Solving the traction problem
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I'm thinking of turning mine into a HSV Coupe 4/Monaro hybrid. What do you think? www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OKz3pJJPvg
Is it possible?
Is it possible?
Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 29th December 19:50
wormus said:
I'm thinking of turning mine into a HSV Coupe 4/Monaro hybrid. What do you think? www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OKz3pJJPvg
Is it possible?
Is it possible?
Definately possible, as the Coupe4 started out as a Monaro anyway. The C4 is quite a bit heavier than the 'ro, has a wider track (hence the added wider wheel arch thingys). If you sourced the same bits HSV used to mod the 'ro to C4 then you will poss find that you will have a big problem due to your current BHP. When the C4 was produced, the same model HSV's were 285Kw (about 350BHP) but the C4's engine had to be detuned to 270Kw, I believe because the 4x4 transmissions, gearboxes, axles, etc were not up to the task for higher power.
wormus said:
I'm thinking of turning mine into a HSV Coupe 4/Monaro hybrid. What do you think? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OKz3pJJPvg
Is it possible?
Id speak to Harry about just the cost for the bodykit before you look at the mechanicals mate, just that made me wince!Is it possible?
Edited by wormus on Tuesday 29th December 19:50
You are probably right. Also, didn't realise it was an auto and I doubt it's possible to transfer power to the front wheels with an M6 gearbox.
If it was a simple case of swapping parts then maybe, but the car was never designed for 4wd at it all looks like a bit of a bodge now I've done some research.
I'll get RL traction control fitted in the new year. Mark says you can set it up to control boost on the blower using the bypass valve which would be handy in the first 2 gears.
If it was a simple case of swapping parts then maybe, but the car was never designed for 4wd at it all looks like a bit of a bodge now I've done some research.
I'll get RL traction control fitted in the new year. Mark says you can set it up to control boost on the blower using the bypass valve which would be handy in the first 2 gears.
Nobody so far has been able to prove the relationship between tyre width and grip off the line. Wider tyres provide better lateral grip and it is argued that narrower tyres provide better traction.
Even Jez has suggested in previous posts his new, wider tyres make sod all difference.
I think power delivery, ideally lowish torque and tyre compound play a bigger part so RL is the way to go for me.
Even Jez has suggested in previous posts his new, wider tyres make sod all difference.
I think power delivery, ideally lowish torque and tyre compound play a bigger part so RL is the way to go for me.
wormus said:
Nobody so far has been able to prove the relationship between tyre width and grip off the line. Wider tyres provide better lateral grip and it is argued that narrower tyres provide better traction.
Even Jez has suggested in previous posts his new, wider tyres make sod all difference.
I think power delivery, ideally lowish torque and tyre compound play a bigger part so RL is the way to go for me.
Common sense will clearly tell you more rubber on the ground will offer more traction. Other things can of course affect this...ie silly low profiles may not offer as much traction off the line as a larger sidewall tyre. But thats a different matter. Even Jez has suggested in previous posts his new, wider tyres make sod all difference.
I think power delivery, ideally lowish torque and tyre compound play a bigger part so RL is the way to go for me.
Just fit a pair of space savers to the rear for a demonstration.
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