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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-28-2014, 01:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,064
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
I love the KW V3 spring rates ... the softer...

I love the KW V3 spring rates ... the softer front made a huge difference in my lap times and overall happiness in steering at my track days ...

yes there is a tinge of body roll, but if you have...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-27-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,533
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
Eh ... I think this is geared more towards the...

Eh ... I think this is geared more towards the bushings on suspension arms and links, and not the manner in which the strut attaches to a camber plate. Again, always best to check with your Regional...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-26-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2,689
Views: 845,665
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
One last video add of the in-cabin sound...

One last video add of the in-cabin sound experience with this header. Sorry for the commentary ahead of time!

Loving the header the more I drive on it. It's a great modification!

FT-86...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-26-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,533
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
So a couple things ... The 2014 NASA TT...

So a couple things ...

The 2014 NASA TT rules say this about paddle shifters:

Page 32 under section D. Drivetrain
4) Added paddle/electronic shift +3

I think the key word here is "Added"...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-26-2014, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,533
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
On track days session 1 and 2 are always my...

On track days session 1 and 2 are always my fastest times, even though I may not have my best laps. You can feel the engine start pulling timing at the end of a 20 minute session because the oil...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-26-2014, 10:07 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 102,361
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
I think it is good now ....

I think it is good now ....
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-25-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,533
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
He's driving a hell of a lot harder than me then...

He's driving a hell of a lot harder than me then lol ... I haven't had that happen at my track days with 4 20 to 25 minute sessions per day
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-25-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 102,361
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
Alright ... here's the link to the video of the...

Alright ... here's the link to the video of the in-cabin sound of the FT-86 SpeedFactory Catted UEL Header paired with my Tomei 60S ...

The video is still uploading at this moment ... 82% so...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-25-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,533
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
A BBK will cost you points ... but if you are...

A BBK will cost you points ... but if you are still NA on this car, all you need are some good brake pads. That is unless you want to turn your car into a race only vehicle, but at our HP and weight...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-25-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,533
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
Basically each stock car is assigned a base...

Basically each stock car is assigned a base class.

Every modification you make that has performance increasing attributes costs you points. Some modification for safety, or non performance...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-25-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,533
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
If you are talking NASA TTD, my mod list so far...

If you are talking NASA TTD, my mod list so far puts me only at 12 points ...


Mods with their 2014 NASA point values:

Tires:
Currently on ZIIs, but RS3s are the same point value (120-200...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-25-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 102,361
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
I made a new video of the in-cabin sound...

I made a new video of the in-cabin sound experience and some commentary on the FT-86 SpeedFactory header ... The video is currently processing, so once it is done and I load it up to YouTube I will...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-25-2014, 11:49 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 102,361
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
Here's a few vids of a Tomei 60S with stock...

Here's a few vids of a Tomei 60S with stock header, overpipe, and frontpipe, without the silencer, and with ...

And the second set are are the same Tomei 60s but with the FT-86 SpeedFactory Catted...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-25-2014, 12:30 AM
Replies: 2,689
Views: 845,665
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
Here's a couple vids of my car on the FT-86...

Here's a couple vids of my car on the FT-86 SpeedFactory Catted UEL Header. Mods are listed in the videos ...

VERY SATISFIED with the header and its performance ... very smooth power gain and...
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 07-22-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 102,361
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
I've got the 60S, too ... Looks like your...

I've got the 60S, too ...

Looks like your ride height is a little lower than mine, but I can see that the pipe leading to the muffler is a bit low. After I installed the Tomei 60S, I had to...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-13-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 49
Poll: 17in vs 18in
Views: 12,770
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
Depends on how much you drive. You have zero room...

Depends on how much you drive. You have zero room for error. The sidewall provides no stiffness at that angle. You are purely relying on tire pressure to save your rims.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-13-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 49
Poll: 17in vs 18in
Views: 12,770
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
Best way to ruin rims .... stretching tires like...

Best way to ruin rims .... stretching tires like this ^^^^
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-13-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 49
Poll: 17in vs 18in
Views: 12,770
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
A "little" stretched ... lol

A "little" stretched ... lol
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-13-2014, 03:57 PM
Replies: 49
Poll: 17in vs 18in
Views: 12,770
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
Just like stretchmarks fit on a pregnant woman...

Just like stretchmarks fit on a pregnant woman ....
Forum: Software Tuning 07-12-2014, 12:50 AM
Replies: 1,212
Views: 348,981
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
Didn't get the PM!

Didn't get the PM!
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 07-11-2014, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,324
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
I've been running the Ferodo DS2500s front and...

I've been running the Ferodo DS2500s front and back on and off the track for a year now. About 15,000 miles, with 10 track days. I still have considerable life left on the rears, while the front's...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 07-11-2014, 06:00 PM
Replies: 49
Poll: 17in vs 18in
Views: 12,770
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
It's too simple to say 17s are for performance...

It's too simple to say 17s are for performance and anything else is for looks ...

My 18x9 Volk TE37SL with Direzza Z11 255/35 has the same circumference as stock, and weighs CONSIDERABLY less than...
Forum: Software Tuning 07-10-2014, 12:09 PM
Replies: 1,212
Views: 348,981
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
Zach/Bill - I've read through all 27 pages...

Zach/Bill -

I've read through all 27 pages of this thread, and have noted the names of the vendors you feel provide "quality" headers.

So far, Borla has only been called out as not a "quality"...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-25-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,605
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
I have heard ZIIs give way more warning before...

I have heard ZIIs give way more warning before breaking loose than RS3's ... true or false?
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-23-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,605
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
I'm also curious of this same thing. I have ZIIs...

I'm also curious of this same thing. I have ZIIs as well, and while I still have a ton of tread on them, I'm wondering what are the tell tale signs of too many extreme heat cycles.

I still DD my...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-21-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,521
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
For the track ... all I will say is ... softer...

For the track ... all I will say is ... softer springs in front than the rear ... KW V3s got it completely right on this car ....

For the street or stance ... anything that makes your car look...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-13-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 85,315
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
I am a HUGE fan of the KW V3s ... I know...

I am a HUGE fan of the KW V3s ...

I know they aren't "Racing spec only" coilovers, but I really think they nailed the valving, and more importantly, the softer front end spring rate compared to...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-12-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,533
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
This may be a silly question, but in my last NASA...

This may be a silly question, but in my last NASA track event at Heartland Park Topeka I became curious of the optimum RPM to shift at when traversing the long straight.

Typically I find myself...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-07-2014, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,533
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
I've gone through HPDE 1 and 2 and am now onto 3....

I've gone through HPDE 1 and 2 and am now onto 3.

It's an amazing experience. Ask your instructor everything that comes to mind, even if it is mundane or seems silly. Having an experienced driver...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 06-07-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5,068
Views: 1,315,533
Posted By TrogDor the Burninator
No they don't need a membership. Before entering...

No they don't need a membership. Before entering the track in the morning you will sign a waiver, and they will too. You might get a bracelet to signify signing the waiver. If you are bringing...
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