Tiff was driving like a baboon and of course it was going to do that! As you say Paul, understeer can be quite prevalent on our cars, but it can be 'managed' I think, in a number of ways. Better grip from the front tyres would be a start and I am keen to try those Blockleys next, as I hear good things about them. Provided they don't produce too much kick-back through the wheel on account of their stiffer sidewalls (less of an issue I'd have thought for you - and soon hopefully, me - with that excellent re-engineered front suspension), then it would be a good move.
Ironically, the rear tyre needs to produce less grip and I for one won't be looking to replace it, come the time, with anything other than a hard-as-nails touring tyre with less grip than more overtly sporting rubber. To put something like a Toyo R888 on the rear would be hopeless, as you'd remove that lovely balance, doughnuts would be harder and you'd be far less able to make the rear move a little more relative to the front. Bad move all round that would be I think.
We had a very spirited trip to Germany and back in September and I was obliged to concentrate very hard on making 'good progress', on account of the other machinery in the convoy (TVR Chimera, Lotus Evora, Lotus 340R, 2x Caterham Se7en's) and it did take quite some focus. But with careful use of trail braking to keep the load on the front end, blending out as the lock goes on, gave excellent results. I have to say that under those circumstances, bumping up the front pressures to 28psi makes a heap of difference too.
