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Russ Noble · 10-30-06, 01:25 PM

Chris, you're right it's a comparative thing. The standard TR7 handling sets a very low base! I'm sure your RF in standard form would be much better than my TR7V8 in race trim!

For comparison, I had 6" rims all round and was mixing it with a gaggle of Porsches with 7" fronts, 9" rears. The handling was "hectic" to say the least. One of the P car drivers complained I was holding them up through the twisty bits but they couldn't nail me on the straights. However he wasn't very receptive when I suggested we swap cars for one race!

It'll be interesting to see how your suspension figures compare to Ross's when you post them.

Cheers

10-30-06, 01:25 PM	#62 (permalink)
Russ Noble Russ Noble Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Christchurch,NZ GT40: Building scratc Posts: 1,341 Rep Power: 20	Re: Rear suspension bump steer Chris, you're right it's a comparative thing. The standard TR7 handling sets a very low base! I'm sure your RF in standard form would be much better than my TR7V8 in race trim! For comparison, I had 6" rims all round and was mixing it with a gaggle of Porsches with 7" fronts, 9" rears. The handling was "hectic" to say the least. One of the P car drivers complained I was holding them up through the twisty bits but they couldn't nail me on the straights. However he wasn't very receptive when I suggested we swap cars for one race! It'll be interesting to see how your suspension figures compare to Ross's when you post them. Cheers __________________ Russ ° Scratchbuild. Spaceframe Mk1 wide body. Dry sumped, forged, 351W. LSD930. 10's & 14's. Most parts now sourced. Body 80% done. Chassis, rollcage 95% finished. Suspension 70% built. Engine starting to build, and trans in a million pieces. http://www.gt40s.com/forum/gt40-buil...atchbuilt.html