Thanks Bob, that is really good to hear.
I think there may be an error in the original tyr files from the absolute Can Am pack. I took a few liberties at work and uploaded all the tyr files onto a unix box and wrote a script to analyse all parameters and highlight any major differences. I found 1 parameter which was on average over 3 times the value found in any other tyr files but was common across the Can Am tyres. Just reducing this 1 value to a more common figure had an unbelievable effect on the handling of the cars. From there I started to make significant progress and much of the feedback lost during the grip reduction returned. I still need to work on the "Endurance tyre" although it's of lesser importance as it's really for the AI and I don't think wear is a problem with the "Racing Slick"so I'm not sure anyone would actually choose them by choice.
I'm going to shoot a PM off to Phil at Evo Modding and tell him what I have found as well just to see if there is any reason why the original value was chosen.
Great news about Laguna Tony, that was quick..
TTFN
John.