[Mk2] [Turbo] Big BHP and handling

[Ironmind]

Wondering how the 400bhp+ tubbys handle other than a straight line?
Going fast running that power whats stopping you from spinning everytime you hit a corner on boost?

[skipp123]

mines suprisingly a very very well handeling car, i was at 389bhp before the rebuild it did sometimes shake its ar$e out of the corner but compleetly controlable

have a look at my garage for suspension mods

ALSO dont scrimp on tyres they are a very important peice of kit!! and prehaps a wider prifile ie 8j fronts and 9j rears?

[Ironmind]

thanks for fast reply,

would you feel confident full throttle in 4th going round a long progressive corner? just dont want to feel held back by the power if see what im saying

[skipp123]

really depends on alot of things mate

driving ability
the rd
the corner
the rd surface
weather the rd goes from 1 surface to another
tyre weare
ect ect

and flat out in 4th would be well over 130mph so best to stick to a track { }

i really wouldnt like to say tbh although racelogice traction control is now avalible so that could be worth a look for you, they use this system in the lotus exige and we know how well they handel

[tonigmr2]

Off boost most of us drive exactly like a normal MR2, and it's rarely those big turbos come on-boost mid-corner - you'd have to be driving a bit daft to provoke that.

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[skipp123]

he mentioned full throttle in 4th round a sweeping bend in hes forst post

[skipp123]

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[tonigmr2]

he mentioned full throttle in 4th round a sweeping bend in hes forst post

Even then...I wouldn't be putting my foot down any more! Best thing is to keep it balanced, no harsh inputs. But that is true for any turbo on any boost.
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[philster_d]

yeah you balance the throttle.

[Ironmind]

thanks folks, guess just take it easy when the engines built

[skipp123]

what spec u gone for bud???

[Ironmind]

still in planning stages really, aiming for 500bhp+ though

[splashnatz]

have you decided on a turbo yet ?


if i were you, i'd budget in for suspension upgrades and new tyres so that when the builds complete, the handlings as good as it can be too.

[skipp123]

ul need a very very deep wa;;et to make a 500bhp 2.....

[Olly P]

Hey Skipp123, I saw yours the other day at 3S.

Looked sad with the engine out and wheels off

[matt_mr2t]

Even a standard tubby demands respect and talent in bends IMO.

[James Junior]

Even a standard tubby demands respect and talent in bends IMO.

I agree - I would never boost around a bend on a public road unless I was in high gears and the bend was very long and gentle. I used to boost on exiting the corner in my old tubby adhering to the old slow in fast out principle.

She was only lightly modified by way of better airflow and could still feel like a handful.

Even in the dry if I came on the the throttle with too much enthusiasm coming off roundabouts or ioght corners she'd shake her ass a bit.

Not driven a turbo on the track so coudn't comment on that.

[Ironmind]

ul need a very very deep wa;;et to make a 500bhp 2.....

hell yes but it will be done in stages, ill probably bullet proof the bottom end then just take things from there.

[GTS-ANDY]

ul need a very very deep wa;;et to make a 500bhp 2.....

The deeper the better to be honest

[skipp123]

Hey Skipp123, I saw yours the other day at 3S.

Looked sad with the engine out and wheels off

i know mate iv had the pictures, but all in good time matey