Car Understeers Than Oversteers On Cornering

[tek_01]

hey all i got the whiteline front and rear swaybars from the group buy and also pineapples fitted in the 'all round performance' position, standard otherwise

Just wondering sometimes when i go around a bend in the wet the front slides than the back comes around. I have the front on the softest setting and the rear is on either the stiffest or 2nd stiffest setting

can i help this from happening or i have to practice better weight transfer??

[Eug]

1st Q: what tyres?

2nd Q: what condition are they in?

3rd Q: is this regular driving or on the circuit?

check this site out for a few pointers

http://www.wtrscca.org/tech.htm

[blind_elk]

4th Q (part of 2nd Q): What tyre pressures?

[tek_01]

OK brand new nankang ns2, 225 45 17 maybe 90% tread

40psi pressure all around

normal driving but i guess it would be the same on circuit.

it is evident in the rain the most

havent really done it in the dry

[battery]

i reckon its your driving style.... brake first turn and then plant it....

if you under steer into a corner its cos your going to fast, and when its wet it doesn't take much....

get HICAS locked too if it isn't

[MrStabby]

OK brand new nankang ns2, 225 45 17 maybe 90% tread

You cant expect much grip from cheapo rubber like NS2's

40psi pressure all around

Try 35 to see how it goes. Also check If the inside of the tyre is wearing out more than the edges (which means you're running too much pressure)

sometimes when i go around a bend in the wet the front slides than the back comes around

<edit my retarded comment> double check the rear bar is on hard (ie the inner setting). Otherwise get a decent suspension shop to check your alignment.

BTW - is the brake squeal sorted? What was the fix?

[tek_01]

Thanks for the comments, all taken into account

Yes i forgot to mention i do have a hicas lockbar. And you're probably right it is my driving style

Re the brake squeal. Yes it is sorted enough for me to not worry about it.

Greased up all the pins and shims, et voila noise is gone! although it does come back after the brakes heat up after some spirited driving but i am pretty sure it is because i used wheel bearing grease instead of copper grease (which i now have a hold of - 1100deg rating!) which, with the heat is melting the grease and it loses its greasing properties.

Thats my half-assed theory anyhow.

Thanks once again lads

[Richo]

I would even try 30-32 psi. 40 is WAY too high!!

And get some better tyres when you can afford it, you will tell the difference.

[tek_01]

Tyres are perfectly fine for my power level. I find it difficult to spin them up without absolutely thrashing my car.

When they wear out it is a different story tho...

[blind_elk]

I would even try 30-32 psi. 40 is WAY too high!!

And get some better tyres when you can afford it, you will tell the difference.

I'd suggest 34 front, 32 rear.

[evil_weevil]

I know with my rear bar on the stiffest, on the track was more oversteer.

I now have both my sway bars on medium. seems to have balanced it a bit.

Id say driving style also