Mods required to run slicks

Alex__

  SG 172, OG RS250 Cup

• Jun 25, 2017

• #1

Have read a lot about the extra stresses that is put on suspension components when running slicks on track, just wondering what needs to be done to run them 'properly'.

Currently have uprated suspension bushes (powerflex black series), RARB, and a cage, and will be upgrading to AST coilovers too.

Is this enough? Or should I also be looking into a strengthen rear beam and wishbones?

 

JB21

  MR2 2ZZ

• Jun 25, 2017

• #2

You'll be fine with what you have, drive shafts take more stress as do the other components you've mentioned but IMO not worth the extra cash in uprating drive shafts, just make sure they're fairly fresh, if not have spares on hand maybe. I'll be running slicks once I get coilovers.

 

NorthloopCup

ClioSport Moderator

  Alien Green 200

• Jun 25, 2017

• #3

Most trackday organisers won't let you on track with slicks unless you have a cage.

 

Alex__

  SG 172, OG RS250 Cup

• Jun 25, 2017

• #4

NorthloopCup said:

Most trackday organisers won't let you on track with slicks unless you have a cage.

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Yeah I already have a cage, as mentioned

 

imprezaworks

ClioSport Club Member

  Mk5 Golf GTI :)

• Jun 25, 2017

• #5

Aslong as everything is tight you should be fine. When you start breaking circuit records it might be worth getting better stuff

 

NorthloopCup

ClioSport Moderator

  Alien Green 200

• Jun 25, 2017

• #6

Alex__ said:

Yeah I already have a cage, as mentioned

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I'll get my coat. Lol! Sorry mate didn't read that bit!

 

Coops Mk1

ClioSport Club Member

  Lots of Scrap...

• Jun 25, 2017

• #7

Yeah literally all you need is cage to make sure the tdo is happy. Standard components are fine to run them provided in good condition

 

JamesBryan

ClioSport Club Member

  OG Megane 265

• Jun 25, 2017

• #8

My mate ran full slicks on his megane at Oulton the other day without a cage. Would have thought MSV would say something about that.

 

JB21

  MR2 2ZZ

• Jun 25, 2017

• #9

MSV T&C's...
Cars using slick tyres must have an MSA/FIM approved roll cage.

 

Sam Linssner

  MK7 Golf R, Clio 182

• Jul 2, 2017

• #10

JB21 said:

MSV T&C's...
Cars using slick tyres must have an MSA/FIM approved roll cage.

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Out of curiosity, why? Is it just on the assumption that if your running slicks your going to be going for it and far more likely to roll?

 

JB21

  MR2 2ZZ

• Jul 2, 2017

• #11

Sam Linssner said:

Out of curiosity, why? Is it just on the assumption that if your running slicks your going to be going for it and far more likely to roll?

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More grip, equals more speed. And slicks are less progressive on the limit that road/semi slick tyres, so more likely to bin it.

 

-Jamie-

ClioSport Club Member

  E92 M3

• Jul 2, 2017

• #12

Make sure your suspension can actually make slicks work properly, No point running them if its on a soft setup with a degree or two of camber really.