
Last edited by Marco20valveT; 12/08/2010 11:56.
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Re: Lack Of traction
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12/08/2010 13:04
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ktm450exc
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i know about the billies eibachs but are we saying this is the best without spending big? what about osravs etc? i am not too bothered about the ride quality on road but i want to drive it as agressively as possible on track days so dont want something thats is going to be overwhelmed nor do i want to bounce to the point of backing off ..is there anything that you (or anyone knows of to suit)?
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Re: Lack Of traction
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12/08/2010 16:38
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Is there any other make of insert that will fit the FK strut. It seems a waste to have to replace the complete set-up
Last edited by Ecrab; 12/08/2010 16:39.
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Re: Lack Of traction
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12/08/2010 19:28
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ktm450exc
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ok so whats your advice here sell my fks and buy what?
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Re: Lack Of traction
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12/08/2010 23:21
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ktm450exc
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i have read a lot of the threads and am aware of the many discussions i will just ask what is the best set up say for under £700 for track i am happy to have bouncy road if they will really deliver on the track ..if they are only mediocre i will get what is better
nigel have you driven with fks and you think the osrav eibachs are better on track?
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Re: Lack Of traction
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13/08/2010 00:01
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I paid a good bit of money for my coilovers but worth it as far as I'm concerned. Compared to previous setup the car feels much better and can can get a good bit more drive out of corners because they dont bounce.
Death-rattle-tastic
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Re: Lack Of traction
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13/08/2010 00:23
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