Body Drift over 110mph

chazdawg35 · 05-18-2008, 01:33 AM

Hey Dudes,anyone got a solution for better handling over 100mph.I know lowering and gound effects but what about a stock set up.Are there any other tricks?

Java Junky · 05-18-2008, 02:14 AM

Rudder'n aileronz.

H20 · 05-18-2008, 03:11 AM

On my 07 I had the tire pressures down a bit for better cold road grip but the high speed handling was awfull. Got much better when I bumped it up recently. Still there is some bump steer.

s2000isu · 05-18-2008, 07:14 AM

I think there is something wrong with your car. Mine handled like it was on rails to about 130. It almost felt like it handled better at high speed then at highway speed. I took it to 157 and it felt very very very stable but I wasnt going to push my luck and turn the wheel. 99.5% of body kits are not going to make it more stable they will just create more drag and impress the fast and the furious kids.

J'sS2K · 05-18-2008, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by s2000isu

I think there is something wrong with your car. Mine handled like it was on rails to about 130. It almost felt like it handled better at high speed then at highway speed. I took it to 157 and it felt very very very stable but I wasnt going to push my luck and turn the wheel. 99.5% of body kits are not going to make it more stable they will just create more drag and impress the fast and the furious kids.

WOW, 157mph! Supercharged? What's your quarter mile time?

DJJSR · 05-18-2008, 09:55 AM

Wind tunnel tests show that most cars reduce drag and improve stability by lowering the nose and removing the side mirrors.

s2000isu · 05-18-2008, 01:08 PM

yep sc. 13 flat at 112. My 60 foot times were terrible.

chazdawg35 · 05-18-2008, 03:01 PM

Yea I just felt like the front end was lifting off the gound.I didn't want to become airborne,LOL.It may have been the road I was kinda close to a concrete road barier.That may have caused some wind patterns,I'll try it out some other time late at night and in a different lane.I did change the front sway bay with a neuspeed 30mm,but left the rear one stock.Things that make you go HUMMMMMMM!

Neil · 05-18-2008, 08:31 PM

Hope you make it back chaz to post another day

D1sclaimer · 05-18-2008, 08:38 PM

I heard the CR wing or a tuned wing really help the car feel like its planted at high speeds. It puts like 100 lbs of downforce on the rear of the car.

If it truely works... then its not rice.

chazdawg35 · 05-19-2008, 09:09 PM

I was thinkin' that an aftermarket front bumper can do down force at those speeds.A&J Racing has some cool stuff as far as racing apps. Any ones Input!

Vezna31 · 05-19-2008, 09:27 PM

Chaz, I've had mine up to 142 on the freeway and 135 on a desert road on uneven pavement. It made my palms sweaty but never did I feel lift. Maybe your tire pressures were too high and the car was wandering.

Then again maybe the lift was coming from your skirt...lol

J'sS2K · 05-19-2008, 09:29 PM

What's everyone top speed? I've hit 137mph, but it took forever to get there.

Java Junky · 05-20-2008, 03:49 AM

'Guess I wuz over a hunnert . . . budd'ah don't tend'ta take my eyez off'a the big screen when thingz're gettin' blurry 'roun' the edgez.
Stewie'z got somethin' ta tell'ya how fas'yer goin'?
'Magine'att!

S2K Reborn · 05-20-2008, 08:41 AM

I've got mine up to 149mph, but then the gov cut me off with about a 1K rpms left on the tach.

DJJSR · 05-20-2008, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by S2K Reborn

I've got mine up to 149mph, but then the gov cut me off ........

The governor cut you off? What was he driving?

Governor Rick Perry of Texas.........look out for him, he'll cut you off.........

TheSoundMan21 · 05-20-2008, 10:41 AM

I hit 150mph in my BMW. Only about 110 in the S though.

J'sS2K · 05-20-2008, 11:00 AM

The corvette tops out @ 199mph. Do people remove the governer cut-off or it doesn't have one?

