Wet weather handeling
I have a 2001 vx executive and want some feedback on how others cars drive i'n the wet. I find that bacause of the camber I have real problems with traction, aquaplane and slip. It has traction control and seems to just spinn the rear wheels, evenin i'n a straight line. And before you say it's my right foot this is happening at less than a quaternary throttle accelerating slowly and smoothly.
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Get some better tyres.
Also look into fixing your camber problems.
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+1 on thatOriginally Posted by acarmody
my vx is an 01 without traction control and no camber problem,
If i get too eager from a standing start in the wet they spin a little but that's more then likely because my rear tyres are nearly due for change.
your 2 options for your camber problem if your not aware are a camber kit or getting a series 2 or higher rear cradle.
The issue is more related to camber than tyres; my SS does, or did the same thing in the wet especially if it were a standing start on a hill.
The shitty camber means less tyre area is in contact with the ground, making it more difficult for the wheels turning to get traction.
In regards to aquaplane / hydroplane, you'll find the opposite is correct; the greater the contact area of tyre the more likely the car is to aquaplane / hydroplane.
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Yeh I was not to sure what one would be more of a problem. Thanks for the feedback. I am due for some new rear shocks so may swap out the rear cradle for a vy one and put some pedders sports riders on it. I also have some fe2 i'n the shed so I hope these will help (of a vt berlina). My tyres have a fair amount of tread and hopefully this plus a wheel alighnment will help. I feel like a ######## driving i'n the wet just spinning . It's fun but other motorists must be unhappy with me, and I feel like a I am going to have a heart attack when it slides out hahaapparently the camber kits don't fix it enough and a new setup is alot better
are you wearing the insides of the tyre?
My car is very loose in the wet as well, which I put down to tyre quality as there is still about 50% tread left on the bad boys...
Yeh the inside is wearing out.
Yea mine is ever so slightly more worn on the inside as well but nothing too over the top...
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