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 |
r_towle |
May 13 2013, 08:20 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I think they are that.
I dont know what UTQG 140 means... These are as sticky as the class allowed for "DOT Legal" tires. They are certainly dedicated autox tires. Old, but still do the job way better than your street tires. We can talk, but running street tires can be more educational for you...and alot more fun. Autox tires help find all the weaknesses of a chassis pretty fast. They rip suspension points, makes you buy new shocks, sway bars etc etc.... For street tires and speeding up...you need to drive the car totally reverse of any car you think. When the ass starts to let go, floor it. Remember that when you do a slalom, everything is done in threes. So, come in hot, do three cones....SLAM on the brakes when you are straight (its less than a second) then SLAM the gas pedal. This resets the suspension and dums the weight back to the rear tires for the next three cones. Its wierd, but it works very well. Otherwise you are going to slow into the turns, OR, you start loosing it at the fourth turn. Rich |
scott_in_nh |
May 13 2013, 09:57 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 |
For street tires and speeding up...you need to drive the car totally reverse of any car you think. When the ass starts to let go, floor it. Remember that when you do a slalom, everything is done in threes. So, come in hot, do three cones....SLAM on the brakes when you are straight (its less than a second) then SLAM the gas pedal. This resets the suspension and dums the weight back to the rear tires for the next three cones. Its wierd, but it works very well. Otherwise you are going to slow into the turns, OR, you start loosing it at the fourth turn. Rich Very interesting driving tips Rich! I'll give it a try (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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