2007 Lotus Exige S

[asshanson]

It wasn't too bad, felt alright but the front just doesn't have as much grip as the rear. Definitely wasn't sliding all over the place. Maybe I'm just comparing it to the corvette which seemed really neutral, if I gave it a little gas the back would come out just a bit. It seemed to have the opposite effect in this car, more throttle just made it push a little more, maybe I just need more throttle haha. I haven't checked the inside/outside tire wear yet.

[simulatedwood]

Originally Posted by asshanson

It wasn't too bad, felt alright but the front just doesn't have as much grip as the rear. Definitely wasn't sliding all over the place. Maybe I'm just comparing it to the corvette which seemed really neutral, if I gave it a little gas the back would come out just a bit. It seemed to have the opposite effect in this car, more throttle just made it push a little more, maybe I just need more throttle haha. I haven't checked the inside/outside tire wear yet.

Yeah, if the wear is on the more outside edge, I could see adding camber helping alittle bit. Pay attention to the motion of the car in a low speed situation, you might need to trail brake to keep more weight over the front wheels on lower speed turns. Be careful, Since this is a mid engine car the likely-hood of swapping ends can be high if to much weight is transferred to the front.

[asshanson]

Originally Posted by BriK

I hope I'm not being too basic and saying things you already know, just trying to offer my thoughts.

Not at all, I have very little experience and everything helps. I actually forgot to check my tire pressures ahead of time so that could completely fix the issue. Terrible n00b mistake, I know.

Originally Posted by simulatedwood

Yeah, if the wear is on the more outside edge, I could see adding camber helping alittle bit. Pay attention to the motion of the car in a low speed situation, you might need to trail brake to keep more weight over the front wheels on lower speed turns. Be careful, Since this is a mid engine car the likely-hood of swapping ends can be high if to much weight is transferred to the front.

I found this out the fun way. Braked a little too late for a 180* turn and also downshifted late since I couldn't get it into 2nd, and as I enter the turn and 2nd engages I do a quick end-swap. That was on my 3rd run of the day. It was close a few other times but some throttle quickly planted the car again, that was a blast.

Thanks a lot for the help guys, hopefully I can do another event or two before Proving Grounds to get these little things worked out.