What to expect?
Discussion
Mine has had only a few runs out so far to shake down, identify problems & fix. Also to get the tune sorted - but my target is 7th September where it will have it's first track day - and it would be very useful to have prior knowledge of the general handling characteristics when pushed, and know what to be wary of. I will of course be taking it easy this time, but knowing where the limits are is useful, so.....
Can I have some pearls of wisdom from those that have thoroughly explored and tamed those limits in using their Ultimas on road and track days?
... in particular with the older standard eagles (which I understand from comments are not wonderful)and the older 2006 shocks setup, although I have had the geometry & corner-weights set up by the boys at Jackson Ford who know their stuff.
Thoughts and comment please?
Can I have some pearls of wisdom from those that have thoroughly explored and tamed those limits in using their Ultimas on road and track days?
... in particular with the older standard eagles (which I understand from comments are not wonderful)and the older 2006 shocks setup, although I have had the geometry & corner-weights set up by the boys at Jackson Ford who know their stuff.
Thoughts and comment please?
deadscoob said:
All depends how it has been setup?
What is the setup?
I'll have to hunt for the printout, but I do know ride hight is 110F and 155R with damper symmetry and corner-weights checked and good. It will go in again for more tweaking just before the day to get bump-steer done and check stuff again now it should have settled.What is the setup?
What is the optimum for geo in degrees and mins? Not sure what Jacksons did. Are the factory ones right do you know?
with both my Ultima and my Noble on track i generaly carry ,
engine oil
gearbox oil
water
socket set
cable ties
full set of belts
tyre pressure gauge
tyre temp gauge
helmet
gloves
fireproof long sleeve shirt
trousers , no shorts
both parts of driving licence
RAC card .
take it steady , build speed through the day and watch all your temps !!
most important of all have fun
Tux
engine oil
gearbox oil
water
socket set
cable ties
full set of belts
tyre pressure gauge
tyre temp gauge
helmet
gloves
fireproof long sleeve shirt
trousers , no shorts
both parts of driving licence
RAC card .
take it steady , build speed through the day and watch all your temps !!
most important of all have fun
Tux
"take it steady , build speed through the day and watch all your temps !!"
^^^^ This 100%
And if you do this, the handing of the car won't come as a surprise.
Track mine about 20 times. And I was always really impressed how progressive any movement was. Easy to catch and fun to play with. Think giant Go Kart!!
Make sure the nose is still under load come turn in and you'll get little if no understeer. A sweet car to drive on track.
Pete
^^^^ This 100%
And if you do this, the handing of the car won't come as a surprise.
Track mine about 20 times. And I was always really impressed how progressive any movement was. Easy to catch and fun to play with. Think giant Go Kart!!
Make sure the nose is still under load come turn in and you'll get little if no understeer. A sweet car to drive on track.
Pete
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