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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-09-2023, 11:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,828
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Front will fit for sure. I fit 275s with 10 to 11...

Front will fit for sure. I fit 275s with 10 to 11 section width on victory fenders which are only +25mm wider. It will be tight but it should fit. The rears, Im on rocket bunny copies that are around...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-09-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,828
Posted By Icecreamtruk
I did, I think 22 or 23lbs for the 18x10.5, which...

I did, I think 22 or 23lbs for the 18x10.5, which is on par with other flow formed wheels on that size.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 01-03-2023, 10:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,828
Posted By Icecreamtruk
ESR makes the SR07 and a few other models in...

ESR makes the SR07 and a few other models in 18x10.5 +22 (on 5x100). Its the last available size on the list. Its what I've run on the rears for a season now and they hold up fine for me, including a...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-20-2022, 09:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,420
Posted By Icecreamtruk
That looks like a lot of driving actually :) I...

That looks like a lot of driving actually :) I cant tell for sure because of no data but it looks to me like you are trailing properly and not getting too early on the gas. Good stuff.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-14-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,420
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Regarding the "advice" from the alignment guy,...

Regarding the "advice" from the alignment guy, its generally wrong. Softer front or stiffen rear = more rotation (oversteer). There are some edge cases, where the car is rolling so much (because of...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-14-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,420
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Sounds like you are trailing too hard (too much...

Sounds like you are trailing too hard (too much pressure, too much steering angle) or the electronic aids are blocking you off, are you on track mode or pedal dance (either works)?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 12-14-2022, 10:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,420
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Sounds like a driver problem. Your setup isnt...

Sounds like a driver problem. Your setup isnt exactly the best (assuming you have stock springs since you didnt mention ratios) but you should be able to get the car to rotate more than enough with...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-08-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,507
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Yes, that seems to be likely (its what im already...

Yes, that seems to be likely (its what im already doing, just street tires loose a lot less speed over heat cycles than slicks or soft r-compounds do.

With current events setup, I need to be able...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-01-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,507
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Not restricted by class rules, just looking for...

Not restricted by class rules, just looking for budget options to running hoosiers. I know they are fast but they are also very expensive. I would have to run 2 sets for just 4 events and that would...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-27-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,507
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Tire choices for TT and Road Racing

So I'll keep the post short, I would like to gather some of the feeling and experience and data people have had with different tires for TT and road racing (but mainly TT).

My findings so far are:...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-21-2022, 09:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,821
Posted By Icecreamtruk
A set of dive planes? :bonk:

A set of dive planes? :bonk:
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-15-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,821
Posted By Icecreamtruk
I find that to be the easy part. It takes me...

I find that to be the easy part. It takes me about a week to build a splitter (between the design, cutting and sanding the core, layup layers + dry time and then surface finish), but I can mount it...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-13-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,821
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Buy a wing, build a splitter. Most of the shelf...

Buy a wing, build a splitter. Most of the shelf splitter are non functional or barely functional. Why? Main concern with those pieces is ground clearance, easy of install, no drilling holes, and...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-20-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,954
Posted By Icecreamtruk
The extreme contact is an enduro tire. A bit...

The extreme contact is an enduro tire. A bit faster than an RS4 but similar durability. Way off pace for time trials vs the hot stuff 200tw.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-19-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,954
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Yeah CRS is about the same as CR1 and your...

Yeah CRS is about the same as CR1 and your laptimes and guesses about it vs the yoko a052 have been the similar to mine.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-19-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,954
Posted By Icecreamtruk
CRS are pretty darn good and require a similar...

CRS are pretty darn good and require a similar setup to the yokos. Give them a try.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-28-2022, 09:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,251
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Nice, post your findings if you dont mind. Im...

Nice, post your findings if you dont mind. Im curious to see if theory meets reality in this case.
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-27-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,251
Posted By Icecreamtruk
You have a relatively soft sprung car on sticky...

You have a relatively soft sprung car on sticky A052 tires. There will be a lot of roll and A052 naturally love lots of camber. With taht setup, I bet the perfect alignment up front would be around...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 06-18-2022, 11:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,318
Posted By Icecreamtruk
No way in hell with a stock car and that...

No way in hell with a stock car and that alignment that you have oversteer. Im willing to bet my car that it is caused by how you are driving, rather than tires, or whatever other thing people are...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-16-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Thanks again, they came thru with the right...

Thanks again, they came thru with the right information right away! Im going to post it here, so others may find it as well.

So race kit for C42 for our cars is part number: 87.827.00EW.R7.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-16-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Thanks, I wrote them an email. My rotors are...

Thanks, I wrote them an email. My rotors are 2-piece so slightly different from that kit but the caliper and rotor size is the same. I also wrote to stoptech and their tech dude like half answered...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-14-2022, 10:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Part number for C42 stoptech rotors

Hello forum, I have a C43 (front) and C42 (rear) stoptech CBK (competition brake kit as they call it, fancy name for BBK). I have the part number for the front rotor, 28.001.1118.CT.87 (309x32mm...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-09-2022, 12:57 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,191
Posted By Icecreamtruk
lol exactly. "I was just cruising at 50mph on the...

lol exactly. "I was just cruising at 50mph on the highway", in second gear, sure you were cruising...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 06-06-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Low engine oil level and doing pulls on the...

Low engine oil level and doing pulls on the highway, thats exactly how it blew up. What else is there to know? Time miles since last oil change? Last time you actually checked for oil level?
Forum: Engine Swaps 06-06-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,243
Posted By Icecreamtruk
FA20 engines arent really when developping big...

FA20 engines arent really when developping big power (FI kits usually) and/or when used at the track by fast drivers or when maintained properly. If yours just spun a bearing out of nowhere on the...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-31-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,571
Posted By Icecreamtruk
If it helps, when I went the moderate aero route...

If it helps, when I went the moderate aero route (5" splitter with tunnels, APR GTC200 wing and flat floor), my 6k front and 8k rear spring rate was also not sufficient. Going up to 12k all around...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-31-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,571
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Like NoHaveMSG said, that reason is classing. The...

Like NoHaveMSG said, that reason is classing. The whole "aero work above X speed" is not true at all. Aero loads increase exponentially with speeds, but as long as you are moving, they are never 0....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-31-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,571
Posted By Icecreamtruk
You are looking at aero the wrong way. The lower...

You are looking at aero the wrong way. The lower the speeds of a particular track, the more aero you need, not less. Autocross needs stupid amounts of aero. Also, a "planted" car is usually not that...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-30-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,726
Posted By Icecreamtruk
Gotta say, at that point, why not melt it? Cant...

Gotta say, at that point, why not melt it? Cant be tight if its liquid
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 05-30-2022, 11:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,571
Posted By Icecreamtruk
I'd agree with most people here, leave aero for...

I'd agree with most people here, leave aero for after you have good car control and are able to extract more performance out of the car. But a lot of people are underestimating how much downforce...
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