Java Junky · 05-20-2008, 11:22 AM

As discussed in previous posts, in Joisey the governor'z usually removed when he startz ta smellin' a li'l funny.
After that went public, I'd venture ta say that he wuz prolly cut-off too.
'Mus be somethin' in the local water though, 'cause the NY ex-governor n' more recently, some politico from SI also bought the farm with their political careerz. Although, their particular "tastes" were more'uv'a mainstream flavor.
Java

jagg · 05-20-2008, 11:45 AM

I heard that Jersey's govenor had an aftermarket front lip that provided him with alot more downforce, under a particular set of circumstances.

jagg

Java Junky · 05-20-2008, 12:08 PM

Unfamiliar with the actual circumstances involved, but I think it'z safe'ta say that some "downforce" wuz involved.
In some'a these situations it actually leadz to body-alterin', which mus' be one hell'uv'a surprise fer some poor brossard ('Town in Canadia) down'a road, eh?

Seattle2k · 05-20-2008, 12:11 PM

I'm surprised nobody mentioned ALIGNMENT to this guy!! That'll be the #1 best thing to help with high speed stability with OEM parts.

Java Junky · 05-20-2008, 12:16 PM

We were waitin' on you'da bring up that excellent point Seattle.

JOECHY · 05-20-2008, 11:42 PM

I have only gotten up to 122 but man I go over 100 so frequently since I bought this car. In my less than flattering vehicles (Prelude SI, Mitsubishi Eclipse) I rarely went over 100mph. I LOVE IT!!

AND Dammit DJJ if you don't get that dang bug off your avatar... everytime I see it I think a nat is crawling on my computer screen. Just a second ago I stuck my finger on the screen trying to kill it. LOL!

Mojo122384 · 07-20-2008, 03:20 AM

I made it to 197 in a F430 once...that was scary...

Java Junky · 07-20-2008, 10:26 AM

The scary part'z takin' yer handz off'a the wheel ta put more quarterz in.

Broke 20 · 07-21-2008, 02:49 PM

my teg would do 160 all day, but a stock s2k is not as much fun. only had it to about 115 so far

DJJSR · 07-21-2008, 04:08 PM

What's a teg?

Seattle2k · 07-21-2008, 04:09 PM

I dunno, I think it's JDM.

05-18-2008, 01:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 675	Body Drift over 110mph Hey Dudes,anyone got a solution for better handling over 100mph.I know lowering and gound effects but what about a stock set up.Are there any other tricks?

05-18-2008, 02:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Rudder'n aileronz. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-18-2008, 07:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,157	I think there is something wrong with your car. Mine handled like it was on rails to about 130. It almost felt like it handled better at high speed then at highway speed. I took it to 157 and it felt very very very stable but I wasnt going to push my luck and turn the wheel. 99.5% of body kits are not going to make it more stable they will just create more drag and impress the fast and the furious kids. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

05-18-2008, 09:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,676	Wind tunnel tests show that most cars reduce drag and improve stability by lowering the nose and removing the side mirrors. __________________ Don

05-18-2008, 01:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,157	yep sc. 13 flat at 112. My 60 foot times were terrible. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

05-18-2008, 03:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
H20 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 398	On my 07 I had the tire pressures down a bit for better cold road grip but the high speed handling was awfull. Got much better when I bumped it up recently. Still there is some bump steer.

05-18-2008, 03:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 675	Yea I just felt like the front end was lifting off the gound.I didn't want to become airborne,LOL.It may have been the road I was kinda close to a concrete road barier.That may have caused some wind patterns,I'll try it out some other time late at night and in a different lane.I did change the front sway bay with a neuspeed 30mm,but left the rear one stock.Things that make you go HUMMMMMMM!

05-18-2008, 08:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Neil Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 958	Hope you make it back chaz to post another day

05-18-2008, 08:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
D1sclaimer Mustang Killer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 423	I heard the CR wing or a tuned wing really help the car feel like its planted at high speeds. It puts like 100 lbs of downforce on the rear of the car. If it truely works... then its not rice. __________________ It’s alright. I aint losing. This fool’s running a Honda 2000. I’ll win, that way me and my dad can roll together when he gets out of prison. It’s all good.

05-19-2008, 09:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
chazdawg35 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: simi valley,california Posts: 675	I was thinkin' that an aftermarket front bumper can do down force at those speeds.A&J Racing has some cool stuff as far as racing apps. Any ones Input!

