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

[lagos]

You can't just drive around in slicks all the time kindasad.gif

are you saying that your traction problems are SO bad that you need something for everday use? i find that a little hard to belive. all you need is a good set of street tires and a little driver skill and you should have pretty good traction for anything you need to do on the street. most of the hard driving i do on the street starts out from a 2nd gear roll and i try to control the car with my right foot.


how exactly do traction bars work and where do they bolt on to? i always thought of them as something that sticks out from the back of the car to help reduce weight transfer.