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04-05-2014, 05:17 PM | #1 |
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Next Upgrade?
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I run about 10 events per season, plus a couple of HPDE. I daily drive the car in warm weather only. I have fun when I AutoX and want to be competitive, but I'm not going to nationals... Currently, I have: 17x9 Rota DPT with Direzza Z2 245/45-17 What is my next upgrade? I do have the budget (barely) for KW Variant 3 but if there are other things I can/should do first, I'd certainly entertain it. (Bars, bushings, etc) That would certainly erase the remaining mod budget for this season. If there is also a more economical coilover which is close to the KW3 all the better. Thanks, -Jim |
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Choice of your spring + koni dampers?
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I've been reading nothing but great things about Fortune Auto 500/510
But, be advised, like Mike said... It could be a case of 'the Story of the Frog in the Well' ...but, great praise nonetheless and affordable. I'd really love to hear more opinions/experiences about FA coilovers on this track/autox-focused board particularly (vs the suspension board, which is a heavy mix of dd/comfort-focus interest). |
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Frog in the well
Well, so long as I don't LOSE performance over stock. I've known people who have certainly fallen into that well. I'm a function over form guy.
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In other words, maximize current setup rather than buying random parts thinking it'll make you go faster. |
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Don't underestimate the stock suspension.
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Aside from camber plates how does one get more camber out of this car? I'll admit I liked the suggestion regarding the Fortune Auto 500's because it seemed to fit the bill and allows me to add camber. I should have mentioned that I did swap the fluid out for Super Blue and do have a set of Ferodo DS2500 Pads which I used on for the HPDE lapping. Thanks, -Jim |
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@glamcem: Nice!! I look forward to your write-up ...especially since I am considering which rates to go with - f/r, 8/8, 8/9, 9/9, 10/10 or 10/11 ...9/9 sounds like a great all-rounder and in-between
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So, I already got camber bolts + rear LCA's, with -1.25F/-1.5R camber. Should I get camber plates instead and push my settings to -2.5-ish on the stock suspension, or get coils which might also do that AND also lower my COG?
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