Hey NSX trackers.
I need som input on a few issues regarding driving on the track.
I took my NSX to a local track yesterday and the car didn't handle as good as I believe it should.
First, in the hardest braking zone, from about 110-70 mph (straight) the ABS activates for a few seconds, and the car seemes a little unstable, moving a little side to side. Nothing scary, but I feel I have to pay attention. Is the ABS supposed to behave like this. If not, what can I do? I know it's a 4 wheel independent ABS system, so maybe this is normal. (It may be relatet to the other question below)
Second, my tyres are 7 years old (yeah, flame me on this one, I got them on a used set of rims. New ones on order..) and do not have much grip left, the back less than the front. Can that explain the first issue? I.e. while braking, the back is actually loosing grip before the front?
Tyres are Yoko A022s.
Third. My setup is stock, both wheel, tyres and suspension. I assume dampers are stock from 91. My only has 35000 miles, but should I change the dampers? I really don't know if they are worn. Would Bilstein improve over stock handling anyways, assuming fresh dampers on both setups?
I did have a lot of fun despite the issues above. Because the rears were shot, I got to experience the NSX from it's worst side, oversteer de-luxe! Man I had to work hard to keep the rear in check. Even hard neutral cornering, the car would break loose in the back, and power oversteer in every turn. Scary, but also fun. For fast driving I do prefer understeer. I got beat by a lot of slower cars so next time I'll be more prepared. Help me.
cheers
Biter.
I need som input on a few issues regarding driving on the track.
I took my NSX to a local track yesterday and the car didn't handle as good as I believe it should.
First, in the hardest braking zone, from about 110-70 mph (straight) the ABS activates for a few seconds, and the car seemes a little unstable, moving a little side to side. Nothing scary, but I feel I have to pay attention. Is the ABS supposed to behave like this. If not, what can I do? I know it's a 4 wheel independent ABS system, so maybe this is normal. (It may be relatet to the other question below)
Second, my tyres are 7 years old (yeah, flame me on this one, I got them on a used set of rims. New ones on order..) and do not have much grip left, the back less than the front. Can that explain the first issue? I.e. while braking, the back is actually loosing grip before the front?
Tyres are Yoko A022s.
Third. My setup is stock, both wheel, tyres and suspension. I assume dampers are stock from 91. My only has 35000 miles, but should I change the dampers? I really don't know if they are worn. Would Bilstein improve over stock handling anyways, assuming fresh dampers on both setups?
I did have a lot of fun despite the issues above. Because the rears were shot, I got to experience the NSX from it's worst side, oversteer de-luxe! Man I had to work hard to keep the rear in check. Even hard neutral cornering, the car would break loose in the back, and power oversteer in every turn. Scary, but also fun. For fast driving I do prefer understeer. I got beat by a lot of slower cars so next time I'll be more prepared. Help me.
cheers
Biter.