2LikesXray T4 '13
09-25-2013, 10:54 PM
#4966
I run dual diff with foams as a spool isn't ideal for high traction.
09-25-2013, 11:20 PM
#4967
Twitchy or on edge is subject to where it feels that way, because different things can make it edgy depending. With diff oils, more so in the rear, I personally feel lighter oils make the car feel unstable going into corners, so unless your fighting really low traction conditions, thicker rear oils make the car more predictable on corner entry.
Running a front diff seems debatable in the pit bench trash talk between heats, some like it, others hate it, you probably can't deny a spool will always give more drive, but I like the steering and mid corner agility, though I also like a front diff that also still works like a front diff, so none of the near lock up million weight oils etc.
Everything is subjective to how you drive though, and how much power your trying to put down.
Running a front diff seems debatable in the pit bench trash talk between heats, some like it, others hate it, you probably can't deny a spool will always give more drive, but I like the steering and mid corner agility, though I also like a front diff that also still works like a front diff, so none of the near lock up million weight oils etc.
Everything is subjective to how you drive though, and how much power your trying to put down.
09-25-2013, 11:20 PM
#4968
Thinner oil in the rear diff steers faster in and is more aggressive, but gives less onpower steering.
Fod mod I prefer 2-3K on carpet. 700 (kit setup) was not driveable for me.
09-26-2013, 02:14 AM
#4969
We use 13.5 blinky on foams so I do not need lots of steering, only for the slower speed corners.
Trying to drive a car with over steer on high grip is not pleasant.
Hopefully my planned changes transform the car somewhat
I think the 1k is not thick enough.
09-27-2013, 11:24 AM
#4970
New T4'14 Upper Deck & Shock Spring
09-27-2013, 11:35 AM
#4971
Want a thin, stiff bumper optimized for the T4? Our foam tire friends at John's BSR bring their new bumper
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09-28-2013, 01:08 AM
#4974
09-28-2013, 02:04 AM
#4975
Twitchy or on edge is subject to where it feels that way, because different things can make it edgy depending. With diff oils, more so in the rear, I personally feel lighter oils make the car feel unstable going into corners, so unless your fighting really low traction conditions, thicker rear oils make the car more predictable on corner entry.
Running a front diff seems debatable in the pit bench trash talk between heats, some like it, others hate it, you probably can't deny a spool will always give more drive, but I like the steering and mid corner agility, though I also like a front diff that also still works like a front diff, so none of the near lock up million weight oils etc.
Everything is subjective to how you drive though, and how much power your trying to put down.
Running a front diff seems debatable in the pit bench trash talk between heats, some like it, others hate it, you probably can't deny a spool will always give more drive, but I like the steering and mid corner agility, though I also like a front diff that also still works like a front diff, so none of the near lock up million weight oils etc.
Everything is subjective to how you drive though, and how much power your trying to put down.
Update...
I swapped the spool out for a diff and put hudy 500,000 oil in. The difference was night and day for me.
Car felt so much easier to drive and I got the car into the A for the first time in 4 meetings.
No longer did the front end want to oversteer and be pointy. Car felt easier to drive on and off power.
Exactly the solution I was looking for. I am using foams so it is a bit of a trial and error thing really as not so many clubs race TC on foam anymore...
09-28-2013, 10:04 AM
#4977
09-29-2013, 11:12 AM
#4979
09-29-2013, 10:21 PM
#4980
Tech Initiate
I'm on the edge of waiting for a 2014,T4...then thought it might be a good time to find a deal on last year's model...wrong! They are just plain,hard to find...it seems xray does a good job of controlling production numbers...it looks like most all of the older models will be off the shelves before the new one shows up...both good and bad I suppose...no market saturation to worry about...grin...!