C10CoryM wrote:
Coming from the same gutless FWD background, I considered that as well and definitely think it may be a factor. The S/C tends to slap the throttle-plate closed very fast so mine could even be worse. Did you notice it while trying to finesse the throttle around a sweeper as well? As in, noticing understeer so touch throttle to sort it out then reduce throttle and surprise oversteer? I have been dealing with a sticky throttle (off idle) which was a real struggle to drive yesterday. That is high priority to get sorted (and make sure my S/C valves are working). My driving skills are not up to this car yet, but my experienced friend didn't think it was from engine braking. Though I'm not sure he's driven a car with this engine/weight ratio before. I'll ask.
Thanks again for the input so far. It helps.
Honestly? I was such a hack and in so far over my head that when I first started autocrossing it I had to resort to pushing the clutch in around every corner so that I didn't spin it. On my first ever run with it I spun the car three times. Once I learned how the car handles and got my brain up to speed with the car (almost), I was able to pretty much balance the cornering attitude of the car with the throttle, from understeer to basically as much oversteer as I want, and it's a ton of fun doing it now. I did end up going to stiffer springs due to the amount of body roll I was getting though, but by that time I was getting a handle on the car and getting a lot better at driving it already. Try pushing the clutch when you go into a corner, that should eliminate any concerns about it being engine braking.
Kristian
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