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...(more handling ) >>Even now with my stock car though I can't really make a turn and give it a lot of throttle because the back wheels will skid out and traction control kicks in. Has going TC made this a bigger issue for you? Or do you think its more about the tires. I still have the stock bridgestones.
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boost controller gives you the ability to fine tune it.
You can set it up so that the boost controller comes on strong and right away, or so that there is a gradual climb with 5 psi and rises up to 12 after a moment to prevent skidding around. You can also keep the boost up all the way, or gradually declines in the upper rpm. It's all up to you. Some boost controllers also let you choose how it works based on which gear you're in.
You can set it up so that the boost controller comes on strong and right away, or so that there is a gradual climb with 5 psi and rises up to 12 after a moment to prevent skidding around. You can also keep the boost up all the way, or gradually declines in the upper rpm. It's all up to you. Some boost controllers also let you choose how it works based on which gear you're in.
I would say a change of tire sizes/type have done as much to increase my available traction as my turbo has to increase my need for traction. A stock rx8 handles well, but it can handle so much better.
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Ok mysql I got a tricky one for you. Lol you stated with a boost controll you can control how long it takes to go into boost(depending on rpm). And also that you are not in boost(or using) while at cruising speeds.
Ok so I thought of this while I was on my way to school. If you set up your boost at low psi for low rpms. And high psi at high rpm (somewhat like a supercharger like you said). Could you run a higher PSI overall? I understand running higher PSI levels puts more stress on the engine and increases the chance of engine failure. But what I was thinking -If you don't go into the higher boost range all the time(daily driving)low rpm shifts would this let you run a higher PSI overall 12psi all the time appose to like 9psi that I see your running.??? If I got this figured all wrong let me know lol.. Since I'm now learning, I get these retarded theories I guess..haha
thank you
Ok so I thought of this while I was on my way to school. If you set up your boost at low psi for low rpms. And high psi at high rpm (somewhat like a supercharger like you said). Could you run a higher PSI overall? I understand running higher PSI levels puts more stress on the engine and increases the chance of engine failure. But what I was thinking -If you don't go into the higher boost range all the time(daily driving)low rpm shifts would this let you run a higher PSI overall 12psi all the time appose to like 9psi that I see your running.??? If I got this figured all wrong let me know lol.. Since I'm now learning, I get these retarded theories I guess..haha
thank you
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you could do that, but it would be kinda dumb. Cause now you have less overall power for most of the rpm range. People forget that your car does not drive at just peak power, which is why stating a car makes "300 whp" is meaningless. You need to know where it makes the power and where the car will be running most of the time.