Performance Steering Wheel - G Meter

SLO · 06-21-2009, 11:12 AM

Just wondering what people are able to pull in lateral G's on the G meter with the Performance Steering Wheel. Obviously it will depend on setup so please post your setup as well.

My max so far with stock suspension and F1 Assym tires is 1.05.

Motor Trend and Edmunds list the 135i at .89 to .96 on the skid pad. How accurate is the G meter in the car? Could tires make up that difference alone?

Dangerlucas · 06-21-2009, 12:55 PM

I've hit 1.20 on mine and see over 1 regularly. It sure is a lot of fun it see if you are improving on a given turn. I think I can get 1.25 or so out of my set up, but I start to get some understeer, so I really need to get some more camber up front.

BTW, in the interest of time you can just click on my garage to see my set up.

SLO · 06-21-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dangerlucas

I've hit 1.20 on mine and see over 1 regularly. It sure is a lot of fun it see if you are improving on a given turn. I think I can get 1.25 or so out of my set up, but I start to get some understeer, so I really need to get some more camber up front.

BTW, in the interest of time you can just click on my garage to see my set up.

That's a solid number!! What tires? Apart from suspension, that's probably the key factor!!

Dangerlucas · 06-21-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SLO

That's a solid number!! What tires? Apart from suspension, that's probably the key factor!!

BF Goodrich KDW2's. 225 in the front and 255 in the back.

Alow · 06-22-2009, 07:32 AM

I haven't taken the car to the track, but on the street the max I've done is 0.83 without pushing too much. I don't want it to get all out of shape and cause an accident.

Setup is stock suspension (128i sport pkg) and Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport on BWM performance rims.

HIPSI · 06-22-2009, 10:06 PM

Doesn't seem likely/accurate if this is 1.1Gs
Hennessey GTR700 Nissan GT-R

scorcherjf · 06-22-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by HIPSI

Doesn't seem likely/accurate if this is 1.1Gs
Hennessey GTR700 Nissan GT-R

Pretty sure people in this thread are talking about G's in a corner...

But damn I want the performance steering wheel! How does the suede hold up? Does it wear easily compared to the stock leather wheel?

06-21-2009, 11:12 AM	#1
SLO Shane 41 Rep 363 Posts Drives: M3, RRS, LR4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Performance Steering Wheel - G Meter - What's Your Best? Just wondering what people are able to pull in lateral G's on the G meter with the Performance Steering Wheel. Obviously it will depend on setup so please post your setup as well. My max so far with stock suspension and F1 Assym tires is 1.05. Motor Trend and Edmunds list the 135i at .89 to .96 on the skid pad. How accurate is the G meter in the car? Could tires make up that difference alone?
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Dangerlucas Captain 30 Rep 621 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [5.50]	I've hit 1.20 on mine and see over 1 regularly. It sure is a lot of fun it see if you are improving on a given turn. I think I can get 1.25 or so out of my set up, but I start to get some understeer, so I really need to get some more camber up front. BTW, in the interest of time you can just click on my garage to see my set up. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Alow Lieutenant 38 Rep 456 Posts Drives: E82 128i, F36 430i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (3)	I haven't taken the car to the track, but on the street the max I've done is 0.83 without pushing too much. I don't want it to get all out of shape and cause an accident. Setup is stock suspension (128i sport pkg) and Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport on BWM performance rims.
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06-22-2009, 10:06 PM	#6
HIPSI Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Something's amiss Doesn't seem likely/accurate if this is 1.1Gs Hennessey GTR700 Nissan GT-R __________________ 08 135 Coupe SGM/Terra 15 Porsche Macan S- Family Hauler 22 C8 Corvette 3LT HTC
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