I just bought a new 05 RR GSR and I've noticed that when I accelerate on an on-ramp that bends to the right, it feels as if the car isn't even on the ground. It feels as if I'm gonna slide off to the left at any moment. I usually go about 50-60 mph. The feedback from the ground doesn't appear to be there. My question is, do any of you also have that feeling? In past cars I'd definitely feel the wheels biting the ground when taking the on-ramp fast. Could it be that this turn, at that speed, is simply too slow for the Evo and I'd have to push it really hard to get the kind of feedback I'm expecting from the road? The car is riding on H&R sports but even before they were installed I had the same experience with stocks.

 

What were your past cars that gave better feedback?

 

Mazda Protege5 and a VW Jetta 1.8T.

 

That drop looks very good

 

depending on the angle of the corner and all of that, there are times when my evo feels a little floaty in a turn, is that what you're talking about?

 

savaho, Do you live in Chico (nor-cal). I just saw a RR the other day that I've never seen. My car never seems to "float", always great feedback from the car, always great handing

 

i'm guessing it could either be that the Evo is so much smoother and you're not used to it, or that there is actually a problem due to your (obviously?) modified ride height. low quality springs/shocks or whatever, on top of a bad alignment/tune will mess up the handling characteristics horribly.

 

how long have you owned the evo... you'll get used to it...and everyday you'll adapt more and learn the limits...

 

mine kinda feels like that too but then if i stomp on it it feels as if the fronts just bite and pull out of the corner very agresivly, it was weird to get used to at first but now i am used to it and it doesnt bother me. try adjusting your angle or line your following and the amount of gas your applying. it realy likes to be powered through the last half of the corner.

 

Were your tires squealing? If they were did you lift off the gas because you were nervous that you would go off? Were you slowly squeezing the throttle?

The car has unique handling dynamics it take a while to get used to. It just sounds like you are getting familiar with it. I recommend a HPDE session on track. It will pay dividends in driving your evo. Check out nasaproracing.com

 

You're not pushing hard enough then.

 

maybe this has something to do with the difference between FWD cars and AWD cars. Looks like your other two cars were both FWD. So the same wheels that steer the car also has the power, in this sense, you will get the most "response" through the steering wheel. I personally have not driven an AWD car hard, but I know that a RWD car and FWD car have completely different feel through the steering wheel, and i am SUSPECTING that it may be because of where the power is getting through to the ground.

Also, this is very basic, but make sure your tires' air pressures are right

 

if youre not sideways, you are not trying hard enough;-)

Most on ramps and off ramps are slippery.

You REALLY need to be careful on those guys. My car is downright scary with my power level

 

I live south of Chico closer to Marysville/Yuba city. As for the low quality springs and alignment is concerned I do not think H&R are low quality at all and I immediately had a 4-wheel alignment after the springs were installed. I'm thinking it's just the car having so much power it wants to accelerate more than I'm used to.


On a side note, I just got back from the San Jose area and it was actually nice today. We ate at a place off of montague road called premier pizza and I would notice a couple of guys walking by my car and just standing there in awe as if they've never seen an evo before. It reminded me of how I felt whenever I would see a nice evo 8 and wished I could get one. Isn't it great to finally get the car you've dreamt of for so long?

 

This is exactly what it feels like. It feels as if the car is floating. I'll get used to it eventually.