Mk3highline 10 Posted December 30, 2014 My car has got better handling, how? I'm not sure lol Well since a gone 24v I had no powersteering So finally I got the pipes replaced them last week with new fluid now the steering seems to feel so much lighter than before Also got alot less under steer too Differences being the AUE lump and falken tyres but I can't see the tyres making that much difference, Unless the 24v is lighter by enough to make a noticeable difference? Just curious if anyone Els has noticed anything like this The car does seem slightly higher up front too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted December 30, 2014 Well I don't think the engine itself is that much lighter that it'll be noticeable. The plastic manifold obviously helps but the cylinder head itself is bigger and heavier. Block is almost identical. In the past I've found tyres can make a huge difference. That coupled with an overhaul of the hydraulics may give you that additional feeling through the steering wheel that translates to better handling. Either way it's all good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 10 Posted December 31, 2014 Yes it is a bonus but not good enough as not sliding out my seat round bends yet These new falkens are pretty good in the frosty mornings we have had I might brave the cold and add a little neg camber today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted December 31, 2014 What do you have it set at currently? I run mine at -1.5deg which gives a nice crisp turn in and corner feel (IMO) but the downside to that is the increase in tramlining effects. Be interested to hear how you get on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 10 Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) At moment I checked it with iphone lol between -0.5 -1 Don't know toe but it looks like got slight toe in I don't get tram lining I'm no racing driver far from it but from feel of it I have very sharp initial turn in then I get slight under steer mid way on sharpish bends over around 40mph Been busy but tomorrow I will attemp -1.5-2 camber Have you got a little toe out? Edited December 31, 2014 by Mk3highline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mic_VR 3 Posted December 31, 2014 Wouldn't mess with the toe as you'll get premature wear of the tyres even in a straight line. Not good on a road car. I'd be tempted by -2deg if I was tracking it more but see how you get on and you'll feel a lot of difference in that half a degree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 10 Posted January 1, 2015 Omg what a day Besides the jack dropping whilst I was doing oil change The oil filter cap cracking Think camber is going to have to wait until I got a new jack and axle stands Can't go to work, I'm not pedalling 17miles Tried some epoxy resin let it cure for 6 hours with no joy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk3highline 10 Posted February 7, 2015 Update I managed to do the camber to-1.5 But in doing so there little more toe in I'm happy with it still no tram lining Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
