1st auto-x next weekend, Next AX September 8th- only 7 points out of 3rd place with 3 events left! |
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1st auto-x next weekend, Next AX September 8th- only 7 points out of 3rd place with 3 events left! |
scott_in_nh |
Apr 13 2013, 05:56 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
74, stock 2.0, stock front swaybar - no rear bar, stock front inserts, may mount an older set of adjustable Koni's I already have on the back, either way 100 lb springs, 195/65 Eagle GT's.
Looking to have fun, not too worried about much else, but I have a few basic setup questions: I'm going to chalk the tires, but what pressure should I start at? Full tank, half tank or empty tank? Spare tire in or out? The konis need to be adjusted out of the car - soft, medium or firm (keep in mind I will have to live with it on NH streets too)? Should I overfill the oil a bit? If so how much? What am I missing? Thanks, Scott |
scott_in_nh |
May 7 2013, 06:54 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
Also (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I am competing for the Novice championship with other drivers who are also on their 2nd AX so say what you want about not changing the car, when I am on tires with a 440 UTQG and everybody else is on 200, 180 or even 140 tires I am at a disadvantage that will likely keep me from achieving an achievable goal.
Burning off these tires that probably have another two years of regular driving in them and then needing two sets of tires next year doesn't make sense either. The only thing stopping me is money! It is registration and inspection month for all of my vehicles and my Jeep needs tires too.... |
SirAndy |
May 7 2013, 11:08 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
The only thing stopping me is money! I disagree ... You can throw all the money in the world at your car, and yes, that will make a difference, but much less so that you are expecting. The most gain will come from seat time and good instructions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
scott_in_nh |
May 7 2013, 01:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 808 Joined: 10-December 10 From: Hampton, NH Member No.: 12,471 Region Association: North East States |
The only thing stopping me is money! I disagree ... You can throw all the money in the world at your car, and yes, that will make a difference, but much less so that you are expecting. The most gain will come from seat time and good instructions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) No I promise you no money is the reason (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm not disagreeing and I understand the mantra here of seat time and instruction. That is great when you are new, running 15th out of 20 cars in class with no hope of placing until you have more experience. I will only be a novice this one year and you guys are insisting that I remain at a mechanical handicap compared to the other one year only novice drivers. That is what I disagree with and I feel that is not being taken into consideration. I could catch 2nd place with tires or more seat time as he is about 1 second ahead, but he will be improving too so it will take both to overtake him. I honestly don't believe the 1st place driver is a true novice as he is crushing all the rest of us by quite a bit in a MX5 and it will take more skill and good tires at a minimum to catch him. Even if it could be done by skill alone, it will be too late in the season to catch him. |
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