T350 Handling Issues?
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yeh get the geo checked and make sure the tyre pressures are all around 24psi, tyre pressures seem to affect the handling quite a bit on these, i actually run mine at 20psi but most go for 22-24psi.
Failing that a set of nitrons or bilsteins would do the trick.
Bear in mind the steering is very quick and takes time to get used to, i see your also from the mighty Deen, If your planning to go on the run over the Cairn'o'mount on saturday i'll be able have a chat with you about it/take you for a burn in my T350, i have poly bushes all round and nitrons fitted.
Failing that a set of nitrons or bilsteins would do the trick.
Bear in mind the steering is very quick and takes time to get used to, i see your also from the mighty Deen, If your planning to go on the run over the Cairn'o'mount on saturday i'll be able have a chat with you about it/take you for a burn in my T350, i have poly bushes all round and nitrons fitted.
jamie g said:
Running 24 or less psi in the tyres may help but the tyre won't like it. You'll get uneven wear and grip will be reduced.
Obviously get the geo checked and fit some michelin PS2's if you're using it for the road.
Why do you suggest that running 24psi is sub-optimal for grip or a problem with tyre wear? What pressure would you suggest?Obviously get the geo checked and fit some michelin PS2's if you're using it for the road.
Hi, when I bought my T350 6 months ago I thought the ride was great in comparison to my Chimeara.
After a few drives down B roads I changed my mind as I found it difficult to make it go where I wanted it to. So after reading the various posts I bought and fitted a set of Nitrons and had them set up a couple of weeks ago during the service. When I picked it up it was much much better but still a bit harsh. I checked the tyre pressures just to make sure they were at 24 psi as per normal but found the dealer had put them back to 28 psi. 24 psi back in and the ride is now perfect.
Regards
Paul
After a few drives down B roads I changed my mind as I found it difficult to make it go where I wanted it to. So after reading the various posts I bought and fitted a set of Nitrons and had them set up a couple of weeks ago during the service. When I picked it up it was much much better but still a bit harsh. I checked the tyre pressures just to make sure they were at 24 psi as per normal but found the dealer had put them back to 28 psi. 24 psi back in and the ride is now perfect.
Regards
Paul
28 psi on the front would be good but it will be a b
h to drive if you've got goodyear f1's.
24 is a good compromise but they'll get worn on the edges of the tread(due to under inflation). You'll end up changing them even though the middle tread is still meaty.
What tyres are people buying? goodyears seem a poor choice for a T350.
h to drive if you've got goodyear f1's.24 is a good compromise but they'll get worn on the edges of the tread(due to under inflation). You'll end up changing them even though the middle tread is still meaty.
What tyres are people buying? goodyears seem a poor choice for a T350.
What tosh -24psi is fine. As you can see, some run at less. Dealers love to stick 26-28 PSI (depending on which factory data they believe is best). Owners all say 24.
My old Chimaera ran 22 front, 24 rear for 40+k miles with even wear. My T350 runs 24psi all round. Fronts are original at 16k miles, rears lasted 12k with totally even wear. I can understand a cheaper tyre not liking low pressure, but the standard F1s are performance tyres with appropriate sidewalls.
My old Chimaera ran 22 front, 24 rear for 40+k miles with even wear. My T350 runs 24psi all round. Fronts are original at 16k miles, rears lasted 12k with totally even wear. I can understand a cheaper tyre not liking low pressure, but the standard F1s are performance tyres with appropriate sidewalls.
T350 handling is to put it bluntly crap, compared to the Lotus.
I had 2 before the TVR and it will never be a patch on the Lotus.
You can make it better, geometry checked and adjusted, different suspension, tyre pressures etc, but it will never be as good as your Exige. I am still not totally happy with mine.
TVR have their strong points ie noise, performance, but the Lotus's are far superior in the handling and ride department.
I had 2 before the TVR and it will never be a patch on the Lotus.
You can make it better, geometry checked and adjusted, different suspension, tyre pressures etc, but it will never be as good as your Exige. I am still not totally happy with mine.
