V12V traction issues - good news!

V12V traction issues - good news!

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Grant3

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3,641 posts

261 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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Just a quick one, I have just had the V12's alignment checked and new settings applied via A.M. to the rear set-up (tyres were wearing more on the inner edges). Clearly this powerful beast will always have some traction issues (particularly as things get colder and wetter.. Corsa's mutter moan ranting)but the changes have transformed the way the car puts its power down it is vastly better now thumbup

I just thought it was worth mentioning, if any of you are experiencing particularly poor traction or and/or much greater wear on the inner edge of your tyres - it is well worth investing in the check.

JohnG1

3,485 posts

211 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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Grant3 said:
Just a quick one, I have just had the V12's alignment checked and new settings applied via A.M. to the rear set-up (tyres were wearing more on the inner edges). Clearly this powerful beast will always have some traction issues (particularly as things get colder and wetter.. Corsa's mutter moan ranting)but the changes have transformed the way the car puts its power down it is vastly better now thumbup

I just thought it was worth mentioning, if any of you are experiencing particularly poor traction or and/or much greater wear on the inner edge of your tyres - it is well worth investing in the check.
Or a set of winter wheels and tyres!

Mine is off on Monday for new shoes and socks...

mikey k

13,014 posts

222 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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Did they give you a print out of the settings?
Always worth getting this for future reference wink

lady topaz

3,855 posts

260 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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Oh confused

So its not meant to flick around like an angry rattlesnake on acid!

Disappointed now. wink

Just kidding

Ive not had any issues but due to your far superior knowledge, it is something I will look out for.

Its lively enough as it is, but its useful to know it may need tweaking .

Di thumbup


JohnG1

3,485 posts

211 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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Di, just bring your right foot up a little and it'll play nicely...

lady topaz

3,855 posts

260 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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JohnG1 said:
Di, just bring your right foot up a little and it'll play nicely...
So hard in 6 inch heels wink

Di

CPBRI

392 posts

155 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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There is precious little traction when it's 8*C out. Have been having fun stepping out the back end in the cold weather. But, if you go easy, the tires do grab just fine.

JohnG1

3,485 posts

211 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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lady topaz said:
So hard in 6 inch heels wink

Di
You know, you've got me there. Lost for words. Game, set and match to you!