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zzboba said:
after 700km's breaking in i decided my F430 is ready for some high-revving autobahn driving.
performance is stunning.
but above 290 km/h (equivalent to approx 180 mph) the car fluttered and seemed to get quite light at the front axle. at least this was my impression. i felt quite uneasy in comparison to my GT3 RS which is planted to the ground even at (speedo indicated) 320 km/h.
anyone sharing this impression?
I don't think car so capable as a F430 would have any inherent decreased front end stability at 180mph+, though the GT3RS is not a good benchmark since aerodinamically is much superior due to its much higher downforce, the GT3RS actually has negative lift at high speeds which is rare to see. The F430 has a more conservative aerodinamics, and at 180mph thats a manyor role. Not many drivers test their cars at that speed
and while downforce is of upmost importance at high speeds, it has the drawback of incresing drag (lower top speed, decresed acceleration at very high speeds, greater fuel consumption, etc) so makers balance that out according to the use intended for the car. Probably the F430 C.Stradale version will come with more downforce than the Monza.
Still, if you feel its still more than a Carrera or TT for example, then it could it be a tire pressure issue (maybe you have to play with the "slightly" lowering the fronts and see), but maybe the tires may just need some more settleing in, my PS2' didn't come to their complete full potential till 1000-1500km or so
Nice shot BTW, looks stunning, specially in that color for that car, it looks sort of special, not as "ordinary" as red.