Changes for Next Year...

[darthrotary]

This about the cars. Not The Event
This is for discussions about the set-up you ran with this year. Mainly about the suspension, Wheel dimensions and tires used. Of course for ideas list the make model you used. Engine mods can be listed, IF they were a drastic performance enhancement. Otherwise keep the engine mods simple, Stock vs. Ported, N/A vs. Turbo, ect.
If you are a previous attendee, then what did you run before. How did the changes made benefit or hinder the performance for this year.
Then based on all that, what do you plan to do differently for next year.

I just started this thought at the end of the work day, and will add my info tomorrow, gotta have something to do at work right?

[djmtsu]

I have run the same FC turbo since 2006.

This year I ran a Miata. Lol. I still have not torn into the FC to find out what happened, but it ran great in the past.

The only changed I have made that affected my experiences were this-

-one year with cheap duals catback
-next year with an Apexi N1 EVO
Wow what a difference. The spool up was much faster, which is key when you stay in the same gear almost the whole time.

-2 years with staggered 17" wheel/tire combo. 235's up front, 255's in back
-1 year with BBS vert wheels, 225/50's all around
Holy SHIT! The difference in handling was insane. With the staggered fit, the car wanted to push, and having no PS, she would fight me the whole time. After every run I would seriously have Popeye forearms. Having a matching width front to back made the car much more neutral and controlled. Stuck like glue!!

Hop this helps!

[darthrotary]

Ya man, exactly what I am looking for! This is really more of a discussion to try to keep interest going.

I have run my 85'GS since 2006
2006- only thing done was my motor was rebuilt just in time and hit breakin miles on the way there. Mild Streetport. I couldn't really feel a difference, very little power increase.- at that time damn near stock
2007- not alot done, changed tire brand to Sumitomo, I really like them, I noticed a difference right away in AutoX. Made a difference in the Dragon.
2008- Suspension Tech springs, bushings, Re-Speed strut bar, same Sumitomo tires, But got the RB intake with Holly and the full RB exhaust. That was my best set-up ever!
2009- GSL-SE Suspension Swap, Suspension Tech big fat front Sway and Rear Adjustable (Which I set for Understeer and It Is Totally Worth It!) It takes something serious to kick the ass end out of it For the 14" rims, I went with the Sumitomos again, BUT, was in a rush, ordered the the wrong type, So I normally order the HTR Z (I or II) but somehow got the reg. HTR. My tires this year were HORRIBLE! But didnt realize till I got there. They Screamed so bad and traction was damn near non existent The combination of a seriously stiff suspension and bad tires sucks.

So for next year, all I am changing is getting the right damn tires! They have done great in the past, and looking forward to see the difference on the 14" and with the sway bars.

[darthrotary]

Originally Posted by darthrotary

Ya man, exactly what I am looking for! This is really more of a discussion to try to keep interest going.

I have run my 85'GS since 2006
2006- only thing done was my motor was rebuilt just in time and hit breakin miles on the way there. Mild Streetport. I couldn't really feel a difference, very little power increase.- at that time damn near stock
2007- not alot done, changed tire brand to Sumitomo, I really like them, I noticed a difference right away in AutoX. Made a difference in the Dragon.
2008- Suspension Tech springs, bushings, Re-Speed strut bar, same Sumitomo tires, But got the RB intake with Holly and the full RB exhaust. That was my best set-up ever!
2009- GSL-SE Suspension Swap, Suspension Tech big fat front Sway and Rear Adjustable (Which I set for Understeer and It Is Totally Worth It!) It takes something serious to kick the ass end out of it For the 14" rims, I went with the Sumitomos again, BUT, was in a rush, ordered the the wrong type, So I normally order the HTR Z (I or II) but somehow got the reg. HTR. My tires this year were HORRIBLE! But didnt realize till I got there. They Screamed so bad and traction was damn near non existent The combination of a seriously stiff suspension and bad tires sucks.

2010: So I changed my tires, fixed my cooling problem. But best thing ever was the steering rack with the quick ratio from Re-Speed!
1st gen owners! I cannot tell you how awesome it is to have this done to your car! I
I never turned the steering wheel past 90 degrees. It was super tight and no wonder steer! Alright, I'm done leg humping Billy! All I'm saying is its effing worth it! I am going to need a new clutch, and thinking about 5 letter tranny, so thats whats in store for next year!

[lt1_fd3s]

2007 - Drove the red touring LT1 FD - 350ci (friend drove his '89 GTU), R1 lip, RB side skirts, VS style spoiler
2008 - Drove the black R1 rotary FD - nearly stock w/ PowerXS IC, PFC, Koyo Radiator, 3'' exhaust (friend drove his '89 GTU)
2009 - Drove the '89 GTU after buying it from my friend.
2010 - hope to drive the LT1 FD again, 383ci, FEED wide body, shine auto lip spoiler, '99 lip, suspension...

[darthrotary]

Originally Posted by traynham

2010 - hope to drive the LT1 FD again, 383ci, FEED wide body, shine auto lip spoiler, '99 lip, suspension...

So if you do bring back the LT1, where there any changes you made to it, based on the first time running it?

Kentetsu- Gotta love those Sumitomo's on the dragon!, but like I said, try the HTR Z's they were even better!

[Herblenny]

2010 - I'm hoping that my blk FD will be ready and debut it at DGRR

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by Herblenny

2010 - I'm hoping that my blk FD will be ready and debut it at DGRR

Lol! I haven't laid eyes on that car in about 7 years!!!

[Herblenny]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Lol! I haven't laid eyes on that car in about 7 years!!!

LOL! I know.. I haven't sat in it in like 5 years..

[Kentetsu]

This year was my first year in attendance. What a great time! I had expected to make a few changes to my suspension when I got there (ride height, damper setting, toe, tire pressures) pretty much like I used to for autocross events. However, when we got down there we drove through the Dragon on our way to the resort, and the car handled to damned perfectly I never changed a single thing. Seriously, I can't imagine anything that would have made the car stick any more than she did. She was a very happy car.

Respeed front hollow swaybar
Respeed coilovers 275 Lb. springs with Illuminas
Respeed adjustable rear perches 150 Lb. springs with Bilsteins
ISC Racing adjustable rear bar
Respeed camber plates
Sumitomo HTR 215/50/13 on 13X8 rims
Sterling carb

I had a great time harassing the RX8s that were out there. "Its just an fb, he can't possibly keep up with me".



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[Redhawkjrt]

[QUOTE=Kentetsu;89711]
I had a great time harassing the RX8s that were out there. "Its just an fb, he can't possibly keep up with me".



I can confirm that. In fact, I think he's quoting me.

[Kentetsu]

[QUOTE=Redhawkjrt;90091]

Originally Posted by Kentetsu

I had a great time harassing the RX8s that were out there. "Its just an fb, he can't possibly keep up with me".



I can confirm that. In fact, I think he's quoting me.

That was a heck of a lot of fun chasing you down the mountain. You should have been there for the midnight run on Saturday (no traffic). Can't wait until next year...

[05rex8]

^don't remember you harassing me

[Kentetsu]

Originally Posted by 05rex8

^don't remember you harassing me

You were already behind me!


Yeah, the Sumi HTRs actually do a pretty nice job for the dirt cheap price. I usually go through one set per year between autoX and daily driving. I'd consider a more expensive tire, but there isn't much of a selection in 13". Besides, they'd have to be a hell of a lot better than the Sumis to justify what would probably be at least twice the cost...

[05rex8]

Originally Posted by Kentetsu

You were already behind me!

Oh, so I was harassing you then. I get it now.