2014 STU Discussion!
A more aggressive rear differential doesn't substitute for stiffer suspension. You'll still want to prepare your suspension appropriately.
8K front and 10K rear is a nice comfortable street setup, given quality dampers. If you're looking to be competitive at a higher level you'll almost certainly want stiffer springs, though.
Changing the rear sway bar is quite easy. It's worth exploring some of the adjustable rear sway bar options.
8K front and 10K rear is a nice comfortable street setup, given quality dampers. If you're looking to be competitive at a higher level you'll almost certainly want stiffer springs, though.
Changing the rear sway bar is quite easy. It's worth exploring some of the adjustable rear sway bar options.
i'm on 8/10 right now, haven't even raced yet but i know i'm gonna want to move to 10/12 at some point
Godzilla definitely had a statement to make. Pretty sure he just dominated the fendered field by a wide margin. Sticker hoosiers, cranked up the boost (Im guessing), and actually launched it.
I drove some solid lines and found a few more 1/10ths today but that didnt stand once the pressure was put on. Was still fun to make an honest man out of Mr.Sandbaggin
Ill happily take my two second place tires behind him from tour/pro.
I drove some solid lines and found a few more 1/10ths today but that didnt stand once the pressure was put on. Was still fun to make an honest man out of Mr.Sandbaggin
Ill happily take my two second place tires behind him from tour/pro.
haha yeah I probably could have gotten something out of them... oh well. It was fun nonetheless.
It was kind of funny how it worked out for ASP though... the guy that really wanted me to fill the class (Ryan) ended up getting 3rd, so he didn't get his contingency... and the guy that got second didn't even sign up for contingency so no one got it. I felt kinda bad for Ryan though... would have made a pretty cool bday present if he got a top 2 spot.
my car is officially out of STU spec now... so unfortunately I won't have the pleasure of racing with you guys next time either... unless I find someone to co-drive with.
It was kind of funny how it worked out for ASP though... the guy that really wanted me to fill the class (Ryan) ended up getting 3rd, so he didn't get his contingency... and the guy that got second didn't even sign up for contingency so no one got it. I felt kinda bad for Ryan though... would have made a pretty cool bday present if he got a top 2 spot.
my car is officially out of STU spec now... so unfortunately I won't have the pleasure of racing with you guys next time either... unless I find someone to co-drive with.
As the recipient of that tire, I definitely owe you. Beer, food, co-drive.. you name it
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If I have a RS front Diff and the plates re stacked in the rear diff, will I still need stiffer rear springs? Like 8K/10K? Or will I be able to get enough rotation with the rear diff "mod"?
I'm about to order a set of FA 500s with swift springs. The car will be on 245 ZIIs. Power wise it will have some bolt ons and a tune. I'm not planning on changing sway bars or stripping any weight.
I'm about to order a set of FA 500s with swift springs. The car will be on 245 ZIIs. Power wise it will have some bolt ons and a tune. I'm not planning on changing sway bars or stripping any weight.
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This - the rear diff doesn't create neutral steady state cornering/better turn in - it's just for corner exit. still need a solid suspension set up for the rest of the handling bit.
i'm on 8/10 right now, haven't even raced yet but i know i'm gonna want to move to 10/12 at some point
i'm on 8/10 right now, haven't even raced yet but i know i'm gonna want to move to 10/12 at some point
P.S. I may try running STU at nats this year. Hopefully in a 350Z
depends on how the rear diff is set up - if you've got a 1.5 way, there is some initial lock up that actually binds the rear wheels a little - 2 way or locked being extreme examples. so, you still need to have a competent suspension set up for turn in as well
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Excellent choice. Already cycled off though
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Last edited by MrAWD; Jul 18, 2014 at 06:43 AM.
Thar really depends on how the car is driven. If regular three phases of the cornering are taken with late braking, than 1.5 vs. 2 way makes a difference. If braking is done early enough that sets you up to go around with throttle on through the whole corner, than way of the diff makes no difference and you even cheat on one of the phases altogether!
