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Trailbraker · 28-06-2005

Thanks for the detail on that AlfaDublin, all the confusion is cleared up now

Thanks for the traction control info.
I don't think I have any need for additional traction control in mine at the moment. It has ASR as standard anyway, but I generally leave this off at the track.
The very effective AD LSD I had fitted recently really reduces wheelspin to a minimum both in a straight line and under cornering.
It does this by a mechanical transfer of torque to the outside wheel under cornering rather than a electronic reduction of power (or single wheel braking) to the inside wheel.

I'm not sure were you at the last full international track day but it performed pretty well there - had fun with some M3's

Yup I'll be there on the 9th, unfortunately is it only the smaller National circuit, but defintely will be much easier for you to familiarize yourself with your cars handling / braking as compared to the much trickier International layout.

Good to see your car being let loose at last

TB

Originally Posted by Alfadublin

Hi Trailbraker.The Brembo calipers came off of a 156GTA that had the 305mm discs fitted.

I now have Race Logic traction control fitted too.You should think about getting that fitted to yur 156 GTA for the trackdays in Mondello.

The Race Logic system is hard wired in to the cars E.C.U and the A.B.S brake sensors and u set the traction control system up with a dash mounted controller.U can set it up at the twist of a button for gravel,or wet roads of frost/ice or muddy conditions.It cuts the power to the front wheels if they try to break traction or spin up with the road or race track.

If u accelerate really hard in 1st gear or 2nd gear with the Traction Control switched on ,then u wont be able to spin the wheels.You hear the system kicking in to cut the power to the wheels and u accelerate even better/faster than u would do with the wheels spinning up.

It does the same thing if u try to drive too fast around a bend,it cuts the power to the wheels so u cant oversteer off into the gravel or a ditch.U get around the corner faster and safer too.Well worth the money to have it installed.

It works a treat and you wont spin up the front wheels anymore.I might see you in Mondello on July 9th for the next trackday.Thanks

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Trailbraker AO Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 4,824 Member car: 156 GTA	Re: 330mm Brake Upgrade Thanks for the detail on that AlfaDublin, all the confusion is cleared up now Thanks for the traction control info. I don't think I have any need for additional traction control in mine at the moment. It has ASR as standard anyway, but I generally leave this off at the track. The very effective AD LSD I had fitted recently really reduces wheelspin to a minimum both in a straight line and under cornering. It does this by a mechanical transfer of torque to the outside wheel under cornering rather than a electronic reduction of power (or single wheel braking) to the inside wheel. I'm not sure were you at the last full international track day but it performed pretty well there - had fun with some M3's Yup I'll be there on the 9th, unfortunately is it only the smaller National circuit, but defintely will be much easier for you to familiarize yourself with your cars handling / braking as compared to the much trickier International layout. Good to see your car being let loose at last TB Originally Posted by Alfadublin Hi Trailbraker.The Brembo calipers came off of a 156GTA that had the 305mm discs fitted. I now have Race Logic traction control fitted too.You should think about getting that fitted to yur 156 GTA for the trackdays in Mondello. The Race Logic system is hard wired in to the cars E.C.U and the A.B.S brake sensors and u set the traction control system up with a dash mounted controller.U can set it up at the twist of a button for gravel,or wet roads of frost/ice or muddy conditions.It cuts the power to the front wheels if they try to break traction or spin up with the road or race track. If u accelerate really hard in 1st gear or 2nd gear with the Traction Control switched on ,then u wont be able to spin the wheels.You hear the system kicking in to cut the power to the wheels and u accelerate even better/faster than u would do with the wheels spinning up. It does the same thing if u try to drive too fast around a bend,it cuts the power to the wheels so u cant oversteer off into the gravel or a ditch.U get around the corner faster and safer too.Well worth the money to have it installed. It works a treat and you wont spin up the front wheels anymore.I might see you in Mondello on July 9th for the next trackday.Thanks I'm not a doctor - but I really do recommend braking later Last edited by Trailbraker : 28-06-2005 at 21:28.