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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 08:12 PM
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I'm getting used to the c7's handling (z51, Tried both "T" and "S" mode set in mag). The car can be quite skippy over uneven pavement in a hard corner. Its quite twitchy at the limit - reminds me of my old 2002 s2000. I can handle it and dont really mind it, but I'm just wondering if things will improve with warmer weather (its been sub 60 deg here since I got the car), or if its the run flat's fault?

At the moment, my '08 m3 corners harder than the c7.
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higher temps will help.
twitchy at the limit assuming the road is street and not track
might be better with a little give "T" being tour mod.
just have to restrain yourself until temp rise.

I have a 16 Z51 with mag ride I get a little push in the turn in sport during cold mornings, hardly pushing the car.
I got the car in late Aug. 15 had some good temps last year it will get much better.
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 04:39 PM
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On roads that aren't perfectly even I find Touring Mode + Sport Steering to be ideal. I too have noticed the wheels skipping if I hit ANYTHING mid corner.
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I find the PSS non run-flats are less twitchy and more predictable. I switched to them on my 15' Z51 A8 with Mag ride, and also have them on my other 3 cars. They too lose grip when cold, but not as much as the PSS run-flats. At the same temps they are equally sticky, and maybe more so. They definitely ride smoother!
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Ah, ok so maybe I'll switch to the non RF when the time comes. Today was a bit warmer and they seemed more compliant.
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