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Performance shocks with stock springs, worth it ?
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I'm doing autoX-like races in Switzerland (called Slalom here), and the only modifications alllowed, if I want to stay in the L1 class, are DOT tires, wheels and shocks, but the car must stay at the stock height. I got some Yokohama AD08R 225/45R17 on OZ Alleggerita 8x17 wheels, and I was wondering if putting aftermarket shocks (like Bilstein B6), while keeping the stock springs, would improve the handling and transitions (and the times) ? I'm new to these stuffs, so thank you for your lights |
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Could you give me some examples of high end upgraded set of shocks please ? Here is my run from saturday if you are interested. I was 6s slower than the first from my group. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N84GulpdtVI"]Slalom de Genève 2014 - Subaru BRZ - 2:33.69 - YouTube[/ame] Last edited by Sylvain44; 08-27-2014 at 04:02 AM. |
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Honestly, just keep practicing and go for ride alongs with more experienced people.
What tires do you have? They can make a HUGE difference. Unrelated, what are you using to give the overlay of the cluster, love that it looks like the actual cluster.
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That course is INSANE.
Good shocks do make a big difference even on stock springs, especially in transitions. Koni Yellow or Bilstein B6 would be your two choices. Practice makes the biggest difference though. - Andy |
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Of course I need (and want !!) some practice, that was only my 4th race
I said it in the first post, Yokohama AD08R 225/45R17 on OZ Alleggerita 8x17. I could move to semi-slicks like Toyo R888 or Yoko AD048 for the next set, but they are twice the price and lasts half... Quote:
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You are running wider than oem wheels, that is an upgrade to the handle system and probably not class legal.
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THAT COURSE
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That would be GREATLY appreciated! What are you logging with?
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Damn... we need AutoX like that here...
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That course looks a ton of fun.
If you are running better than stock tyres you will need more front camber. Get the crash bolts and a performance alignment Another thing I would think about is getting a tune. While it is probably not strictly allowed under the rules you mentioned it would be hard for them to prove you have one.
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That's not autocross... that's a Ken Block video in the making @_@ it's practically a rally stage it's so long :p
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You can find the template in my topic here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...84#post1654484 For the logging, I usually use RaceChrono, but it needs the GPS signal to log, so it wasn't working in the inside part of this race, so this time I used Torque. Quote:
What would be a good starting point for a DD + autoX alignment ? Quote:
I don't know it the other driver are doing this but I won't ! Quote:
We've got only 4 runs so that's not easy to remember everything and do a good time ! The one I did in april was even longer and more like a rally stage: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rghpy-oPxz4"]Slalom de Bière 2014 - Subaru BRZ - 3:19.460 - YouTube[/ame] |
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