Lost at sea in an ix
Originally Posted by Fluid1
If, after the wheels, tires, and suspension, you find you want to be faster in turns, then delete whatever weight you can within your racing league limitations.
After you've maxxed out the weight you can remove, and you need to be faster coming out of turns and in straights, start adding more power.
Originally Posted by medsheikh
thnx for the feedback.
I'm not so sure about the latest intake technique. How about you try adding a little K.Y. to the vent tubing for better slipstreaming.
I'm not so sure about the latest intake technique. How about you try adding a little K.Y. to the vent tubing for better slipstreaming.
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For racing and sprint challanges you're right in general; I spend way too much time on my Caterham making adjustments. however, this car is mainly a daily driver that will be used for occassional open track days (not racing).
I think the standard BBS rims are adequate. the tires may be changed to road legal semi slicks later on if want more grip.
An important point you forgot to mention is braking. the stock brembo calipers will be ok; however, the front rotors, pads, brake lines and fluid will be changed (haven't decided yet what to instal). Bahrain's GP track has many long straights requiring continuos extreme braking. So brake fade is common with standard set-ups on most performance cars.
Once I test the car on the track, I'll begin tinkering with its handling characteristics. An adjustable suspension set-up will be nice. A little negative camber up front will get rid of its obvious current understeering characteristic.
The items ordered so far are simple bolt-on's that will make a small difference in power. Already installed exhaust (the car looks & sounds nicer and is 17 kg's lighter!) and boost controller. I'm going to dyno test it today to safely adjust the boost controller and to see HP results. Unfortunately I didn't dyno test it stock.
Can't wait until sparco seats arrive. Standard seats suck (absolutely no lateral support).
I think the standard BBS rims are adequate. the tires may be changed to road legal semi slicks later on if want more grip.
An important point you forgot to mention is braking. the stock brembo calipers will be ok; however, the front rotors, pads, brake lines and fluid will be changed (haven't decided yet what to instal). Bahrain's GP track has many long straights requiring continuos extreme braking. So brake fade is common with standard set-ups on most performance cars.
Once I test the car on the track, I'll begin tinkering with its handling characteristics. An adjustable suspension set-up will be nice. A little negative camber up front will get rid of its obvious current understeering characteristic.
The items ordered so far are simple bolt-on's that will make a small difference in power. Already installed exhaust (the car looks & sounds nicer and is 17 kg's lighter!) and boost controller. I'm going to dyno test it today to safely adjust the boost controller and to see HP results. Unfortunately I didn't dyno test it stock.
Can't wait until sparco seats arrive. Standard seats suck (absolutely no lateral support).
Last edited by medsheikh; Apr 18, 2006 at 01:26 AM.
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Originally Posted by Fluid1
STFU.
Along with my first post, genius, you would see that no matter if it's David Buschur or God, 'he' doesn't drive like 'you'. He might not need the same mods as you, and he certainly can't tell you how to mod for your driving style.
Are you saying that the Buschur/Warrtalon kit is good for an autox dude? What if he wants to run stock class? Or are you talking out your ***? Thought so.
Along with my first post, genius, you would see that no matter if it's David Buschur or God, 'he' doesn't drive like 'you'. He might not need the same mods as you, and he certainly can't tell you how to mod for your driving style.
Are you saying that the Buschur/Warrtalon kit is good for an autox dude? What if he wants to run stock class? Or are you talking out your ***? Thought so.
also, I never said go get his packages but those also work nicely for other people.
ask him a few questions and you'll get accurate, friendly, and helpful advice from him
driving style? tell him what you want to achieve in your evo and he will try to help you. nothing more to it.
Originally Posted by wacboyjulian
you need to stop being a dick for one thing
also, I never said go get his packages but those also work nicely for other people.
ask him a few questions and you'll get accurate, friendly, and helpful advice from him
driving style? tell him what you want to achieve in your evo and he will try to help you. nothing more to it.
also, I never said go get his packages but those also work nicely for other people.
ask him a few questions and you'll get accurate, friendly, and helpful advice from him
driving style? tell him what you want to achieve in your evo and he will try to help you. nothing more to it.
