Gridlife Trackbattle 2018 Discussion
Feb 2, 2018, 07:20 PM
#46
That was kind of the price I was expecting to hear. Liberty does make some very nice stuff though and they're just a few hours away from me on the other side of the state.
I think I'll probably just send my gears to them to get faceplated when the time comes to refresh the trans. Faceplating the stock gears saves a pretty big penny over a full dogbox.
I think I'll probably just send my gears to them to get faceplated when the time comes to refresh the trans. Faceplating the stock gears saves a pretty big penny over a full dogbox.
Feb 3, 2018, 09:55 AM
#49
Well they sell 1-4 for $4k so I'd assume that just buying 4th would be ~$1k (plus shipping?). I heard Liberty will face plate a gearset for ~$2k. I'm interested in the faceplating because it will allow for faster shifts like a dog box without the big expense. The downside is having to retain factory gears.
I was planning to get a TRE trans cooler plate at some point to help the trans (especially 4th). As far as I know my trans is still the original with 105k on it and been tracked for the past 7 years now so I'll definitely need to freshen it up sooner than later.
I was planning to get a TRE trans cooler plate at some point to help the trans (especially 4th). As far as I know my trans is still the original with 105k on it and been tracked for the past 7 years now so I'll definitely need to freshen it up sooner than later.
Feb 3, 2018, 10:09 AM
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no its less than $1k and ts realistically all you need. have tre set up a box with the straight cut 4th and maybe even the syncrotec carbon syncros and youll be good to go. if your not running ground pounding power like Andy is you really dont need anymore than that. the 1.0 4th will remove actual shifts per lap which is more beneficial than trying to increase actual shift speed at the level your car is IMHO.
Feb 3, 2018, 10:29 AM
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no its less than $1k and ts realistically all you need. have tre set up a box with the straight cut 4th and maybe even the syncrotec carbon syncros and youll be good to go. if your not running ground pounding power like Andy is you really dont need anymore than that. the 1.0 4th will remove actual shifts per lap which is more beneficial than trying to increase actual shift speed at the level your car is IMHO.
Feb 4, 2018, 05:49 AM
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Should be quite a show this year for the RS Evo's. Andy, Brandon, and Shane all have some serious cars coming. We were at the FIRM on Saturday, silly knock sensor had us down on power, but still managed to knock 5 1/2 seconds off our previous best time there. 
Andy, good on you to stay away from the concerts and what happens afterwards. Oh the stories I have with Ronnie/Brandon/Shane/the wives and all that went on.
Ah the memories!
Andy, good on you to stay away from the concerts and what happens afterwards. Oh the stories I have with Ronnie/Brandon/Shane/the wives and all that went on.
Ah the memories!
Feb 4, 2018, 06:05 AM
#53
I'd highly not recommend a dogbox/faceplate if the car is still a street car. not enjoyable at all to drive and you can prematurely wear dogs.
Par 4th w/carbon syncros and a 4.11 FD is the perfect trans.
Feb 4, 2018, 06:07 AM
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Should be quite a show this year for the RS Evo's. Andy, Brandon, and Shane all have some serious cars coming. We were at the FIRM on Saturday, silly knock sensor had us down on power, but still managed to knock 5 1/2 seconds off our previous best time there.
Andy, good on you to stay away from the concerts and what happens afterwards. Oh the stories I have with Ronnie/Brandon/Shane/the wives and all that went on. Ah the memories!
Andy, good on you to stay away from the concerts and what happens afterwards. Oh the stories I have with Ronnie/Brandon/Shane/the wives and all that went on.
Ah the memories!
Feb 4, 2018, 07:43 AM
#55
That's actually the perfect scenario to kill 4th. Quick power ramp will kill 4th. The PAR 4th is a perfect option. Stronger and longer 4th gear.
I'd highly not recommend a dogbox/faceplate if the car is still a street car. not enjoyable at all to drive and you can prematurely wear dogs.
Par 4th w/carbon syncros and a 4.11 FD is the perfect trans.
I'd highly not recommend a dogbox/faceplate if the car is still a street car. not enjoyable at all to drive and you can prematurely wear dogs.
Par 4th w/carbon syncros and a 4.11 FD is the perfect trans.
How long did it take you to get the gear from Australia? And how do you like the carbon synchros? Do they make any difference on shift feel? Did you move to a GL5 fluid since there's no more brass in the trans?
The car isn't a daily but I do take it out now and then to make sure it's still ticking properly. I've driven a dogbox before and yea it's not the most pleasurable thing to drive on the street but once you learn the trans you can double clutch it pretty easily without making the dogs unhappy.
Feb 9, 2018, 07:30 AM
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So my car isn't street mod legal due to the Gurney flap on the wing being higher than the roof line. Abrin's suggestion was to drill new holes on my stands and mount the wing lower. Not sure that is worth it for one event. I wish they just conformed to NASA's wing height rules. At least I will get to run my diffuser.
Feb 9, 2018, 07:47 AM
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So my car isn't street mod legal due to the Gurney flap on the wing being higher than the roof line. Abrin's suggestion was to drill new holes on my stands and mount the wing lower. Not sure that is worth it for one event. I wish they just conformed to NASA's wing height rules. At least I will get to run my diffuser.
