V40T4 - Driving Style - how best to pull away from the lights!

Apr 24th, 2006, 21:27

Hi,
whilst I'm happy with my (unmodified) '97 v40T4 and having fun with Chavs with their Corsas(!), I get beaten off the lights by people in Focus TDCi due to not being able to get traction!

I've got Eagle F1s all round but I still find it difficult to pull away quickly, without losing traction.

Whats the best way to get the most power onto the tarmac?

timway · Apr 24th, 2006, 21:43

When pulling away in 1st I generally dont give it too much throttle and then change up to 2nd quite early (maybe around 20-25mph) and feed the power in... I find you have to back off when the engine's around its torque peak (2500-4500rpm) but can apply full power after that. Also, unlike most 16 valve Non turbo cars, you dont gain anything by redlining it, best place to change is probably around 6000rpm or slightly earlier.
Definitely takes some practice though! Especially when it starts torque steering all over the place....

daves60rr · Apr 24th, 2006, 21:59

buy a 4x4 volvo! lol

TheJoyOfSix · Apr 24th, 2006, 22:01

Or RWD........

Rooster · Apr 24th, 2006, 22:15

Mines only a 2.0t but am not far off T4 power now but traction off the lights can be difficult especially in the wet,

As said about i go steady off in first and change gear early and then give it all its got in 2nd and just hold its torque steer best you can,

timway · Apr 25th, 2006, 16:03

Hi Rooster,

You've got 17" arcadias alloys on yours with 215/45s havent you, did they help with traction much, compared with the standard tyres? I've been thinking about fitting some to mine if I can find any, for grip more than styling really...

Tim

Apr 27th, 2006, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by daves60rr

buy a 4x4 volvo! lol

Am I right in thinking that the only 4x4 volvos is s/v70 (apart from the xc90), and then it's not as powerfull as a T4 or T5?

timway · Apr 27th, 2006, 11:42

I think the S60R and new shape V70R are four wheel drive, they've got 300bhp...

Rooster · Apr 29th, 2006, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by timway

Hi Rooster,

You've got 17" arcadias alloys on yours with 215/45s havent you, did they help with traction much, compared with the standard tyres? I've been thinking about fitting some to mine if I can find any, for grip more than styling really...

Tim

I had a sat of 16in cybers before the arcadias, there wasn't alot in it to be honest traction wise but the handling was transformed, i had a major problem with understeer with 16's on but its alot better with 17's, the rear end lets go first so its alot more controllable.

Nocomplaints1977 · May 2nd, 2006, 14:51

Ditch the useless traction control when its dry, you loose more time with it cutting power and having fits than if it spins up in first by which time your reaching for second anyway.

Apr 24th, 2006, 21:27	#1
velocitysurfer Guest Location:	V40T4 - Driving Style - how best to pull away from the lights! Hi, whilst I'm happy with my (unmodified) '97 v40T4 and having fun with Chavs with their Corsas(!), I get beaten off the lights by people in Focus TDCi due to not being able to get traction! I've got Eagle F1s all round but I still find it difficult to pull away quickly, without losing traction. Whats the best way to get the most power onto the tarmac?

Apr 24th, 2006, 21:43	#2
timway Snail Wars: A new shell Last Online: May 17th, 2011 11:11 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: bath	When pulling away in 1st I generally dont give it too much throttle and then change up to 2nd quite early (maybe around 20-25mph) and feed the power in... I find you have to back off when the engine's around its torque peak (2500-4500rpm) but can apply full power after that. Also, unlike most 16 valve Non turbo cars, you dont gain anything by redlining it, best place to change is probably around 6000rpm or slightly earlier. Definitely takes some practice though! Especially when it starts torque steering all over the place.... __________________ 2002 Met Blue S40 T4 Sport Lux, Jetex Exhaust, Race Cat, MTE Custom Remap, Bilstein B4 front shocks, SS Brakelines, EBC Redstuff pads, 17" Alloys, 14T-16G Hybrid Turbo

Apr 24th, 2006, 22:01	#4
TheJoyOfSix N.F.I Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 23:33 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Belper View Photos By: TheJoyOfSix	Or RWD........ __________________

Apr 24th, 2006, 22:15	#5
Rooster Speed freak Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2020 22:04 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire	Mines only a 2.0t but am not far off T4 power now but traction off the lights can be difficult especially in the wet, As said about i go steady off in first and change gear early and then give it all its got in 2nd and just hold its torque steer best you can, __________________ 04 XC90 D5 --- Big bus 00 pug 306HDi --- Run about 88 pug 309GTi --- Project track car 07 CB600 Hornet --- 2 wheel fun

Apr 25th, 2006, 16:03	#6
timway Snail Wars: A new shell Last Online: May 17th, 2011 11:11 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: bath	Hi Rooster, You've got 17" arcadias alloys on yours with 215/45s havent you, did they help with traction much, compared with the standard tyres? I've been thinking about fitting some to mine if I can find any, for grip more than styling really... Tim __________________ 2002 Met Blue S40 T4 Sport Lux, Jetex Exhaust, Race Cat, MTE Custom Remap, Bilstein B4 front shocks, SS Brakelines, EBC Redstuff pads, 17" Alloys, 14T-16G Hybrid Turbo

Apr 24th, 2006, 21:59	#3
daves60rr Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2008 10:27 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Glasgow	buy a 4x4 volvo! lol

Apr 27th, 2006, 11:42	#8
timway Snail Wars: A new shell Last Online: May 17th, 2011 11:11 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: bath	I think the S60R and new shape V70R are four wheel drive, they've got 300bhp... __________________ 2002 Met Blue S40 T4 Sport Lux, Jetex Exhaust, Race Cat, MTE Custom Remap, Bilstein B4 front shocks, SS Brakelines, EBC Redstuff pads, 17" Alloys, 14T-16G Hybrid Turbo

May 2nd, 2006, 14:51	#10
Nocomplaints1977 S40R The Yellow Peril Last Online: Nov 6th, 2014 21:25 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chippenham	Ditch the useless traction control when its dry, you loose more time with it cutting power and having fits than if it spins up in first by which time your reaching for second anyway.

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