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jr

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 11:28

more control then :P


SteveW

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 11:23

quote:
Originally posted by jr
loosen the pressure that your right foot is putting on the accelerator pedal, best way :)


have you not seen the size of my feet ???


jr

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 11:10

loosen the pressure that your right foot is putting on the accelerator pedal, best way :)


Corsa_Sport21

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 11:06

Why would u want to reduce torque steer,its good fun having to fight it.


AK

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 10:00

a diff will make it worse....

where as on a standard 'open' F28 etc the power will travel via the easiest option to s wheel with less traction... the diff will make it go to the wheel with grip.... pulling you about.

First couple of track days with my old

190lbft corsa i nearly ended up of the track (in the inside of corners) as it was gripping much more than before and just pulling me accross and out the corner.

Well worth it though


ed

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 09:58

An LSD will do wonders too. When you do a burnout you will spin up both the wheels, not just one :cool:


Jambo

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 09:56

thisi s very true ed


ed

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 09:51

Turn your steering wheel right when accelerating. It's only a problem if you floor it hands off a la Clarkson.


SteveW

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 08:35

ok, interesting :)

my last LET was able to pull up steep hills in high gears.. was dead impressed lol


pow

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 08:28

I see, thanks Dave, that makes sence.

Steve, its not a bloody diesel :lol:


DaveB

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 08:24



Equal length driveshaft isn't actually 'equal'. It basically splits the offside driveshaft into 2 smaller shafts, with a mount that bolts to the back of the engine block. This reduces twist in the driveshaft


Dean_W

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 08:21

quote:
Originally posted by pow
From what I've heard, equal length driveshalfs will work, but I'm also a bit confused how, the gearbox is nearer the nearside wheel than the offside wheel, how can the shafts be made equal lengths?


The set up is a short shaft, as usual from the box to the passenger side wheel. The other side is 2 short shafts linked by a CV type joint. The first shaft is held by a mount on the back of the engine so it is solid. The second goes to the wheel. So effectively 2 shafts of equal length.


SteveW

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 08:18

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
stiffening the front end?

Keep the torque figure low :boggle:


cant do that.. need torque to pull the extremely heavy chassis :lol:
plus i can then go up steep hills in 5th :o


Jambo

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 08:16

stiffening the front end?

Keep the torque figure low :boggle:


pow

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 08:14

From what I've heard, equal length driveshalfs will work, but I'm also a bit confused how, the gearbox is nearer the nearside wheel than the offside wheel, how can the shafts be made equal lengths?


SteveW

posted on 7th Aug 08 at 08:06

Well as im going for another LET corsa, im thinking of how to reduce torque steer as much as possible..

The usual thing is getting a LSD fitted..

BUT

What about equal length driveshafts ??
Where ? How ? Does it work ? How much dosh ?


Do they make much difference ??
Are there any other ways of reducing it.. other than "dont fit a big horse power engine to a FWD car..."