005: The BEST Performance Modifications You Can Make? [

[@hpa101]

Check out more Tuned In episodes via your favourite platform here: www.hpa-tunedin.com/ - Taz.

[@SMAC364]

The information in this podcast was invaluable to me. I'm in the UK running a Ford Focus Mk2 (XR5), a 340bhp heavy FWD with it's inherant handling problems. I have created a slightly stiffer rear end via springs and ARB but I really need to get the geometry set-up correctly so I am going to look at your string alignment course. I also trained in Mech Eng. and listening to this podcast really makes me want to be in control of my own geometry. I have messed around tuning cars for the street for years but it's only after I started watching HPA videos that I have gained a far better understanding of the basics at least. Thanks HPA.

[@hyper8545]

Goodluck 🤙👍

[@hpa101]

We'll pass that thanks onto Grant too, couldn't do this without people like him, and we have a HEAP of awesome guests lined up for this so make sure you subscribe via whatever platform you enjoy listening to podcasts from the most. PS: Hope you enjoy diving into things deeper with your Focus and so stoked you enjoyed this one 🤓 - Taz.

[@papapetad]

Useful suspension geometry settings are some of the most difficult data set to get a hold on for amateur enthusiasts. Obviously, widely used cars get an advantage in that department but there are so many variables to take into account that beyond no-brainer baseline settings, you're sweet out of luck in most cases. And even baseline settings can be founded on erroneous understanding of geometry. This discussion helps highlight the depth of the subject which happens to be one of the most crucial in terms of bang-for-buck tuning.

[@arrindaley3714]

Great to hear from someone knowledgeable in tuning suspension for FWD, also to hear more about roll centres as they seem fundamental to handling but seem often to be ignored, probably because they can be difficult to change. Totally nerded out to this podcast... brilliant!

[@arrindaley3714]

In this you talked about how the rear suspension frequency was ideally higher / reacts faster than the front as the rear sees the bump later, it seems the same might apply to roll couple and therefore frequency as the rear steering only starts as a result of the front having already turned, the rear roll needs to catch up. Am I correct in thinking this way? This implies an inclined roll axis is ideal with the front lower than the back. Considering steering alone this would also be true for RWD as well right? Where do RWD ideally place thier rear roll centre, what other considerations are there?

[@CallumDoyleDarling]

Love your products Grant, I think I'm running your entire catalogue in my EG4 now inc rear trailing arm gussets...it now feels amazing with all the geometry correction in place 😝❤

[@Paper.Power.Politics]

Get Adam Brunson from tune plus inc on the podcast please!!!! Pretty please!! He’s a genius and a master in the Ford Focus ST/RS ecoboost mustang ect he’s pushed the platform beyond its limits and he used to be someone high up in MAP performance before he started tune plus inc! Please check him out! And get him on here please! He’s built cars for nitro circus! Builds drag builds! Everything he builds on the ecoboost platform is 500whp minimum! Nothing less leaves the shop!