 Increase track=lower lap times????, is wider better?? |
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| Mueller |
 Oct 21 2003, 06:10 PM
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I thought I read someplace where someone was claiming that by increasing the track via wider wheels and tires a few inches(or even spacers) it was equivialant to a 100hp increase in power on large track
I know that is just way too much of a general statement, but could it be based on facts?? |
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| jnp914 |
Oct 22 2003, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 19-August 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 1,046 |
I was curious, because I have already installed a 320mm Momo, and steering effort, as expected, increased.
I do know from racing the Sentra (with a 13.5" Grant) that once the pack hits the straight towards the green that things like higher steering effort and tight harness belts don't really get noticed unless they are extremely painful. My focus is elsewhere, until the cool off lap. |
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Mueller Increase track=lower lap times???? Oct 21 2003, 06:10 PM
SirAndy wider track will only help you getting around corn... Oct 21 2003, 06:16 PM Curvie Roadlover Coefficient of drag? Oct 21 2003, 06:28 PM SirAndy john rogers As noted, high speed seems better. I don't do ... Oct 22 2003, 12:59 PM Blake Widening the track can be benefitial to lap times,... Oct 22 2003, 07:23 PM Mike T 
Blake Well, any change in scrub radius creates a tradoff... Oct 22 2003, 10:10 PM |
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