Wet Weather Handling

[_DJ_]

Having recently swapped my Griff 500 for a 4.2 Cerbie I'm surprised how much more delicate you have to be in the wet. Well I say wet, but I mean slighly damp (it rained last night and has been cold all day). With relatively new tyres it breaks traction in 2nd when applying anything over 1/2 throttle in a straight line. What I can't work out is whether it's got less traction than the Griff or just a load more power! I found myself short shifting (at about 4k revs) to tame it. Is this to be expected?

DJ

[K1 CERB]

I had this a week or so ago....while gently accelerating in a straight line It did make me laugh thou!

K1 CERB

[satman]

_DJ_ said:

Having recently swapped my Griff 500 for a 4.2 Cerbie I'm surprised how much more delicate you have to be in the wet. Is this to be expected? DJ

[FourWheelDrift]

I always thought it would be easier than a Griff with all the power lower down from the Rover V8. Compared to a Cerbera where most of the power is higher up the rev range.

I never had any problems driving in the rain or even during very cold spells and ice/frosty roads.

I guess you just get used to it.

[_DJ_]

FourWheelDrift said:

I always thought it would be easier than a Griff with all the power lower down from the Rover V8. Compared to a Cerbera where most of the power is higher up the rev range. I never had any problems driving in the rain or even during very cold spells and ice/frosty roads. I guess you just get used to it.

I suppose the Griff's delivery is more linear, whereas the Cerbie hits 4000 revs then all hell breaks loose.
As you say, it's just a case of training your right foot. I'm still not used to the power delivery but am getting there. I'd convinced myself that the Griff was faster and had a 'better' engine, but I'm starting to revise that opinion the more I drive it.
The Cerbie also suffers from a slight hesitation at light throttle openings so once I've fixed that I'm sure I'll like it even more!

DJ

[JMH99]

Thought you were supposed to drive whilst looking out of the side windows.

>> Edited by JMH99 on Friday 12th December 00:30

[jamster]

The cerb is the only car I've ever had where you really notice the affects of tyre temperature. Floor it when they're cold or even half warm and your all over the place in 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Wait til those bad boy S02's warm up and they'll grip on even damp surfaces - well most of time anyway!

[davetherave1970]

I find grip level is better wet than damp!

[GCerbera]

davetherave1970 said:

I find grip level is better wet than damp!

Agreed, but it's never been that much of an issue as
long as you are alert to the biting points.

First time with wheel spin in third was an eye opener though!

Go create some weather...
It's a road legal Concorde!
Graham
TCR The Cerbera Register

www.TVR-Cerbera.com

[crazycats]

Not had mine that long - nearly 6 months now, had it spin up in 4th, when it was wet the other night - reminds you that you aren't as clever as you think, respect these cars they will bite!!!