Autocross: Spare tire (stay or go)
Oct 7, 2007, 09:34 AM
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get rid of it.
removing the spare doesn't change the balence of the car much, but it will shave a couple tenth's off your times.
if you are really concerned about dropping weight in the front, ditch the AC. It weighs almost the same as the spare tire.
removing the spare doesn't change the balence of the car much, but it will shave a couple tenth's off your times.
if you are really concerned about dropping weight in the front, ditch the AC. It weighs almost the same as the spare tire.
Oct 7, 2007, 09:45 AM
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I'm definitely going to do a small front battery kit though. 
Anyone know the front/rear weight balance of the IX offhand? How about the RS?
Oct 9, 2007, 02:17 PM
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Ive won my class at events with it in and with it out. I think if your a beginner, and you drive the car on the street with it in, you should leave it in during an event.
Everyone has their own theories, but I have seen way too many average drivers run faster with passengers and spares in their car than without. I think a better driver will always gain speed when weight is subtracted, but again if your towards the middle or bottom of the learning curve seat time is the best mod.
Everyone has their own theories, but I have seen way too many average drivers run faster with passengers and spares in their car than without. I think a better driver will always gain speed when weight is subtracted, but again if your towards the middle or bottom of the learning curve seat time is the best mod.
Oct 9, 2007, 02:23 PM
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