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| Stltri |
 Feb 8 2021, 01:04 PM
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Curious as to how to determine if the chassis is stable or fit for autocross for a car without the stiffening add ons.
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| Krieger |
Feb 9 2021, 12:03 AM
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QUOTE(Stltri @ Feb 8 2021, 11:04 AM)  Curious as to how to determine if the chassis is stable or fit for autocross for a car without the stiffening add ons. Absolutely! Depending on the condition of your chassis. Rust is the primary concern. I have 18 years of autocrossing on mine. |
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| ClayPerrine |
Feb 9 2021, 11:59 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,503 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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QUOTE(Krieger @ Feb 9 2021, 12:03 AM) QUOTE(Stltri @ Feb 8 2021, 11:04 AM) Curious as to how to determine if the chassis is stable or fit for autocross for a car without the stiffening add ons. Absolutely! Depending on the condition of your chassis. Rust is the primary concern. I have 18 years of autocrossing on mine. Betty was still autocrossing her 914 after 32 years and 400,000 miles. Still kicking butt with it too. And @DRPHIL914 , we never disconnected the rear sway bar in her car. That car was dead neutral in a corner, and she could put it wherever she wanted it to go. She can drive over the base of a pylon, and not knock it down. I definitely don't agree with the "disconnect the rear bar" crowd. They do that, then put stiffer rear springs on the car, which increases the roll stiffness. Just stick with the softer springs for a better street ride, and keep the rear bar hooked up. Clay |
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Stltri Chassis integrity for autocross Feb 8 2021, 01:04 PM
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