This HAS to be of interest to RC pilots / carers....
Allowing damage / rapid deterioration of our much loved RCs due to governmental neglect in our roads whilst uttering things like 'Y buy a sports car if U are not man enough for hard suspension?' doesnt cut it with me
Do we have any specialists / members with suspension knowledge that can tackle this issue? - There is absolutely no need to run 19" + 40s + hard suspension on (in my case) 160hp FWD!!!!
I cannot put into words the feelings that go thru me when I finally fail to spot a monster hole (be it due to water, night or traffic demanding full concentration at that moment)
If this is indeed a proper club to support the Marque for decades to come, then we not only owe a duty of care to these fine cars, but also, I am certain, a majority of RC drivers would keep them longer, enjoy them infinitely more...if both they and their beloved cars are not smashed around as if hit by a cricket bat every few mins.......Its not 'Rocket Science'
Maybe someone with the right knowledge and time + initial funding can approach some suspension specialists, not to lower and stiffen (yawn..) for 'Stance' but to transform the car from underdeveloped for UK roads (built for smooth continental roads...on which the car is fabulous) to one where u can drive with infinitely lower tension and apprehension....and truly enjoy the car as intended...a Grand Tourer
- Sure there are some who want to track the car and plough their own furrow, however many, incl older, female, infirm who presently drive with gritted teeth half the time.....
Lets pull together:
Names of specialists
Comfort all weather specific tyres (softer sidewalls and rubber etc)
Alternative Specs that will fit with minimal arch liner mods - eg 19x45 of various widths, 18x50 of various widths
Custom top mounts improve things?
Softer replacement rubbers throughout
Experiment with spring rates, particularly progressives
Custom modified and adjustable dampers
Can the apparent bump steer be tamed?
Personally, I dont care if the car leans more on its suspension (gives better feedback on public roads anyway)
Would love to try 225, 235, 245 x45 on 19s and 50s on 18" to start with (running lower pressures due to safer taller sidewalls)
Next, just change springs to progressives, starting at c 25% softer over initial compression, rising to -15% on full bump. Progressive rubber bump stops if possible too.
Leaving the fine art of adapting custom adjustable dampers to match
Investigate and reduce bumpsteer
Thoughts? - Please reach out across forum and outside into the motorsport specialists to see if we can 'put the icing on the cake'
Allowing damage / rapid deterioration of our much loved RCs due to governmental neglect in our roads whilst uttering things like 'Y buy a sports car if U are not man enough for hard suspension?' doesnt cut it with me
Do we have any specialists / members with suspension knowledge that can tackle this issue? - There is absolutely no need to run 19" + 40s + hard suspension on (in my case) 160hp FWD!!!!
I cannot put into words the feelings that go thru me when I finally fail to spot a monster hole (be it due to water, night or traffic demanding full concentration at that moment)
If this is indeed a proper club to support the Marque for decades to come, then we not only owe a duty of care to these fine cars, but also, I am certain, a majority of RC drivers would keep them longer, enjoy them infinitely more...if both they and their beloved cars are not smashed around as if hit by a cricket bat every few mins.......Its not 'Rocket Science'
Maybe someone with the right knowledge and time + initial funding can approach some suspension specialists, not to lower and stiffen (yawn..) for 'Stance' but to transform the car from underdeveloped for UK roads (built for smooth continental roads...on which the car is fabulous) to one where u can drive with infinitely lower tension and apprehension....and truly enjoy the car as intended...a Grand Tourer
- Sure there are some who want to track the car and plough their own furrow, however many, incl older, female, infirm who presently drive with gritted teeth half the time.....Lets pull together:
Names of specialists
Comfort all weather specific tyres (softer sidewalls and rubber etc)
Alternative Specs that will fit with minimal arch liner mods - eg 19x45 of various widths, 18x50 of various widths
Custom top mounts improve things?
Softer replacement rubbers throughout
Experiment with spring rates, particularly progressives
Custom modified and adjustable dampers
Can the apparent bump steer be tamed?
Personally, I dont care if the car leans more on its suspension (gives better feedback on public roads anyway)
Would love to try 225, 235, 245 x45 on 19s and 50s on 18" to start with (running lower pressures due to safer taller sidewalls)
Next, just change springs to progressives, starting at c 25% softer over initial compression, rising to -15% on full bump. Progressive rubber bump stops if possible too.
Leaving the fine art of adapting custom adjustable dampers to match
Investigate and reduce bumpsteer
Thoughts? - Please reach out across forum and outside into the motorsport specialists to see if we can 'put the icing on the cake'