TVR have their strong points ie noise, performance, but the Lotus's are far superior in the handling and ride department.
jamie g said:
If those run flat tyres become available you could by those. From what people are saying it should improve the feel of the car
Are people seriously running as low as 20psi to make there cars manageable. You'll end up wearing the name off the side wall
You obviously know better than the rest of us. So what, in your experience is the best tyre and the best pressure?Are people seriously running as low as 20psi to make there cars manageable. You'll end up wearing the name off the side wall
jamie g said:
If those run flat tyres become available you could by those. From what people are saying it should improve the feel of the car
Are people seriously running as low as 20psi to make there cars manageable. You'll end up wearing the name off the side wall
If you were to do the calculations you would find that even a pressure as low as 20psi can support a 1100kg T350 no problem, without ruining the sidewalls, its not to make the car managable, it makes it more compliant on rough sAre people seriously running as low as 20psi to make there cars manageable. You'll end up wearing the name off the side wall
tty roads, roads that should be in far better condition, considering the tax we pay for them! Come on you don't need to do calculations to work out less pressure equals a spongy less responsive feel. A T350 is a nicely precise and sharp steering car that should be enjoyed and not tuned out by clumbsily reduced tyre pressures.
Is anyone happy with 28 psi? What about the owners with different susupension/wheels?
Is anyone happy with 28 psi? What about the owners with different susupension/wheels?
jamie g said:
Come on you don't need to do calculations to work out less pressure equals a spongy less responsive feel. A T350 is a nicely precise and sharp steering car that should be enjoyed and not tuned out by clumbsily reduced tyre pressures.
Is anyone happy with 28 psi? What about the owners with different susupension/wheels?
Jamie,Is anyone happy with 28 psi? What about the owners with different susupension/wheels?
A T350 with 18" wheels at 28 psi, is a nightmare - almost like driving on ice. A 35 profile tyre does not need high pressures to create a stiff sidewall, the tryes in question already have relatively stiff walls.
I was at a track day last week running 18,5 psi with R888 tyres and I can assure you, they were no where near running onto the wall.
Not sure what your experience is with tyres, or with TVRs but there is a alot of evidence to suggest with the tyres mentioned here, 24 psi is pretty much on the button. It maybe you're a secret tyre bod, if so why not come clean and give us the reasons why it should be better at 28psi?
So far your posts are based around what you would expect to happen but have and you have no experience to suggest otherwise and seem unwilling to listen to wht some quite knowledgable owners give as feed back.
jamie g said:
Come on you don't need to do calculations to work out less pressure equals a spongy less responsive feel. A T350 is a nicely precise and sharp steering car that should be enjoyed and not tuned out by clumbsily reduced tyre pressures.
Is anyone happy with 28 psi? What about the owners with different susupension/wheels?
clumbsily reduced tyre pressure? Is anyone happy with 28 psi? What about the owners with different susupension/wheels?
I have tried my T350 with the spider wheels, SP12's, different width's and profile's of tyres, on the standard set up and now with the nitrons, also done half a dozen trackdays in various tempratures and tried pressures from 18-28 psi, 28psi will send an inexperienced T350 driver backwards or darting off into a field when things get wet, 22-24psi is all thats needed believe it or not. Yes the car remains very precise and sharp.
You clearly have little or no experience in these motors
Edited by hollowpockets on Tuesday 3rd June 15:15
Ok apologies to all, maybe I have over stepped the mark(not sure where though)
Is this a touchy subject or something?
I'm not saying people are wrong for their settings, I was just hoping to hear someone with some different experiences.
So do the sp12 and nitrons improve things noticable.(on B roads)
Is this a touchy subject or something?
I'm not saying people are wrong for their settings, I was just hoping to hear someone with some different experiences.
So do the sp12 and nitrons improve things noticable.(on B roads)
Edited by jamie g on Tuesday 3rd June 15:57
Mr John said:
T350 handling is to put it bluntly crap, compared to the Lotus.
I had 2 before the TVR and it will never be a patch on the Lotus.
You can make it better, geometry checked and adjusted, different suspension, tyre pressures etc, but it will never be as good as your Exige. I am still not totally happy with mine.
TVR have their strong points ie noise, performance, but the Lotus's are far superior in the handling and ride department.
Ah i did wonder this.. The car is running SP12 wheels just now, but it just seems like there is ALOT of body roll, maybe its just something to get used to I had 2 before the TVR and it will never be a patch on the Lotus.
You can make it better, geometry checked and adjusted, different suspension, tyre pressures etc, but it will never be as good as your Exige. I am still not totally happy with mine.
TVR have their strong points ie noise, performance, but the Lotus's are far superior in the handling and ride department.
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