Handling Options

[J P Stein]

I'm told it still carries the wheel......but guys are prolly trying to psych me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)....wouldn't surprise me none, tho. It's got just about the right amount of oversteer. Maybe it looks like a WOO sprinter....sideways & waving (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

I'm hoping to get a good look from the pics/vids.

[Brad Roberts]

Did you watch it when the other guy drove it ??

B

[J P Stein]

2 other guys drove it.....but , nope, I was in the staging lanes directing traffic....the 9eleben guys love me talkin' drity at em ' in the staging lanes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

[J P Stein]

Hay, I forgot to tell youz guys.
On the 16 & 17 the last SCCA AXs are running.

I'm 2 points down of that effin' 240Z for the FP crown.
I haven't beat him in the dry yet.....pray for rain (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) . I can whip him like a dog in the street in the wet.

[URY914]

I stand corrected. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
It sounded from his post he wasn't running a front bar.

Paul

[Demick]

Here are my recommendations:

Wheels: As long as you are planning to convert to 5 lug, and the car is 90+% street driven, get 16x6 wheels and put 205/50-16 or 205/55-16 tires on it. The car will handle great, and you will thank yourself every day you drive the car on the freeway and don't have to do 4000 rpm to keep up with traffic. They also look better. If you get serious about competing in autocross or track events, then you'll be getting a second set of wheels with sticky tires anyway - and for those you will want 205/50-15. This will end up giving you the best of both worlds.

If you autocross, I would recommend the 19mm front sway bar with 140 lb rear springs. I think this softer setup helps for autocross unless the surface at your venue is very smooth, grippy, and consistent (but most places aren't).

For track, you will want to go stiffer, like 22mm front sway bar and 180 lbs rear springs. You'll also want to beef up your front torsion bars. But I'm no track expert - there are better people to take advise from for track setups.

But for autocross or track, read the rule books first, and figure out where you want to run, and then begin making changes. If you don't, you will kick yourself later.

Just my .02
Demick

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Here are my recommendations:

Wheels: As long as you are planning to convert to 5 lug, and the car is 90+% street driven, get 16x6 wheels and put 205/50-16 or 205/55-16 tires on it. The car will handle great, and you will thank yourself every day you drive the car on the freeway and don't have to do 4000 rpm to keep up with traffic. They also look better. If you get serious about competing in autocross or track events, then you'll be getting a second set of wheels with sticky tires anyway - and for those you will want 205/50-15. This will end up giving you the best of both worlds.

If you autocross, I would recommend the 19mm front sway bar with 140 lb rear springs. I think this softer setup helps for autocross unless the surface at your venue is very smooth, grippy, and consistent (but most places aren't).

For track, you will want to go stiffer, like 22mm front sway bar and 180 lbs rear springs. You'll also want to beef up your front torsion bars. But I'm no track expert - there are better people to take advise from for track setups.

But for autocross or track, read the rule books first, and figure out where you want to run, and then begin making changes. If you don't, you will kick yourself later.

Just my .02
Demick

Good info, thanks for sharing.

[J P Stein]

Got a look at the videos today. All 4 seem to be planted.....not that I really care. Our venues are rough. There has to be some compliance in the suspension...I worked hard at getting compliance out of the chassis.

My "winter project"(s) are gonna be revalving the skocks & maybe getting some weight off the car.....gotta weigh it first. Minimum weight is 2100 lbs for my class/engine size.