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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 08-31-2019, 04:08 AM
Replies: 347
Views: 80,982
Posted By DeaconRoc
Country - UK Track - Bedford GT NA Driver -...

Country - UK
Track - Bedford GT
NA
Driver - Jeff Heath
Setup - Moton Clubsport suspension, Michelin PS4 225/40/18 tyres, JDL uel catted manifold, HKS HiPower Spec L cat back, EcuTek tune

Video...
Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting 02-26-2019, 02:38 AM
Replies: 704
Views: 207,593
Posted By DeaconRoc
Track: Silverstone GP circuit Car: 2013...

Track: Silverstone GP circuit

Car: 2013 GT86

Event: Trackday

MODS: Rogue Motorsport longtube El manifold, Rogue Motorsport resonated sports cat pipe, HKS HiPower Spec L cat back, custom...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-20-2018, 03:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,144
Posted By DeaconRoc
No. With the car on the ground adjust the...

No.

With the car on the ground adjust the end links so there is no preload (twist) in the arb.

Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-12-2018, 05:23 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 64,747
Posted By DeaconRoc
On track I used to run mine 2 clicks from full...

On track I used to run mine 2 clicks from full stiff as I found the standard Flex A's to be very soft. On the road somewhere between 7-11 clicks from full stiff depending on whether I wanted wafty...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-25-2018, 06:20 AM
Replies: 483
Views: 350,709
Posted By DeaconRoc
I tried what I said this morning of removing the...

I tried what I said this morning of removing the dash vent below which just pulls out of the dash. Once you've done it give you access below the demister hold and you can sort of hold the dash up and...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 03-24-2018, 03:19 PM
Replies: 483
Views: 350,709
Posted By DeaconRoc
Yeah it's the same for me. I have space for the...

Yeah it's the same for me. I have space for the wires but cannot get those two clips to clip into place. Have you tried removing the air vent in the dash below at all and seeing if you can lever the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-05-2017, 02:13 AM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,153,717
Posted By DeaconRoc
Summer road wheels are 18x8 et35 with 225/40/18...

Summer road wheels are 18x8 et35 with 225/40/18 Michelin PS4's
Winter road wheels are 17x8.5 et42 with 225/45/17 Nokian WRA4's
Track wheels are 17x7 et40 with 215/45/17 Michelin Cup 2's
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 02-27-2017, 07:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,899
Posted By DeaconRoc
Various things got in the way of there being much...

Various things got in the way of there being much happening with these but finally I think we've nailed it.

On Monday I spent the day at AST having a few more tweeks made to the Motons. While the...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 12-08-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 909
Views: 538,764
Posted By DeaconRoc
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/Deacon666/Mob...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/Deacon666/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20161027_123406_Hagrid_Film.jpg...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 12-07-2016, 03:12 AM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,153,717
Posted By DeaconRoc
In the post you quoted RCE are talking about...

In the post you quoted RCE are talking about Motorsport dampers like Bilstein club sports, motons, jrz, etc rather than sports dampers like the b14's. The same principles would apply but from what...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-27-2016, 04:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,899
Posted By DeaconRoc
A 6/8 and 6/6 setup is also on the list to try...

A 6/8 and 6/6 setup is also on the list to try but so far the evidence seems to be pointing towards the Motons being happier with higher rates 👍
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 11-24-2016, 02:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,899
Posted By DeaconRoc
Sorry I've been meaning to update this but not...

Sorry I've been meaning to update this but not got around to it.

Currently they're on a 7/8 spring rate. I'm at Moton in a few weeks and were going to alter it probably to 8/10 as the 7/8...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-27-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,594
Posted By DeaconRoc
They're normally known for Nissan stuff mainly I...

They're normally known for Nissan stuff mainly I believe. The wheels are branded as Do-Luck - no other branding.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 10-27-2016, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,594
Posted By DeaconRoc
Do-Luck Double Six wheels

Just fitted these to my 86 as my new winter wheels fitted with Nokian WRA4 tyres.

Don't think I've seen another set fitted to an 86 so thought I'd add a few pictures and the specs.

They are...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 10-10-2016, 02:37 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 183,297
Posted By DeaconRoc
Unlike :-(

Unlike :-(
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 10-04-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,153,717
Posted By DeaconRoc
Thank you, that's a really useful answer and...

Thank you, that's a really useful answer and pretty much reflects exactly what I'm finding with the Motons I'm running (especially the man boob part! :-))

We did a few back to back tests on a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-28-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,153,717
Posted By DeaconRoc
It's the drop link length that sets the preload...

It's the drop link length that sets the preload which is why as you lower it adjustable links can be useful.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-27-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4,440
Views: 1,153,717
Posted By DeaconRoc
It's usually because the stock end links will be...

It's usually because the stock end links will be a massive pain to remove and don't allow setting the arb preload like an adjustable link will.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-12-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 183,297
Posted By DeaconRoc
Thank you :thumbsup:

Thank you :thumbsup:
Forum: Engine, Exhaust, Transmission 09-05-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1,374
Views: 532,068
Posted By DeaconRoc
It definitely is tuned. It was done by Fensport...

It definitely is tuned. It was done by Fensport here in the UK.

See full build details here:-

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110297
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-04-2016, 03:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,899
Posted By DeaconRoc
Moton were bought out by ast but the product...

Moton were bought out by ast but the product technology is still largely separate (e.g. parts that will fit inside the Motons won't fit inside the ast's and vice versa)

The Moton clubsports use...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-03-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,899
Posted By DeaconRoc
Thank you for taking the time to reply and...

Thank you for taking the time to reply and offering some thoughts 👍

Low speed damping is definitely an area for Moton to look into further I think from your comments and a few others that have...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-02-2016, 06:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,899
Posted By DeaconRoc
Thanks for the very detailed response. We...

Thanks for the very detailed response.

We tried 7/8 this time as I know it's a rate that's been used on other well regarded set ups (like the rce tarmac 2's) and the Motons seem to respond well...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 09-01-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,899
Posted By DeaconRoc
To give them a bit of a try me and my girlfriend...

To give them a bit of a try me and my girlfriend took a spontaneous journey into Wales and put a couple of hundred miles on them today. We drove there with them set soft and back with a stiffer set...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-31-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,899
Posted By DeaconRoc
I spent the day at Moton today to try a different...

I spent the day at Moton today to try a different spring rate combo (7kg front, 8kg rear). We also dyno'd the dampers which I thought may be of interest. Dyno plots show fully open and closed for the...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 08-12-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,556
Posted By DeaconRoc
forwallblakmail the second picture down is...

forwallblakmail the second picture down is amazing! (Sorry to be off topic)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-26-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,899
Posted By DeaconRoc
Another update. I was back at Moton yesterday. We...

Another update. I was back at Moton yesterday. We softened the valving and dropped the rear spring to an 11kg to give 9f/11r. Seems pretty decent for a liveable street spec and good for bumpy track...
Forum: FR-S & 86 Photos, Videos, Wallpapers, Gallery Forum 07-09-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 909
Views: 538,764
Posted By DeaconRoc
Couple of 'artsy' shots I took when mine was...

Couple of 'artsy' shots I took when mine was clean yesterday:-

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y35/Deacon666/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20160708_184738.jpg...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 07-07-2016, 01:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,899
Posted By DeaconRoc
Spent some of today at Moton to try some...

Spent some of today at Moton to try some different springs.

Going really soft didn't really work - in fact the more I drove it the more I realised it made the car quite harsh and disconnected. It...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 07-03-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 183,297
Posted By DeaconRoc
Beautiful!

Beautiful!
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