Can the S4 be a good (just good) track car (HPDE, no racing) and a decent commuter?
07-29-2003, 09:32 AM
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Can the S4 be a good (just good) track car (HPDE, no racing) and a decent commuter?
OK, so here is my dilemma:
I also own a Boxster S, which stock does great on an Autocross course and track. But due to it being a convertible and also being rather new, read expensive, I do not want to track it. So what would it take to make the S4 handle and eat up the track on par with a stock Boxster S?
So far I am happy with braking (StopTechs) and power of the S4. I am specifically unhappy with:
Massive under steer at low speeds (AutoX)
Non linear power delivery - hard to be smooth (part of this may be the X chip, part may be DV's - getting new Hyperboost ones)
Overall handling - road feel, under steer, heavy and floaty feeling
Bring it on! Is there anything that will fix this as I save money for a real track car?
Tomasz
I also own a Boxster S, which stock does great on an Autocross course and track. But due to it being a convertible and also being rather new, read expensive, I do not want to track it. So what would it take to make the S4 handle and eat up the track on par with a stock Boxster S?
So far I am happy with braking (StopTechs) and power of the S4. I am specifically unhappy with:
Massive under steer at low speeds (AutoX)
Non linear power delivery - hard to be smooth (part of this may be the X chip, part may be DV's - getting new Hyperboost ones)
Overall handling - road feel, under steer, heavy and floaty feeling
Bring it on! Is there anything that will fix this as I save money for a real track car?
Tomasz
07-29-2003, 12:28 PM
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Jason Lee in this list only has a chip and springs. street tires, OE shocks
<ul><li><a href="http://emraracing.org/RESULTS/tt091502.htm">http://emraracing.org/RESULTS/tt091502.htm</a</li></ul>
07-29-2003, 07:24 PM
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STaSIS coilovers will fix all your handling complaints...
...go with softer springs for a more compliant commuter car or with stiffer springs for a more adept track car. Your choice. You'll be happy with eithe rone.
