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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Well across is coming up march in Miami. My car seems like it is nose diving now while plowing into the turn. I softened the front and stiffened the back still the problem is solved. I am running Tein Flex with Cusco U brace. Anyone would recommend anything?
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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Yeah. You likely are too hot going into the turn. Slow in, fast out is the way to go.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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I hate when my s2k plows

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcyUYzEe4tM
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by krazik,Feb 29 2008, 04:18 PM
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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What kind of tires are you running in front. Hard tires are very common cause of "plowing"...
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:05 AM
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I am running BFG KDW2 225 45 17 and 255 40 17
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bubbs,Mar 1 2008, 10:30 AM
What kind of tires are you running in front. Hard tires are very common cause of "plowing"...
Going too hot into a corner is the main (only?) cause for "plowing."

Non-sticky tires require slower speeds to avoid understeer. Smaller tires require slower speeds to avoid understeer. Front sway bar too stiff requires slower sppeds to avoid understeer. Wet course requires slower speeds to avoid understeer. Etc., etc., etc.

But understeer is caused by exceeding the traction of your front tires, while your rear tires stay planted. If you want to stop pushing without changing equipment or setup, you need to slow down in turns.
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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My previous track time has been on asphalt. When I tried out AutoX a few months ago it's on concrete. Big difference between the 2 surfaces for me.

Slowing down corner entry speed was the biggest factor in reducing the understeer.

Backing off the adjustment Gendron bar helped too.
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by krazik,Feb 29 2008, 04:18 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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my post was more helpful than yours
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