Hello,

I was hoping to get some help from some experienced track drivers with the r56 MINI S. I had my first track day yesterday at Pueblo Motorsports Park. I had a blast, and it is shocking how capable the MINI is (that is a big compliment because I had an E46 M3 prior to the MINI)

My question is this: What do I need to do to get the car to rotate better, and not understeer so much? I was running the car bone stock (I do have a stock sport suspension) with run flats, and I really think the hard run flats were the biggest culprit, and I was running about 43psi on all 4 corners (which quickly got over 50 psi after some hot laps). Would better track tires do the trick, or does the r56 really need a bigger rear sway? What about tire pressures?

I don't want to go overboard with mods, but I was hoping there were a few tricks people had tried to get the r56 to rotate. Overall though, what a car!

Thanks---

 

Welcome to NAM. I'm sure you'll be able to find an answer to your question, but maybe not within First Gear. First Gear is oriented toward new owners trying to figure out the MINI experience. Your question would be better suited over in the 2nd generation forums (I think there's one for track type questions as well). People who frequent those forums do come through here occasionally so you might get an answer. But asking over there would get a fuller and faster response.

Welcome to NAM and congrats on your MINI. Sounds like you're doing what you're supposed to be doing - Driving it like you stole it!

 

thanks!