>I just ran my friend's WRX in bone-stock trim at an autocross
>
>But understeer was big (especially mid-corner and out),
>Lastly, does the car seem to like non-traditional lines?
> I don't know if different approaches pay off
>(ie: earlier apex than normal,
I think the reverse is better. With understeer problems on corner exit, I'd
want to make LATER apexes to be able to put all that power down.
I know you don't know what the car will be like with sticky tires, so I suggest
you don't tune the suspension until you have the stickies on. From what you
know now, I find it difficult to project.
If the body roll is less than spooky, I might consider a lighter front sway
bar (legal in stock). Shock tuning is stop-gap method that Stock folks are
forced into, so you will be looking at that, I expect. Again, difficult to
gauge until you get the tires settled
For now, try the FWD tuning method: Get the front to stick as well as possible
by any means available. Then overinflate the rear tires until the car can be
tossed into the corners. Turn in late, turn in hard, late apex and roll on
all that turbo power as early as it will take it. Squeeze the power on as you
straighten the steering wheel.
Which suggests the question: How's the turbo lag?
Phil Ethier
squaring off the corners, etc).
>
>I realize that people might be afraid to give away all their secrets,
>but any help in the slightest would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>--Dave
>
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