My new bling 15x8 Kodiak Rims :)
08-27-09, 12:40 PM
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Definitely do the Illuminas if your budget allows, they are well worth the money. Being able to adjust your suspension for fine tuning the handling helps a lot, but the best part is being able to take your car from "rock hard" race mode to "comfy cadilac" cruise mode with a turn of the screwdriver. 
Also, don't buy that tri-link yet. I've had one sitting on the shelf for over a year, but found that with the full Respeed suspension I just don't seem to need it. If I ever do install it, it will just be so that I can see what all the Hoopla is about.
Also, don't buy that tri-link yet. I've had one sitting on the shelf for over a year, but found that with the full Respeed suspension I just don't seem to need it. If I ever do install it, it will just be so that I can see what all the Hoopla is about.
08-27-09, 04:35 PM
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nice to see those tires fit! looks great!
08-28-09, 01:04 AM
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Well looks like I might need that Coil over kit sooner than I thought 
... I'm rubbing on corners mostly the rear driver side. Chewed a chunk of the tire pretty badly . I'm going to try to atleast roll the fender out tomorrow so none of that happens, and hopefully just rub. I really didn't think it would ever be possible to touch the rubber with that much clearance, but now that the tires aren't the weakest link in the suspension area, the things that are, are coming out.
... I'm rubbing on corners mostly the rear driver side. Chewed a chunk of the tire pretty badly . I'm going to try to atleast roll the fender out tomorrow so none of that happens, and hopefully just rub. I really didn't think it would ever be possible to touch the rubber with that much clearance, but now that the tires aren't the weakest link in the suspension area, the things that are, are coming out.
08-28-09, 10:26 AM
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What are you running for a rear swaybar?
The sticky rubber is probably allowing you to get more cornering force, which results in more body roll. I would try to control the roll, because with that much clearance you really shouldn't be getting anywhere near those tires.
Of course, lowering the car to a proper height would also reduce the body roll, so I guess you've got two different routes to choose from. But if you don't have a good rear bar, that's where I would probably start.
The sticky rubber is probably allowing you to get more cornering force, which results in more body roll. I would try to control the roll, because with that much clearance you really shouldn't be getting anywhere near those tires.
Of course, lowering the car to a proper height would also reduce the body roll, so I guess you've got two different routes to choose from. But if you don't have a good rear bar, that's where I would probably start.
08-28-09, 10:56 AM
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I just have a stock rear bar and I do have one problem with that. The bracket that bolts to the chassis for the sway bar on the passenger side has a broken nut (As in the nut that is welded on the inside of the chassis has sheared off I believe). I suppose I could always cut it and just drill a whole the the other side of the chassis and but a long bolt and nut.
08-28-09, 05:58 PM
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I had understeer issues with the stock front bar on, but after having adjusted the front Re-speed bar, nothing but a touch of oversteer which is what i like. My snap oversteer was resolved by front sturt bar and oversteering is easily controlled with the throttle now.
08-30-09, 12:47 AM
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Told you you needed them. The problem is that you have a street suspension with race tires. Like Kentetsu said, your tires have more grip than your suspension can handle, so the body is being thrown around more. I suggest you put the all seasons back on before you end up having to buy another set of tires.
08-31-09, 02:13 AM
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You should come over and drive (I mean race) my car at one of the autocross events.
You could get a good idea on what kind of spring rates you'd want that way.
This coming weekend is a race in Ionia, Michigan. This event is put on by the
Porsche club, so there should be some great cars there. And then the weekend
after that is the race in Muskegon, Michigan. If you can make it over for either of
those weekends, just let me know.
A lot of the guys go real heavy on their spring rates, like 450/225.
But I like to be able to drive mine on the streets, so I went lighter
on the springs and heavier on the swaybars. I think 275/150 is
about perfect, especially with Illuminas.
But then again, if you are going to be doing tracks then there
may be some other advantage to going with the heavier spring
rates. Well, anyway I'm sure Billy will advise you properly. But you'd
still be welcome to drive mine if you want to see what she feels like.
You could get a good idea on what kind of spring rates you'd want that way.
This coming weekend is a race in Ionia, Michigan. This event is put on by the
Porsche club, so there should be some great cars there. And then the weekend
after that is the race in Muskegon, Michigan. If you can make it over for either of
those weekends, just let me know.
A lot of the guys go real heavy on their spring rates, like 450/225.
But I like to be able to drive mine on the streets, so I went lighter
on the springs and heavier on the swaybars. I think 275/150 is
about perfect, especially with Illuminas.
But then again, if you are going to be doing tracks then there
may be some other advantage to going with the heavier spring
rates. Well, anyway I'm sure Billy will advise you properly. But you'd
still be welcome to drive mine if you want to see what she feels like.
08-31-09, 02:28 AM
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Hey Ken,
I'm definatly trying to make it out to one of those weekends. Would definatly like to get a feel for those spring rates. I was more definatly leaning on the 400/200 combo though. We'll see what happens though.
I'll let you know if I can make it out this weekend.
I'm definatly trying to make it out to one of those weekends. Would definatly like to get a feel for those spring rates. I was more definatly leaning on the 400/200 combo though. We'll see what happens though.
I'll let you know if I can make it out this weekend.
09-17-09, 07:59 PM
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