Originally Posted by
andyhitman
a wee bit of tech advice is needed if possible,,,,,,,, right i have loads of grip but on the odd time i push the buggy past that and the grip drops to zero,,,,, now my question is what can i do if any thing too have a gentle drop off of grip so as least it is in control and not a wipe out, as i know i can push this buggy real hard but tend to not push 100% as i hate it dropping off the grip as quick as it does
any advice would be great advance thanks
Tires are a huge part of this. The short pin, stiff sidewall tires generate more grip but loose traction more abruptly. The taller pin tires are smoother and break away more progressively. Savoya ran battlestars for a reason at the DNC and it had a lot to do with how easy they are to drive fast.
After tires I would try a little less front grip with some of the rear changes that have been suggested. More front droop, less aggressive akerman hole, more caster/kickup, less toe out or maybe a larger sway bar. In the rear you can try a shorter wheel base, shorter camber link, lower the inner camber link, heavier rear diff fluid. Thinner center diff fluid may also help.
If it where me I would try free simple things first like a front akerman change and shorter wheelbase, or maybe a some more front droop and a camber link change.
Take a little steering away and try getting a little more on power grip.