Z51 And slicks
Melting Slicks
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This guy is a pro that threw down a super fast lap on wider R7s with only a spherical bearing mod in the suspension (I believe). The dive of the car under braking is hilarious though. Not sure if a true racing slick would push the travel to the limits:
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Melting Slicks
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I also had the dsc controller on my C7 GS. Just out of curiosity, what changes would you make on a DSC on a stingray? DSC says it is scheduled to be released at the end of the year.
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Could you please elaborate? Do you mean there is a new development, or that the DSC controller itself is unlocked? As I've mentioned, they mentioned it's the bus that's encrypted, which means the DSC controller cannot talk to other components (like the shocks) through the bus.
Melting Slicks
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Bottoming out or dive under braking has everything to do with coil springs and suspension setup.
Yes, some sticky radial slicks will bring out the best and worst in the car.
If you are bottoming from elevation changes in the track, you need stiffer springs.
If you are nose diving under braking, you need adjustable shocks, or stiffer springs.
It is a delicate balance, too stiff, it doesn't work in the corners. Too soft and it nose dives.
Radial slicks are awesome. I had them on my C5 race car.
Like anything else in racing, if you make a big improvement in one area, then you will need to improve others.
Slicks > adjustable shocks > coil springs > urethane or solid suspension bushings > $$$
Yes, some sticky radial slicks will bring out the best and worst in the car.
If you are bottoming from elevation changes in the track, you need stiffer springs.
If you are nose diving under braking, you need adjustable shocks, or stiffer springs.
It is a delicate balance, too stiff, it doesn't work in the corners. Too soft and it nose dives.
Radial slicks are awesome. I had them on my C5 race car.
Like anything else in racing, if you make a big improvement in one area, then you will need to improve others.
Slicks > adjustable shocks > coil springs > urethane or solid suspension bushings > $$$
