Completely n00b racer here!
#1
Completely n00b racer here!
I drove my mostly stock 85 SE to the closest track (160 miles away). What a blast! I was impressed with my cars ability to stay with many newer cars w/similarily noob racers, but want to do better.
I'd like to do a few things to the car, but don't know where to start. My brakes suck-they just don't feel very good compared to newer cars, and I need to lower it-especially in the rear.
Are there any big brake kits for my car? I think it would be cool to have the 5-lug pattern and use my convertible wheels for racing, and have my current (heavy) 16" American Racing wheels/tires for the street. Or should I use the original 14" wheels that came with the car for racing? Will better rotors, pads, and lines make my brakes feel much better or should I be looking for something more complete (vacuum booster-calipers)?
I have the Tokico HP's on the car now (non adjustable)-what springs would be best for my car? Keep in mind it's a daily driver-I'd like to improve the handling as much as possible but keep the ride from being too harsh for daily use.
As far as power, I'm wondering if anyone's fashioned a wet-shot nitrous system to one of these cars-I have the stock engine and fuel system, with an S4 intake manifold and throttle body on it. I don't want to get too wild, and I think this would be the most bang for the buck without getting too invasive-but WTF do I know? I know these "kits" are seldom complete, and I don't live near any metro area for easy help.
Any advice from more experienced minds is very appreciated, thanks!
I'd like to do a few things to the car, but don't know where to start. My brakes suck-they just don't feel very good compared to newer cars, and I need to lower it-especially in the rear.
Are there any big brake kits for my car? I think it would be cool to have the 5-lug pattern and use my convertible wheels for racing, and have my current (heavy) 16" American Racing wheels/tires for the street. Or should I use the original 14" wheels that came with the car for racing? Will better rotors, pads, and lines make my brakes feel much better or should I be looking for something more complete (vacuum booster-calipers)?
I have the Tokico HP's on the car now (non adjustable)-what springs would be best for my car? Keep in mind it's a daily driver-I'd like to improve the handling as much as possible but keep the ride from being too harsh for daily use.
As far as power, I'm wondering if anyone's fashioned a wet-shot nitrous system to one of these cars-I have the stock engine and fuel system, with an S4 intake manifold and throttle body on it. I don't want to get too wild, and I think this would be the most bang for the buck without getting too invasive-but WTF do I know? I know these "kits" are seldom complete, and I don't live near any metro area for easy help.
Any advice from more experienced minds is very appreciated, thanks!
#2
What are your current brake pads? Street/strip pads (Hawk HPS or so) will help brake feel & fade somewhat. Stainless steel brake lines will help pedal feel (as well as being safer - new stainless steel lines vs 20 year old rubber lines).
I'm sure people have put nitrous on your car... why would you really want to do that though? It's a "quick shot" of power. I'd personally spend the money on intake/exhaust stuff.
-=Russ=-
I'm sure people have put nitrous on your car... why would you really want to do that though? It's a "quick shot" of power. I'd personally spend the money on intake/exhaust stuff.
-=Russ=-
#3
Thanks-right now my brake pedal feels quite a bit harder than it used too, though the car brakes the same-maybe I have vacuum booster problems?
I've removed the emissions, replaced the stock intake and throttle body with an S4 one (had pineapple racing sleeve inserts...inserted as well), and already have a full Mazdatrix/Racing Beat exhaust system on the car. I'm not aware of any more intake/exhaust mods that could be done other than going to an S5 intake instead of an S4.
I'd like the nitrous to come on at WOT while racing only, I probably wouldn't need to use it the rest of the time.
I've removed the emissions, replaced the stock intake and throttle body with an S4 one (had pineapple racing sleeve inserts...inserted as well), and already have a full Mazdatrix/Racing Beat exhaust system on the car. I'm not aware of any more intake/exhaust mods that could be done other than going to an S5 intake instead of an S4.
I'd like the nitrous to come on at WOT while racing only, I probably wouldn't need to use it the rest of the time.
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