Lack of Traction

[Paul Bowden]

I posted off the back of the guy who had problems with traction/grip with his "slicks" and made the point that I had problems at Santa Pod when my SL was spinning the rears in 3rd gear. I only have circa 140bhp. So I am looking for some answers.My thoughts/spec:-

 

Standard SL i.e. LSD

 

205 CR500 at 18 PSI correct pressure? should I lower this for the 1/4 mile

 

Very cold day, tyres just would not get up to temp, although I did try

 

SL R rear anti roll bar is on the Hardest setting, should I slacken it to the softest

 

 

I have no noticable problems under more normal driving conditions. I was shifting on the 7400 shift light and spectators commented on the wheel spin after the second gear change.

 

 

Any Ideas would be appreciated.

 

 

 

[EFA]

For acceleration, disconnect the rear ARB and fit the softest rear springs you can find. (130lbs will be about right)

 

Do a couple of doughnuts to get the tyres warm first........

 

Drop tyres to around 14 psi warm at the rear and put the fronts up to around 30psi.

 

 

Santa pod is a slippery surface when cold. Best to run from the other end!!! (Check for oncoming traffic!!!!)

 

 

 

Fat Arn

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Edited by - fat arnie on 22 Feb 2003 23:12:10

 

Edited by - fat arnie on 22 Feb 2003 23:13:34

[Paul Bowden]

😬 😬 😬 Thanks Arnie.