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Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-09-2017, 04:03 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
For those of you interested, here is the TV...

For those of you interested, here is the TV episode were my crash is featured! I'm amazed how much the rails flex, the probably saved the car from being totaled!

https://vimeo.com/221814514

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Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-08-2017, 04:45 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Ah well I will definatley try😆

Ah well I will definatley try😆
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-08-2017, 04:13 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
I know about this bit This is not just one...

I know about this bit This is not just one airbag. This all of ren + additional error codes.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-07-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Its been a while but not everything is standing...

Its been a while but not everything is standing still. The interior is ripped out and I got a cage lying next to the car waiting for someone to weld it in:) The engine runs smooth and I've just got a...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-23-2017, 03:54 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170623/db0f222f...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170623/db0f222fe48468bb0619069fb433bd00.jpg

The instruction does say to mount them in the lower hole as I've done on the picture above. As you can see the end...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-23-2017, 03:48 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
You can adjust them from like +-1.25degrees so...

You can adjust them from like +-1.25degrees so you should be able to run them with normal specs, yes.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-23-2017, 03:32 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Eibach I believe!

Eibach I believe!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-23-2017, 03:24 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
I am using bolts. They are a direct fit. However,...

I am using bolts. They are a direct fit. However, make sure that the bottom of the coil doesn't hit the end links. You might have to put the bolt in the upper hole instead of the lower one. Doesn't...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-16-2017, 03:28 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
I'm using velox top mounts. Fairly decently...

I'm using velox top mounts. Fairly decently priced and works good but they are noisy at low speeds when you turn a lot, like parking or similar. They are making a popping noise, like the spring is...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-12-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Chapter 2: "Get knocked down, get up again" ...

Chapter 2: "Get knocked down, get up again"

The car is now, just a week after the crash, properly aligned!


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170612/7e04c5feb1c5ad75b882d8032a8326bb.jpg
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Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-12-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Thanks! I'm not gonna pollute this thread with...

Thanks! I'm not gonna pollute this thread with what happened and what's going on but it was a hard hit and it is crazy that the car is even repairable. Check out my project thread here or Sleepy...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-12-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Brilliant! I'll try to get some 7/7kg springs and...

Brilliant! I'll try to get some 7/7kg springs and install during the season. Crashed in the rain during the last race and have some repairs ahead of me.
...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-12-2017, 07:37 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Sorry I mixed them up! They were banned in some...

Sorry I mixed them up! They were banned in some racing series I Dubai for giving too much down force. How much it is, I don't know.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-12-2017, 07:17 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170612/5b539f90...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170612/5b539f902ab89db5336813f290b81b45.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170612/255c347ba3e4be986c092df0858a2205.jpg
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-12-2017, 07:15 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Not so sure about the sard, but the louvers...

Not so sure about the sard, but the louvers increases front downforce by 49%! O dont think the SARD does that much even though mine have extended brackets so that it is further back!
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-12-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
😄 I'm using track spec louvers and a SARD wing....

😄 I'm using track spec louvers and a SARD wing. Would you say it's enough to be able to go up further?
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-12-2017, 06:07 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Cheers:) It weighs 1215kg without me in it...

Cheers:)

It weighs 1215kg without me in it so a bit lighter than stock.

People are laughing at my rates over here. Even if I would go 8/8 they would still laugh😂
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-10-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
To take the discussion to the next level. If I...

To take the discussion to the next level. If I were to use the Ohlins 4/3kg as a pure racing setup. What rates should I use (not considering the dampers needs to be revalved) I've seen some...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-06-2017, 07:28 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Yeah I'd wanted that for a long time but the...

Yeah I'd wanted that for a long time but the regulations in the time attack series doesn't allow for after market roll bars in my class. Next year though!:)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-06-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Brilliant! I've been running max hardness rear...

Brilliant! I've been running max hardness rear and 4clicks softer front to parry out some understeer.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-06-2017, 07:06 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Haha yeah! I'll put on 5/4kg springs as soon as...

Haha yeah! I'll put on 5/4kg springs as soon as the car is drivable again:)
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-06-2017, 07:02 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
I'm running 3,6degrees negative up front. Still...

I'm running 3,6degrees negative up front. Still touching😜
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 06-06-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 289,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
AD08R 235/40 18" with standard 4/3kg springs and...

AD08R 235/40 18" with standard 4/3kg springs and Öhlins recommended ride height my wheels hit the inner arch well in almost any corner on track....
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-06-2017, 03:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Kinnekulle race report: The Friday started...

Kinnekulle race report:

The Friday started of excellent. I'd been given the opportunity to have Robin Antonsson ride along throughout the day and I totally had a blast! After my first session with...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-04-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Hey! My front wheels hits the inside of the...

Hey!

My front wheels hits the inside of the wheelarch during heavy cornering. They are a bit too soft. I've got some harder springs to test out but it will take some time until I can try them. Had...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-02-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
With the help of the instructor I've managed to...

With the help of the instructor I've managed to find more than 2 entire seconds! I sort of had an epiphany and my driving now is immensely smoother than it has been before! It was great fun today and...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 06-02-2017, 03:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Pre-race day testning today! I'll be running with...

Pre-race day testning today! I'll be running with an instructor for the first time today aswell:)

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170602/f6fb65569fe2c8ff2c8e8f0f69d51902.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-24-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
I have heard from Ohlins that they don't care...

I have heard from Ohlins that they don't care about progressive springs as two of these are never exactly the same. Just an input.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-24-2017, 04:08 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
Agreed. I think they've focused too much on the...

Agreed. I think they've focused too much on the oem wheels. They are meant to be slippery as we know and it makes sense to run ridicously low spring rates to tame them....

I will discuss this...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-24-2017, 01:57 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,368
Posted By Sleepypistonracing
With just a about a week left before the next...

With just a about a week left before the next race I've for the first time booked an instructor for the pre-race test day! It will be great fun to have someone with a lot of experience riding along!...
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