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High speed, long bend butt clenching seems to be down mainly to tyres. Try a couple of extra PSI and feel the difference. Must agree the CV8 seems to like OEM tyres more so than others.
When abroad a few months ago, the straight line handling at high speeds was fine, as was the braking, however at 140+ I did get a floaty sensation, but more so from the rear than the front wheels. Never doubted the front will go where i point it, just a little worried about the rear (overtaking the front........)
As posted previously these cars (in pretty much standard form) are GT's - wouldn't expect them to handle like a track car without some serious mods.
(bring on Roger to list em......!)
BTW Roger - Any news?
When abroad a few months ago, the straight line handling at high speeds was fine, as was the braking, however at 140+ I did get a floaty sensation, but more so from the rear than the front wheels. Never doubted the front will go where i point it, just a little worried about the rear (overtaking the front........)
As posted previously these cars (in pretty much standard form) are GT's - wouldn't expect them to handle like a track car without some serious mods.
(bring on Roger to list em......!)
BTW Roger - Any news?
Dragonball said:
I was going to ask about the peddars - so it works with the lining?
Have looked up a fair amount - and some reckon makes it a hard ride
Having looked up the info on the aussie forums I am dicounting the pedders due to the potential harsh ride quality for my personal use (they may well be good for others however)Have looked up a fair amount - and some reckon makes it a hard ride
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=6681
Lots of info here...
Dragonball said:
Dragonball said:
I was going to ask about the peddars - so it works with the lining?
Have looked up a fair amount - and some reckon makes it a hard ride
Have looked up a fair amount - and some reckon makes it a hard ride
Having looked up the info on the aussie forums I am dicounting the pedders due to the potential harsh ride quality for my personal use (they may well be good for others however)
www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=6681
Lots of info here...
Pedders supply more than 1 damper type and hence different damping rates.
Thier firmest dampers are indeed way to hard for our conditios. We dont sell them. Unless someone specifically asks. We try everything on one of our cars before we offer it, and as a result decided not to use the firm ones.
But, these things are subjective hence my offer to drive the demonstrator. If it turns out not to be for you, fine. If it is, then you know exactly what your getting for your money before you spend it.
Sadly, not everything you read on the internet is true!
Edited by monkfish1 on Tuesday 5th August 12:55
Dragonball said:
the muppet said:
No spoiler (might this make a difference?)
Yep, the difference is enormous. Your bootlid won't get scuffed to bits by a heavy lump of plastic which is badly 'bolted' on.
Oi - thats an extra 10 HP that is Yep, the difference is enormous. Your bootlid won't get scuffed to bits by a heavy lump of plastic which is badly 'bolted' on.
Seriously though - anyone else get light steering at speed?
monkfish1 said:
Dragonball said:
Dragonball said:
I was going to ask about the peddars - so it works with the lining?
Have looked up a fair amount - and some reckon makes it a hard ride
Have looked up a fair amount - and some reckon makes it a hard ride
Having looked up the info on the aussie forums I am dicounting the pedders due to the potential harsh ride quality for my personal use (they may well be good for others however)
www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=6681
Lots of info here...
Pedders supply more than 1 damper type and hence different damping rates.
Thier firmest dampers are indeed way to hard for our conditios. We dont sell them. Unless someone specifically asks. We try everything on one of our cars before we offer it, and as a result decided not to use the firm ones.
But, these things are subjective hence my offer to drive the demonstrator. If it turns out not to be for you, fine. If it is, then you know exactly what your getting for your money before you spend it.
Sadly, not everything you read on the internet is true!
Edited by monkfish1 on Tuesday 5th August 12:55
I did not find a lot of difference between your demo and mine with the AVO's - df not too hard, too low possibly but not too hard.
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