I went to the track yesterday and found that my car was sliding its butt when I cornered agressively. My rear tires are flat but I dont know if new tires or a wider setup is needed and can correct the problem. Has this happened to anyone?

 

what tires are you using now? also what sway bars and settings?

 

Tires: Flat and bald Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 255/45/17 with stock base rims.

Car: Base completely stock. Only invested in brakes. No LSD. No suspension modifications of any kind.

I want to go the right path. Thank you for sharing.

 

Do you know if this issue is resolved if I put new tires?

 

This thread belongs in the racing forum but...

before you run out and buy stuff like tires and front anti-sway bar, how about more practice. You are entering the corners too fast. You are driving the line improperly. You are accelerating too soon out of a curve. There are lots of fixes such as dropping rear tire pressure a couple of pounds and competition tires, but none of these mods have an advantage over practice.

Not to be a Smart Alex but there is a old racing quote that goes something like this: Fix the driver first then the car.

 

Wow, thanks. Good tip. And cheap too!

 

yes, I should have addressed the question of how long have you been racing. I am taking it now that this was your first track event?

 

Yes, first track event. It was based on time intervals. I was 27th out of the 34 participants. Mostly modified Evos, Sti, 3rd gen Rx-7, E46 M3. Its a track designed for go-carts so you dont go higher than third gear. Very tight curves.

 

Summit Point, WV. 11/19/04.

The reason that I mention practice is that you will always see less capable cars with practiced drivers out racing more capable cars driven by novice racers. One of many examples is above: the Sentra overtaking a 350Z (note 350Z driver signaling Sentra to pass).

 

Autocrossing or not...if your tires are bald, you are asking for trouble. GET NEW TIRES

 

What exactly is autocrossing? I've never really understood what kind of racing it stands for.