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Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-22-2015, 03:17 PM

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Posted By CSG David

Compression/leak down test to see if you bent...

Compression/leak down test to see if you bent anything.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-12-2015, 02:13 PM

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Posted By CSG David

I like where this is going. :D

I like where this is going. :D

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

02-27-2015, 10:20 AM

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Posted By CSG David

That particular big track we talk about chews up...

That particular big track we talk about chews up tires quite well. While the alignment isn't exactly completely optimized, it's much different from stock. What separates the fast guys to the slow...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

02-26-2015, 12:54 PM

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Posted By CSG David

Those R35s have monster consummable costs. Fresh...

Those R35s have monster consummable costs. Fresh R888 or Dunlops lasts for 2 sessions max at one of the big tracks we attend. Cording usually happens after the 2nd session.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

02-19-2015, 05:13 PM

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Posted By CSG David

You can only warm them up slightly, but their...

You can only warm them up slightly, but their heat range is very small. Like the PSS, they will grease out and chunk. Maintaining temperature is key to success.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

01-26-2015, 12:41 AM

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Posted By CSG David

The OEM is still pretty good though so I wouldn't...

The OEM is still pretty good though so I wouldn't discount the legit-ness of the unit. I've always seen aftermarket ones. Some seem to be really good, but I can't figure out the usefulness of them...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

01-26-2015, 12:39 AM

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Posted By CSG David

Don't worry about the weight. Worry about the...

Don't worry about the weight. Worry about the rigidity. However, T66-F happens to have both compared to the RPF1. As for the 16x7 clearing the Sprint kit...I think I answered it in the past but I...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

01-20-2015, 02:29 PM

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Posted By CSG David

As long as you're not launching the car, you...

As long as you're not launching the car, you should be okay. All differentials whine to a certain degree. What you need to do is drain the differential, check for shavings or particles, clean that...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

01-19-2015, 09:28 PM

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Posted By CSG David

Good for racing. Not so good for day to day...

Good for racing. Not so good for day to day life. Get the oil too cool and it won't protect properly. Get the oil too hot, it won't protect properly as well. If anything, you will want to have a...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

01-09-2015, 12:47 PM

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Posted By CSG David

I suggest XP10 front and rear at minimum. XP12...

I suggest XP10 front and rear at minimum. XP12 F/R if you want additional capacity. PM for more info. :)

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

01-08-2015, 06:11 PM

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Posted By CSG David

We are a good source. Can you tell me more about...

We are a good source. Can you tell me more about your car setup and the track you will be attending? :)

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-30-2014, 06:22 PM

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Posted By CSG David

They are priced exactly where they are supposed...

They are priced exactly where they are supposed to be. ;)

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-30-2014, 03:46 PM

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Posted By CSG David

Yes. The AP kits are arguably better than the...

Yes. The AP kits are arguably better than the Stoptech BBKs. The recommendation is to go Sprint Kit if you're NA and Endurance kit if you're going FI. It's much harder to bed in brakes with BBKs in...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

10-30-2014, 03:00 PM

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Posted By CSG David

Marginal upgrade to the factory brakes. You will...

Marginal upgrade to the factory brakes. You will still need to use a track pad to maximize your braking capabilities and capacity. Front Brembo BBK will help a little bit, but the rear Brembo BBK...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

08-07-2014, 12:56 PM

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Posted By CSG David

They can be trashed in 1 track day if you don't...

They can be trashed in 1 track day if you don't know how to monitor the tire temps. When the tires wash out and lose grip, it means you have overheated them and also means you should backoff on your...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-26-2014, 01:28 AM

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Posted By CSG David

1 track day per month is more than your average...

1 track day per month is more than your average driver/owner. The oil cooler is a great unit to have for sustained performance and to keep oil temperatures in check. Jackson Racing has the largest...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-25-2014, 06:17 PM

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Posted By CSG David

Epic brain fart. Didn't realize the KW V3...

Epic brain fart. Didn't realize the KW V3 doesn't really have external reservoirs so it's not +10 points.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-25-2014, 06:15 PM

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Posted By CSG David

You can run a 225/45/17 on a 9" as long as the...

You can run a 225/45/17 on a 9" as long as the 225 is an EHP tire: RS3, Z2, AD08R, etc.

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-25-2014, 05:11 PM

Replies: 5,068

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Posted By CSG David

We've ran -3.4 of camber up front on the 17x8 +45...

We've ran -3.4 of camber up front on the 17x8 +45 setup before without issue. Slotting may be more of an issue that having a camber plate since you move wheel inboard towards the shock versus moving...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-25-2014, 05:10 PM

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Posted By CSG David

1. Koni or Bilstein B6/B8 2. XP10 or Club Racer...

1. Koni or Bilstein B6/B8
2. XP10 or Club Racer are good choices
3. Stick with 225/45/17 tires first. Once the power has been developed, 245/40/17 should be okay.
4. SPL LCA & Toe Arms are what...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

07-03-2014, 01:49 AM

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Posted By CSG David

You will form micro cracks when using the brakes...

You will form micro cracks when using the brakes hard. This is actually not too big of an issue. You may consider a little extra time for warm up and cool down before actually parking the car. ...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-26-2014, 03:43 PM

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Posted By CSG David

Doesn't matter. The more important thing is to...

Doesn't matter. The more important thing is to go and learn at any of those venues. Autocross and HPDE are controlled environments. An instructor will help teach you the basics of track vision,...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-19-2014, 08:43 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,317,866

Posted By CSG David

I got sick of replacing bike pumps as a kid. I...

I got sick of replacing bike pumps as a kid. I mean...a bike pump would be great after a few tires and basketball pumps then bam...it was dead. After spending on a few bike pumps, I figure I should...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-19-2014, 06:30 PM

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Posted By CSG David

Some Joe Blow model I got from Performance Bikes...

Some Joe Blow model I got from Performance Bikes over a decade ago. It still works well. :)

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-19-2014, 03:57 PM

Replies: 5,068

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Posted By CSG David

That is a result of a suspension arm shearing off...

That is a result of a suspension arm shearing off and cutting into the wheel. When that happens, I think you have more issues than just a wheel failure...

If you impact something hard enough such...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-19-2014, 01:29 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,317,866

Posted By CSG David

Flow formed is an attempt to gain certain...

Flow formed is an attempt to gain certain properties of a forged product but at a fraction of the manufacturing cost. The key is in the manufacturing process and the cost of tooling. Forging is...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-19-2014, 01:02 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,317,866

Posted By CSG David

While RPF1s bend, Rotas will crack. Pick a...

While RPF1s bend, Rotas will crack. Pick a failure mode: engineered failure or uncontrolled catastrophic failure. Casting parts is an engineered manufacturing process. It's not as simple as just...

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

06-18-2014, 02:35 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,317,866

Posted By CSG David

Bent so many RPF1s...now I just spend time making...

Bent so many RPF1s...now I just spend time making sure I don't hit certain spots. It's okay to lose a couple tenths just to preserve wheels...hahahah

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-28-2014, 03:27 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,317,866

Posted By CSG David

RS3 >>>> RS2 ;)

RS3 >>>> RS2 ;)

Forum: Tracking / Autocross / HPDE / Drifting

05-27-2014, 05:30 PM

Replies: 5,068

Views: 1,317,866

Posted By CSG David

Save energy and get a pump out of it (Arnold)! ...

Save energy and get a pump out of it (Arnold)! Gas and electricity are expensive! :bonk:

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