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rimkah said:
Indeed which explains why it's so much faster on track
You cant generalise - it depends on track (eg CS 9secs slower round the ring according to sport auto)In theory theres no reason why the 997CS shouldnt have higher lateral grip since it runs wider front rubber and same rear with a more modern chassis..... but if you chose the optional -20mm suspension on the turbo, I'd suspect advantage turbo.
We are not talking about lap times, it's roadholding. As someone said cornering speed and ability to change direction with grip. Lap times would also take account of braking, acceleration, power. aero etc.
I know this cos many years ago ( c 1970s ) I used read Cars and Car Conversions Magazine (CCC), especially Andy Dawson who wrote about this subject and put it into practice with his Datsuns and other project cars.
I know this cos many years ago ( c 1970s ) I used read Cars and Car Conversions Magazine (CCC), especially Andy Dawson who wrote about this subject and put it into practice with his Datsuns and other project cars.
Asterix said:
That's not the question though.
I would equate roadholding to cornering speed.
Agree.... hence my comment about lateral G.I would equate roadholding to cornering speed.
According to sport auto, 997S pulled 1.35g and 996tt 1.3g in their lateral grip test.... the 235 section front tyres of the 997S and tighter chassis control of PASM sport makes me think thats about right.... as mentioned tho, I suspect it would be redressed with a 996tt with the -20mm option.
ZeroH said:
Agree.... hence my comment about lateral G.
According to sport auto, 997S pulled 1.35g and 996tt 1.3g in their lateral grip test.... the 235 section front tyres of the 997S and tighter chassis control of PASM sport makes me think thats about right.... as mentioned tho, I suspect it would be redressed with a 996tt with the -20mm option.
According to sport auto, 997S pulled 1.35g and 996tt 1.3g in their lateral grip test.... the 235 section front tyres of the 997S and tighter chassis control of PASM sport makes me think thats about right.... as mentioned tho, I suspect it would be redressed with a 996tt with the -20mm option.
ZeroH said:
rimkah said:
Official times say otherwise
Which official times did you have in mind then ?... pls linkI do admire your passion for your motor
rimkah said:
It's scary, I stopped speaking to him. It was like I was insulting his first born.
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