I am 90% certain that I will change my Clio Trophy for a DC5. I run the Clio in the Production Class in hill climbs; it handles very well and is ultra competitive in the wet, but is lacking on the power front, and even if I were to spend a lot on the engine, would still not have the same power to weight ratio as the DC5.
My concern is hill climb cars tend to be set up a lot softer than circuit cars (whether single seater Goulds, Dallaras or saloons) and most of the suspension kits for the DC5 would seem to have a track bias; this would seem far too stiff for the hills, particularly in the wet. To give you an idea the Clio, which is not that much lighter than the DC5, has front springs in the 200 lbs/inch (3.6 kg/mm) range, whereas the softest Tien kit is 330 lb/inch (6 kg/mm).
I am reluctant to sacrifice being competitive in the wet, and so am looking for recommendations which may be suitable. Any ideas gratefully received – even if only to whom I should talk.
My concern is hill climb cars tend to be set up a lot softer than circuit cars (whether single seater Goulds, Dallaras or saloons) and most of the suspension kits for the DC5 would seem to have a track bias; this would seem far too stiff for the hills, particularly in the wet. To give you an idea the Clio, which is not that much lighter than the DC5, has front springs in the 200 lbs/inch (3.6 kg/mm) range, whereas the softest Tien kit is 330 lb/inch (6 kg/mm).
I am reluctant to sacrifice being competitive in the wet, and so am looking for recommendations which may be suitable. Any ideas gratefully received – even if only to whom I should talk.