{"id":130,"date":"2021-05-06T06:15:13","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T06:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/v8superutes.com\/?p=130"},"modified":"2022-02-02T06:17:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T06:17:31","slug":"new-handling-package-gives-racers-the-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/v8superutes.com\/new-handling-package-gives-racers-the-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW HANDLING PACKAGE GIVES RACERS THE EDGE"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Fans of the Haltech V8 SuperUte Series can expect a return to the cut-and-thrust battles and edge-of-seat competition that has typified ute racing in past seasons, thanks to a new wheel, tyre and suspension package that will give drivers increased confidence to execute daring overtaking moves.<\/p>
The control Lenso 18-inch wheels replace the previous 20-inch items and according to SuperUte technical advisor Luke Sieders, this brings a couple of significant benefits.<\/p>
\u201cFirstly, the centre of gravity has come down, which significantly improves the handling,\u201d Sieders said.<\/p>
\u201cIt\u2019s also allowed us to switch to a better, grippier tyre designed for racing.\u201d<\/p>
The tyre in question is the Yokohama ADVAN A050, well-known for its use in other motorsport categories. Previously, SuperUtes drivers were only permitted to use a single set of tyres per round, but in 2021 competitors will now be allowed two sets.<\/p>
\u201cThe Yokohama A050 provides superior handling and better drivability to what we were using previously,\u201d Sieders said.<\/p>
\u201cWe\u2019re letting people use two sets of tyres per round to allow them to build up a tyre bank, but also because the degradation is higher than what we had previously.<\/p>
\u201cThis will introduce an element of strategy; people will have to think about how they manage their tyres over a race weekend, and drivers who looks after their tyres will have an advantage.\u201d<\/p>
The final major update to the SuperUte handling armoury for 2021 is a new control shock absorber, supplied by Bilstein.<\/p>
\u201cWhen we went to the smaller wheel and tyre combination, we discovered the suspension setup needed attention,\u201d Sieders said.<\/p>
\u201cBilstein approached us with a cost-effective solution and so far the shocks have performed brilliantly; in the testing we\u2019ve done, they are working really well.\u201d<\/p>
The Bilstein shock absorber is a non-adjustable unit, negating the requirement for extensive development to find the optimum setup.<\/p>
\u201cWe want people to be able to come into the SuperUte Series and be competitive straight away, without needing to do too much testing,\u201d Sieders said.<\/p>
\u201cApart from minimising costs for the competitors, this will also ensure the performance windows are close, which will keep the field tight and make the racing entertaining.\u201d<\/p>
Along with the installation of the V8 LS3 motors, the new wheel, tyre and suspension package has produced SuperUtes that are significantly faster than their predecessors.<\/p>
\u201cWe\u2019re already faster than the old Commodore and Falcon V8 Utes, and we\u2019ll only get faster with more experience,\u201d Sieders said.<\/p>
\u201cFans will notice enhanced sights, sounds and attitude. I think they\u2019re going to love it.\u201d<\/p>
Practice for the opening round of the Haltech V8 SuperUte Series commences tomorrow at The Bend Motorsport Park.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Fans of the Haltech V8 SuperUte Series can expect a return to the cut-and-thrust battles and edge-of-seat competition that has typified ute racing in past seasons, thanks to a new wheel, tyre and suspension package that will give drivers increased confidence to execute daring overtaking moves. The control Lenso 18-inch wheels replace the previous 20-inch […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n