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 15 2013, 09:56 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 |
See if Chris will take you out in YOUR car and show you the weight transfer somewhere...it a parking lot or wherever...
Let him drive. I autoxed for 2 years with no instruction...cause I am proud. Then I sat in a very fast guys 914...he could take me by three to five seconds easily and typically got FTD for the whole region. He took me for one run, hammering the brakes, resetting the car (all the while talking like we were on a sunday drive...funny really) At the end of the run he said "amazing what these little cars can do huh? you just need to trust the car" I went on my next run and got within half a second of him eating up three seconds in one simple drive. I learned something that could not be explained, I needed to feel it to understand what everyone was trying to tell me. Best thing is Ride in a fast 914...not a 911, but a 914. rich |
rwilner |
May 15 2013, 12:58 PM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
Hey Scott,
I have a full set of Kumho V710 DOT R tires. Sounds like they'd push you out of your class, but if you want them, you can come get them for free. I'd say they have at least 50% left. They're 205s and were mounted on factory Fuchs with no rubbing issues. Incidentally I also have 4 Fuchs if you're also interested in those (not for free!). |
scott_in_nh |
May 17 2013, 07:04 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 |
Hey Scott, I have a full set of Kumho V710 DOT R tires. Sounds like they'd push you out of your class, but if you want them, you can come get them for free. I'd say they have at least 50% left. They're 205s and were mounted on factory Fuchs with no rubbing issues. Incidentally I also have 4 Fuchs if you're also interested in those (not for free!). Thanks Rich, I don't want to go to R spec tires this year, but I haven't decided yet what I'll do next season so I might double up on my road trip the CFR to get the other tires and visit you too (though I might still just bite the bullet and by new). Shoot me a PM about the Fuchs when you have time - no rush... Scott |
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