No one can tell you how you drive your car. Therefore, no one can tell what you need to do to augment YOUR driving style.
I never said anything negative about Buschur. It is NOT a good policy to mod first and sort things out later. Don't take my word for it, I'm just a 2-time SCCA champ.
David and everyone at Buschur are excellent people, great service, great parts, ect. But none of them know if you tend to turn in early, or late apex, ect.
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Originally Posted by Fluid1
I don't need to do anything, but thanks for the advice, Dr. Phil.
No one can tell you how you drive your car. Therefore, no one can tell what you need to do to augment YOUR driving style.
I never said anything negative about Buschur. It is NOT a good policy to mod first and sort things out later. Don't take my word for it, I'm just a 2-time SCCA champ.
David and everyone at Buschur are excellent people, great service, great parts, ect. But none of them know if you tend to turn in early, or late apex, ect.
No one can tell you how you drive your car. Therefore, no one can tell what you need to do to augment YOUR driving style.
I never said anything negative about Buschur. It is NOT a good policy to mod first and sort things out later. Don't take my word for it, I'm just a 2-time SCCA champ.
David and everyone at Buschur are excellent people, great service, great parts, ect. But none of them know if you tend to turn in early, or late apex, ect.
As medsheikh mentioned earlier, he was going to use his IX for occasional track days but mainly a daily driver and he wanted help "spicing up" his evo
he wanted advice and opinions on if he was on the right track to a "996 GT3 beater" and improving his performance. mainly all i was saying that buschar wasn't some dude with unproven results but it suddenly turned into this.
if medsheikh wants, talk to buschar and see if his advice could help. i never said to mod first and ask later but rather the exact opposite.
im done with this. that was my final 2 cents.
Originally Posted by wacboyjulian
Not a problem, I apparently just tend to tell 2 time SCCA champs who tell other people to stfu with no reason that sort of helpful advice; glad I could help.
I could give a crap less about you, douche. I gave quite solid advice to the thread starter. ANy further questions? Fax me.
Originally Posted by medsheikh
Excuse my ignorance (newbie), but can somone explain some of the jargon used (SMD, QFT, Troll, STFU). they seem a little hostile.
Fluid 1, what SCCA event(s) do u participate in?
Fluid 1, what SCCA event(s) do u participate in?
Yeah, I can't type out any of those things because they are profane.
I participate in Time Attacks, Solo 1 and 2, and Road Racing.
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Originally Posted by dingleberries
Its a great cheap mod, but not needed. Just let the car idle a couple minutes before shutting off.
Originally Posted by celerilux
Yes this is true, however I wouldn't like the inconvienece that would bring.
When can't you spare a minute of time?
If this is such an inconvienece, then you shouldn't be driving a performance-geared turbo car.
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Originally Posted by Fluid1
Actually, unless you're ******* out your car, just leave it on for an additional 30 seconds when you park it. If you are running it extra hard, go for a minute.
When can't you spare a minute of time?
If this is such an inconvienece, then you shouldn't be driving a performance-geared turbo car.
When can't you spare a minute of time?
If this is such an inconvienece, then you shouldn't be driving a performance-geared turbo car.
. Waiting at least 30 sec.'s everytime u switch off the car is becoming a major pain. I'm installing the turbo timer today.
Originally Posted by medsheikh
The temp.'s are now hovering around 40 degrees Centigrade during the day . Waiting at least 30 sec.'s everytime u switch off the car is becoming a major pain. I'm installing the turbo timer today.
. Waiting at least 30 sec.'s everytime u switch off the car is becoming a major pain. I'm installing the turbo timer today.It's a perfectly fine option if you think it's worth the money! As is anything. Is it worth it to YOU is what matters most for your car.