LG C8 Development Thread
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Coilovers are 100% dialed in and the car absolutely flew on the new surface this past weekend. Unfortunately a magnetic ride sensor failed and sent the car into limp mode halfway through the real push lap but it was enough for a 2:15.793 rolling lap per AIM. Lap 1 was a 2:18.623 which is still nearly 2 seconds quicker than our previous best of 2:20.386.
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Coilovers are 100% dialed in and the car absolutely flew on the new surface this past weekend. Unfortunately a magnetic ride sensor failed and sent the car into limp mode halfway through the real push lap but it was enough for a 2:15.793 rolling lap per AIM. Lap 1 was a 2:18.623 which is still nearly 2 seconds quicker than our previous best of 2:20.386.
https://youtu.be/2u1-Hu-GMoo
https://youtu.be/2u1-Hu-GMoo
Congrats on the lap time.
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Sounds about right... people doubted the fact that coilovers on this car could produce 2-3 second improvements. We saw similar improvements with the properly dialed MCS coilovers. The stock suspension on the C8 leaves ALOT on the table with how overly soft and poorly dampened it is.
Congrats on the lap time.
Congrats on the lap time.
That is correct, A7 compound.
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Sounds about right... people doubted the fact that coilovers on this car could produce 2-3 second improvements. We saw similar improvements with the properly dialed MCS coilovers. The stock suspension on the C8 leaves ALOT on the table with how overly soft and poorly dampened it is.
Congrats on the lap time.
Congrats on the lap time.
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And that is the correct response... the number of corvette owners who challenged me on this about the shock and spring package being a huge compromise on the stock car was amazing... I stopped responding, all these boomers thinking Tadge wouldnt put out a car who's suspension was a bit of a compromise. Oh well.
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Higher end shocks like MCS/Penske/JRi/Ohlins/KW do this better than others, but on the opposite side of he spectrum the Viking Performance twin tube triple adjustable coilovers I have on my C5Z can me made to fee like a Cadillac on the street to a track car on rails in just a matter of clicks...and the Vikings are a fraction of high end setups.
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Higher end shocks like MCS/Penske/JRi/Ohlins/KW do this better than others, but on the opposite side of he spectrum the Viking Performance twin tube triple adjustable coilovers I have on my C5Z can me made to fee like a Cadillac on the street to a track car on rails in just a matter of clicks...and the Vikings are a fraction of high end setups.
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And that is the correct response... the number of corvette owners who challenged me on this about the shock and spring package being a huge compromise on the stock car was amazing... I stopped responding, all these boomers thinking Tadge wouldnt put out a car who's suspension was a bit of a compromise. Oh well.
Wait till you start seeing the Z06 variant spring setups. They are throwing down a LITTLE more money/effort into those
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Not necessarily the case. This is where adjustable shocks come into play. Spring rate and shock settings control your comfort level. Spring rate will make things "firm", then you need a shock that can control said spring rate. But having too much compression/rebound in a shock setting makes things ride harsh and not very comfortable. Big bars can add roll stiffness without reducing any type of comfort on the street.
Higher end shocks like MCS/Penske/JRi/Ohlins/KW do this better than others, but on the opposite side of he spectrum the Viking Performance twin tube triple adjustable coilovers I have on my C5Z can me made to fee like a Cadillac on the street to a track car on rails in just a matter of clicks...and the Vikings are a fraction of high end setups.
Higher end shocks like MCS/Penske/JRi/Ohlins/KW do this better than others, but on the opposite side of he spectrum the Viking Performance twin tube triple adjustable coilovers I have on my C5Z can me made to fee like a Cadillac on the street to a track car on rails in just a matter of clicks...and the Vikings are a fraction of high end setups.
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The spring rate on the new z06 based on their percentage increase over the z51 is still a joke as compared to what the car needs. but i digress. lol
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LG's spring rates and my spring rates are fairly similar... I am sure they'd agree that the ride comfort isnt much sacrificed. The main thing i find on my 3way MCS is their versatility, with the compression dialed back a bit the ride is quite refined and a joy on the street. Unfortunately i've gone pretty far off the deepend with my C8 and the car does not see very much street time; the time it does see I enjoy it alot! Its better than stock in all respects.
I'm curious, what spring rate numbers are you hearing??
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I think at most FE4 Z51 rates are FR 39.5N/mm and RR 46 N/mm. So you're thinking rates upwards of FR 53-57 and RR 62-65?
I has a feeling they are more than that for the upcoming top variant cars Z06 and up. They did bench mark against a GT3RS.
I has a feeling they are more than that for the upcoming top variant cars Z06 and up. They did bench mark against a GT3RS.