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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by newbie2
No, I don't think this is due to wet road. I do the same thing at similar speed in the same corner in other raining days also.

I am using BS RE001 tyres but it is 225.
you are the same as me 225 we need wider tyres 245+
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by newbie2
Keith, the point is I do the same speed at the same corner in wet before the bars but without losing grip
less forgiveness in the car body so it all down to the wheel more workout
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato
The answer would be: you need 4 x 245/40R18 !!
yeah best setup for speed
But I will be going for your size.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato
No offense but stock setting is most balance for most road conditions.
yes but more of a boat ride
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by newbie2
I am not a crazy driver and not looking for entering a corner with 150KM+. My expectation on better handling is to do cornering more smooth
Sway bar / Anti-roll bar is the best way for cornering.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk
yes but more of a boat ride
Bouncing left and right excessively = boat ride.
Lean left during right corners = Natural way to let you turn in better. Lesser the lean, more workload on tyres.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Small Tomato
Bouncing left and right excessively = boat ride.
Lean left during right corners = Natural way to let you turn in better. Lesser the lean, more workload on tyres.
my of a boat ride is lean left and right
the hole family hate it.
that is Y they dont like MB and Lexus, they all like sporty feel
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by pinguhk
my of a boat ride is lean left and right
the hole family hate it.
that is Y they dont like MB and Lexus, they all like sporty feel
Oh I almost forgot you're in the military force of life style. My bad.
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by ricky1329
Sway bar / Anti-roll bar is the best way for cornering.
but is this still require enhancement on suspension and tyres for getting a good result?
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by newbie2
Haha...good say, now I learn the lesson!
no right or wrong le, ?mod???
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