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 14 2013, 07:54 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
its similar no matter what the situation, so slalom, chicago box, long slaloms etc....its all in threes.
By the third turn if you are no feeling tha ass pucker, you are going to slow. once you get there, reset. and like I said, its wierd. If you dont spin the car, you are not trying hard enough. Once you learn how to reset the suspension, you drive much faster. it makes you drive the car right up to the limit, then reset it. Its tricky, but you can feel it when its the right time to hit the brakes...and its not a long period of time, just while you are straight with no g-force on you going sideways....that little moment...SLAM the brakes, then hit the gas. Like most said here, it takes seats time to learn it. Are there any other 914 cars there? If not, I strongly suggest you attend a PCA autox, and hitch a ride in a 914 that the driver is very good. One ride and I shaved about 3 seconds off my next set of runs. I got hooked on autox years ago, ended up being the autox chair running the events etc... I would suggest you plan your upgrades. leave the front end alone max of 140 springs in the rear. keep the car fluid and springy, it turns in faster. Dont set it up for the track (super stiff) cause that is a totally different problem. Get your brakes working awesome, they are a key tool in autox. Then, once you are looking for less than 1-2 seconds, get tires. Not till then. You will learn a whole lot more about weight and balance with the street tires....the amplify the issues. Get good with street tires, then you will be awesome with slicks. rich Its just something you need to experience once, then you will have alot more confidence in what these little cars can really do. Rich |
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