Date: 12 Sep 2002 07:26:32 -0700 From: lostfrom68jaynopsamo.com (robobass) Subject: Re: high speed handlind in '92 900i
"Johan Beikes" <j.beikesnopsamdoo.nl> wrote in message news:<3d7fbf18$0$87566$8fcfb86bnopsam.wanadoo.nl>... > I own a '87 900 T8 and i must say it is very stable, also at high speeds. I > tried it a few times with 160+ (in Holland, i know it is risky, but i got > away with it) and the car handles as if i am driving normal speeds (normal > for the Dutch, that is..). Differences with your car: Light alloy rims, > tyres are 185/65 15" Michelins, gas shocks all around and the air flow set, > which includes the so-called whale tail. This car is stock as well. > I would suggest to start off with probably the tyres and rear shocks as they > have most influence. Athough i must admit, i have no experience with > Pirelli's. Anyone out there who does??? > Adding a rear trim (rear spoiler as we use to call them), should your car > not have one, would help too to get more downward pressure at the rear. BTW, > are your wheels properly balanced, and do you notice wind forces at the rear > or at the front? > > Hope this helps. The tires are a bit worn, but I think still in good shape and well balanced. I don't get any sort of vibration, and the steering is very tight. Maybe too tight. I just get an insecure feeling, like a strong wing gust would really rock me. I don't think it's tires.
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