The FD wins again!
11-16-05, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by omochi
great job! really goes to show that you can take the stock wheels, and 245s all around and kick some *** without going bigger 
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Yes, this was a time trial event. I run the Advanced Design double adjustable shocks with the RSR race springs (440 front, 390 rear). You're correct that R compounds are great but the rules for street class in this competition requires treadware 140 or higher rated tires. As far as spoilers go I've never used one so I don't know how much one might help. Most of the track days I do are at road coarses where I don't exceed 125mph. I did do one day at California Speedway where I was doing over 150mph and yes, I think a spoiler would have helped. However, I prefer not to go that fast anyway. The guy with the tape on his RX8 had driven it down for a car show so he wanted to make sure it stayed bug free on the drive..
11-16-05, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by John Magnuson
Yes! It's been too long. Any ETA on your return to the world of track days? And you did some nice mods while your car was down, right?
11-16-05, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by John Magnuson
Another fun part of the event was meeting the overall winner, "Tarzan". I guess he's pretty famous in Japan for JGTC and drifting. Good driver! Although he is a total NUT. Cracks me up. Well... maybe he's not crazy... just VERY out there Japanese.
Keep the FDs running guys! They're still GREAT sports cars.
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11-16-05, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by John Magnuson
The only slight clues to its modifications are some brake ducts in the front lip and larger brakes under the wheels. You can find some pics in the "Virtual Garage" section of my profile. https://www.rx7club.com/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=25066
Nice work on the brake ducts. Ever notice any fabing?
11-17-05, 12:20 AM
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I have not had any fade since I installed them. If it did it again I'd try ducting BEFORE going to bigger brakes. Good ducting makes a HUGE difference at the track.
11-21-05, 10:50 AM
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Link to the modified magazine write up. I'm in the dark shirt pictured to the left of Tarzan (the guy with the crazy hair) Scroll down and look under "Current Events" on the main page. Plus some nice pics of my car (silver FD) on the event details page under "click here to see more pictures".
http://www.modified.com/
http://www.modified.com/
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