Controlling boost for better traction, and other means of improving grip Options

[CilverSeliST205]

For a while i was considering buying myself a new toy, Turbosmart E-Boost 2, an EBC with a variety of features, one of them being the capability to map boost against time, rpm or GEAR. Now, I have noticed that breaking the traction on street tires is likely to occur not only on a hard launch from a dead stop, but also at WOT in 1st and 2nd gear short time after going over 10psi. Since this unit can control boost depending on gear i guess we could use it to stay within limits of traction in those gears! yes? no? suggestions? comments?

Since im still on internal WG and my actuator is on 13-14 psi, the EBC itself wouldn't help... Is there a way to lower WG actuaction pressure?? That is without welding the flapper shut and going external.

This post has been edited by CilverSeliST205: May 23, 2006 - 12:13 AM

[jgreening]

I think it would be better to mount a torque bar underneath the car and near the center of the engine. BTW, if you have poly mounts, I doubt that the addition of a torque bar is going to show any material improvement.

A torque bar serves the same purpose as poly mounts. Traction bars, which will be made by Speed Source for our cars, are different.

[CilverSeliST205]

I think it would be better to mount a torque bar underneath the car and near the center of the engine. BTW, if you have poly mounts, I doubt that the addition of a torque bar is going to show any material improvement.

A torque bar serves the same purpose as poly mounts. Traction bars, which will be made by Speed Source for our cars, are different.

I read on rsxclub forums that quite a bit of people do torque damper + mounts combo saying that it decreases the wear on mount inserts and allows them to go on softer filler to maintain comfortable ride while still greatly reducing the wheel hop. Maybe you guys' inserts wouldn't need to be replaced so often with the use of that damper ?