Handling with hydratrack
Discussion
May I introduce myself and apologise in advance for the inevitable newbie naivety. I've just ordered a Griff 500. I'm, at best, a competent driver but nowhere near good enough at this stage to safely enjoy the true potential of this awesome machine.
I've been reading with a mix of excitement and some trepidation about the handling of the Griff on cornering, in the wet etc. I intend to do a day's course once the motor is properly run in but decided it would be safest to add hydratrack to my options list so I live long enough to reach that point!
My question is how does hydratrack alter the handling characteristics of the Griff, does it make it significantly safer or is that a dangerous illusion? Your comments appreciated.
Tony
I've been reading with a mix of excitement and some trepidation about the handling of the Griff on cornering, in the wet etc. I intend to do a day's course once the motor is properly run in but decided it would be safest to add hydratrack to my options list so I live long enough to reach that point!
My question is how does hydratrack alter the handling characteristics of the Griff, does it make it significantly safer or is that a dangerous illusion? Your comments appreciated.
Tony
my understanding is that hydratrack is just a more advanced LSD.
A LSD simply keeps the power going through the wheel with most grip, in comparison to a normal diff which would spin away power harmlessly via the easiest route. Ie one wheel comes off ground out of bend power is spun away through this wheel, with any LSD, the power is channeled through the wheel on the ground.
Basically a LSD has nothing to do with safety everything to do with traction. In fact with an LSD it is the responsibility of the driver to be more cautious, as otherwise you will end up loosing traction on both rear wheels rather than the more normal one.
Unless you are planning a large number of trackdays and really intend to push your car then my advice would be that the normal diff is fine.
Bennno
A LSD simply keeps the power going through the wheel with most grip, in comparison to a normal diff which would spin away power harmlessly via the easiest route. Ie one wheel comes off ground out of bend power is spun away through this wheel, with any LSD, the power is channeled through the wheel on the ground.
Basically a LSD has nothing to do with safety everything to do with traction. In fact with an LSD it is the responsibility of the driver to be more cautious, as otherwise you will end up loosing traction on both rear wheels rather than the more normal one.
Unless you are planning a large number of trackdays and really intend to push your car then my advice would be that the normal diff is fine.
Bennno
Hydratrack is a different type of LSD, not necessarily a better one. It behaves like a cross between a limited slip diff and an open one. I used to have a viscous diff (not Hydratrack, but the same principle of operation) in the V8S and now have a conventional friction plate diff which is much better to drive. My advice is stick with the standard LSD and save your money.
Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)
Cheers,
Peter Humphries (and a green V8S)
Definitely get some assistance from an expert instructor - preferably someone with specific knowledge of TVRs and their 'peculiarities'.
Depending on your ability/confidence, you may benefit from more than one course. Once you've got the basics, TVR Car Club track days offer (IMO) excellent instructors, as well as a safer environment to explore the cars capabilities.
Marcus
& Ocean Haze Griff 500
Depending on your ability/confidence, you may benefit from more than one course. Once you've got the basics, TVR Car Club track days offer (IMO) excellent instructors, as well as a safer environment to explore the cars capabilities.
Marcus
& Ocean Haze Griff 500
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