STX setup sharing thread (2020)

[bmacfrs]

Originally Posted by Breadman

well after this weekend, after fixing my stuff, i set my perrin to stiff to try and get some understeer. also i need to stop driving like a complete jackass

Not so much a character flaw, just too anxious for that finish line.

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[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

Yeah a great road course set up may not work as well for you in STX!

Sounds like you could benefit from a step down in rates or a swaybar adjustment.

BUT...if you've had your rears rebuilt 2 years ago and your fronts never, they could have some decent wear. That's a pretty darn good run. I'd evaluate that and your suspension bushings first. Feel free to PM me to talk more!

- Andrew

Is there a specific bushing you have in mind? I have whiteline front bushings in the front of the FLCA(they are new last fall as the originals both faiied), diff bushings, then i think everything else is stock.

I am thinking it could be time for a checkup on the fronts, not sure how that works.

I have hotchkis bars both set on full soft. I suppose I would put the front 1 hole stiffer prior to next event. I sometimes feel that the car pushes, but, I also think that could be a bit of over driving/steering input.

I took out some compression on the rear mid event last event, didn't seem to notice much, but others mentioned the same complaints in our second heat of no grip.

[Breezio]

So far the setup is working really well for me. Car handles amazing. It's been the fastest thing not on slicks at my last couple local events. Managed 4th place in STX at my first Pro Solo in Packwood.
Couldn't have asked for an easier car to drive at the limit.

[M0nk3y]

Originally Posted by Breezio

So far the setup is working really well for me. Car handles amazing. It's been the fastest thing not on slicks at my last couple local events. Managed 4th place in STX at my first Pro Solo in Packwood.
Couldn't have asked for an easier car to drive at the limit.

Congrats on the finish!

[Racecomp Engineering]

Originally Posted by ka-t_240

Is there a specific bushing you have in mind? I have whiteline front bushings in the front of the FLCA(they are new last fall as the originals both faiied), diff bushings, then i think everything else is stock.

I am thinking it could be time for a checkup on the fronts, not sure how that works.

I have hotchkis bars both set on full soft. I suppose I would put the front 1 hole stiffer prior to next event. I sometimes feel that the car pushes, but, I also think that could be a bit of over driving/steering input.

I took out some compression on the rear mid event last event, didn't seem to notice much, but others mentioned the same complaints in our second heat of no grip.

I think you mentioned that you were worried you had a bad front bushing or tie rod? The big control arm one can tear (like your originals)...even poly bushings.

Also check ball joints and tie rods for play. Double check your rear alignment (I hate the toe adjusters).

- Andrew

[Breadman]

Originally Posted by bmacfrs

Not so much a character flaw, just too anxious for that finish line.

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honestly i saw that i was like 1/2 a second off your time and was trying to beat that but threw it away at the hairpin and tried to make up for it. my wheels are supposed to be here on the 3rd, since tomei said the replacements are on backorder until november i just ordered a new exhaust that will get here the 8th, and will be aligned friday. i already replaced my LCA so i should be good go to saturday

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

I think you mentioned that you were worried you had a bad front bushing or tie rod? The big control arm one can tear (like your originals)...even poly bushings.

Also check ball joints and tie rods for play. Double check your rear alignment (I hate the toe adjusters).

- Andrew

Yes - Inside edge of FR is smooth as can be(1inch max) and FL inside edge is starting to look the same but nowhere as bad. This wear was noticed after last track weekend. I came directly off track and on the trailer so no street use on tires, so shouldn't see much camber wear.

My weekend plan is to try and figure out how to test the ball joints and tie rods. I am ordering new FLCA bushings today. Going w/ superpro. Alignment to follow

[Westen86]

Originally Posted by ka-t_240

Yes - Inside edge of FR is smooth as can be(1inch max) and FL inside edge is starting to look the same but nowhere as bad. This wear was noticed after last track weekend. I came directly off track and on the trailer so no street use on tires, so shouldn't see much camber wear.

My weekend plan is to try and figure out how to test the ball joints and tie rods. I am ordering new FLCA bushings today. Going w/ superpro. Alignment to follow

Oo, interested how those Superpro bushings are. LMK.

[e1_griego]

Originally Posted by Breezio

So far the setup is working really well for me. Car handles amazing. It's been the fastest thing not on slicks at my last couple local events. Managed 4th place in STX at my first Pro Solo in Packwood.
Couldn't have asked for an easier car to drive at the limit.

Didn't put together that that was you at the Packwood Pro. I was STX #60, the grey BRZ.

I couldn't put together a good right side run

Congrats on 4th!

[Breezio]

Originally Posted by e1_griego

Didn't put together that that was you at the Packwood Pro. I was STX #60, the grey BRZ.

I couldn't put together a good right side run

Congrats on 4th!

Thanks Man!
I think getting the second fastest run on the right side says you did great over there!
I was behind on the left side, a good second off pace.

Congrats on getting second place! You and Glen put down awesome times.

[e1_griego]

Yeah, 1st loser lol

But thanks. I was happy enough with my left side run but got into my own head with red lights and cones on Saturday.

I just switched to the 5k/9k setup which is a little loose off the corner with low-grip packwood. Needed an event or two more of practice before Tour/Pro.

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by Westen86

Oo, interested how those Superpro bushings are. LMK.

have to find them in stock first ahha

[Breezio]

Originally Posted by e1_griego

Yeah, 1st loser lol

But thanks. I was happy enough with my left side run but got into my own head with red lights and cones on Saturday.

I just switched to the 5k/9k setup which is a little loose off the corner with low-grip packwood. Needed an event or two more of practice before Tour/Pro.

Interesting. I had been under the impression most people went with a more square setup.
What are your front/rear sway bars?

I'm on 400 lbs/in front and rear
Hotchkis 1" bar on soft in front, oem PP (16mm) bar in rear.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Breezio

Interesting. I had been under the impression most people went with a more square setup.
What are your front/rear sway bars?

I'm on 400 lbs/in front and rear
Hotchkis 1" bar on soft in front, oem PP (16mm) bar in rear.

Chang/Lugod car was set up around 5k/9k spring rates and an OS Giken diff
https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show...88#post2844088
e1 griego and m0nk3y are both on that path iirc

Early successful cars were about 400/400 and that's what the Racecomp/KW T2's come with and I believe that's where the Proparts/Wong/Heitkoter setup is currently.