05-19-2008, 09:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 1,221	Chaz, I've had mine up to 142 on the freeway and 135 on a desert road on uneven pavement. It made my palms sweaty but never did I feel lift. Maybe your tire pressures were too high and the car was wandering. Then again maybe the lift was coming from your skirt...lol __________________ Vezna Financial Services - For mortgages, accounting and taxes, and phone service needs. http://www.vezna.com San Diego Car Club - http://www.sdcarclub.com

05-19-2008, 09:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 815	What's everyone top speed? I've hit 137mph, but it took forever to get there.

05-20-2008, 03:49 AM	#14 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	'Guess I wuz over a hunnert . . . budd'ah don't tend'ta take my eyez off'a the big screen when thingz're gettin' blurry 'roun' the edgez. Stewie'z got somethin' ta tell'ya how fas'yer goin'? 'Magine'att! __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-20-2008, 08:41 AM	#15 (permalink)
S2K Reborn TxHP Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waco, Tx Posts: 62	I've got mine up to 149mph, but then the gov cut me off with about a 1K rpms left on the tach. __________________ The top down, the wind in your face, and all the other cars having to hit their brakes to slow down around the turns

05-20-2008, 10:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
TheSoundMan21 Village Pyro Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 973	I hit 150mph in my BMW. Only about 110 in the S though. __________________ If you want to avoid toil, check your God Blessed OIL.

05-20-2008, 11:00 AM	#18 (permalink)
J'sS2K The Car Camera Mount Guy Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 815	The corvette tops out @ 199mph. Do people remove the governer cut-off or it doesn't have one?

05-20-2008, 11:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	As discussed in previous posts, in Joisey the governor'z usually removed when he startz ta smellin' a li'l funny. After that went public, I'd venture ta say that he wuz prolly cut-off too. 'Mus be somethin' in the local water though, 'cause the NY ex-governor n' more recently, some politico from SI also bought the farm with their political careerz. Although, their particular "tastes" were more'uv'a mainstream flavor. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-20-2008, 11:45 AM	#20 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,449	I heard that Jersey's govenor had an aftermarket front lip that provided him with alot more downforce, under a particular set of circumstances. jagg

05-20-2008, 12:08 PM	#21 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Unfamiliar with the actual circumstances involved, but I think it'z safe'ta say that *some* "downforce" wuz involved. In some'a these situations it actually leadz to body-alterin', which mus' be one *hell'uv'a* surprise fer some poor brossard ('Town in Canadia) down'a road, eh? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-20-2008, 12:11 PM	#22 (permalink)
Seattle2k Energy Motorsports Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 93	I'm surprised nobody mentioned ALIGNMENT to this guy!! That'll be the #1 best thing to help with high speed stability with OEM parts. __________________ PM me about discounts on Seibon carbon fiber and Tein lowering springs. www.energy-motorsports.com

05-20-2008, 12:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	We were waitin' on you'da bring up that excellent point Seattle. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

05-20-2008, 11:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
JOECHY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 190	I have only gotten up to 122 but man I go over 100 so frequently since I bought this car. In my less than flattering vehicles (Prelude SI, Mitsubishi Eclipse) I rarely went over 100mph. I LOVE IT!! AND Dammit DJJ if you don't get that dang bug off your avatar... everytime I see it I think a nat is crawling on my computer screen. Just a second ago I stuck my finger on the screen trying to kill it. LOL!

07-20-2008, 03:20 AM	#25 (permalink)
Mojo122384 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14	I made it to 197 in a F430 once...that was scary...

07-20-2008, 10:26 AM	#26 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	The scary part'z takin' yer handz off'a the wheel ta put more quarterz in. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

07-21-2008, 02:49 PM	#27 (permalink)
Broke 20 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 20	my teg would do 160 all day, but a stock s2k is not as much fun. only had it to about 115 so far

07-21-2008, 04:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,676	What's a teg? __________________ Don

07-21-2008, 04:09 PM	#29 (permalink)
Seattle2k Energy Motorsports Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 93	I dunno, I think it's JDM. __________________ PM me about discounts on Seibon carbon fiber and Tein lowering springs. www.energy-motorsports.com

07-21-2008, 04:11 PM	#30 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 1,157