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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:03 AM
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Look at this azz drivin sweep car in Devens
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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Well put, I will not use the Schroth then. Strange they have DOT approval, thought that extra give was enough in case of roll over. Still need to install my OEM correctly, right now the seat belts are backwards, little installation error
fixed roof cars are not government tested for roll over. so DOT approved belts don't have to worry about it.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:09 AM
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by grillpt
True that! If I'm in a vegetative state, just pull the plug. Seriously!
+1

I deal with many patients who's bodies are just kept alive. You'd be surprised at the ridiculous lengths families will make healthcare staff go through to do this. it really sucks for everyone.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:22 AM
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[QUOTE=chu;10235837]The transmission alone is worth more than my car, I drove it before the airshifter was install; dogboxes feels freakign awesome. I worked on that car up to the minute we left for Ohio last year. Was peaking at 9s, on Hoosiers, at the Buschur shootout, but it didn't happen. Damn thing ran 9s on street tires though!

The Ferrari is tamed compared to the Evo and GTR. The GT-R is nuts. He claims its no longer fun to drive becasue its too much to handle.[/QUOTE

Yeah man LC is a pretty cool cat. First time I met him.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. MR
Well put, I will not use the Schroth then. Strange they have DOT approval, thought that extra give was enough in case of roll over. Still need to install my OEM correctly, right now the seat belts are backwards, little installation error
Do what you want but I would still run the schroth belts if it were me. You will slide around a lot with OEM seats and the 3-point belt. Fighting to stay positioned in the seat as you're thrown around is more unsafe to me than being securely belted in.

Roll overs are not very common in HPDE, but they do happen. Only roll over I've seen or heard about was at the CBP event a few years ago...

Originally Posted by chu
I need to install my Schrothe for the passenger side. My last instructor was a pu**y and complained about moving around too much, and hurting his neck.
sounds like your last instructor was a *****.


Originally Posted by oneday.js
Got almost everything done that I needed/wanted to:
  • New motor mounts (old ones were torn in half--which explains the two ppower steering hose rips in the last six months and the difficulty with 2-3 shifts)
  • New transmission mounts
  • New front lower control arm (lollipop) bushings (old ones were torn)
  • Oil changed
  • Trans fluid changed
  • Diff fluid changed
  • Brake fluid changed
  • Front sway bar installed
Didn't get to swap the lower control arms, but the ball joints on the old ones are still good.

Only thing I need to do on Saturday morning is swap brake pads.
good stuff.

what pads?

We should swap cars for a session. I am curious how the FSB feels. A CR buddy of mine has a set of Turner sways he'll give me for a song, but I like to slowly make changes and see the results and I feel like I already made enough changes since my last visit. This time around its harnesses, roll bar and the dual fuel pump setup. Didn't want to add another variable into the equation.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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^Don't be like that...
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost
what pads?
Hawk DTC-60s all around.

Originally Posted by AlwaysinBoost
We should swap cars for a session. I am curious how the FSB feels. A CR buddy of mine has a set of Turner sways he'll give me for a song, but I like to slowly make changes and see the results and I feel like I already made enough changes since my last visit. This time around its harnesses, roll bar and the dual fuel pump setup. Didn't want to add another variable into the equation.
I only put a big-effin' front bar on...rear bar is still stock (if I keep it at all). I got the Hotchkis (33.4mm hollow bar)...was going to get the H&R but got a deal on the Hotchkis....so we will see how it goes. I probably should have left the stock bar in just to see how much difference the motor/trans mounts made...not to mention the new lollipops...I think the LCABs made a tremendous difference in turn in, but can't be sure because of the bar.

Once I get a few sessions in the car we can certainly do that!
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Who's ready to halp meh install front sway bar at the track this weekend
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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^ you cray!

I'll halp by standing there ridiculing you every step of the way cause thats the kind of guy I am. True story.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:50 AM
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Thai, I'll help if needed. I gotta get my acd bled right too. someone yesterday told me another way to try to bleed. Hook up a Motive bleeder/pump at the tcase under car. Then remove acd reservoir cap then pump the air out from bottom to top.. they said it worked for them.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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^ make sure you hotwire the solenoid when you do that so the fluid can go through.

just kidding about the front roll bar. it's a major job on the evo and i would never try to do it at the track.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by oneday.js
Hawk DTC-60s all around.



I only put a big-effin' front bar on...rear bar is still stock (if I keep it at all). I got the Hotchkis (33.4mm hollow bar)...was going to get the H&R but got a deal on the Hotchkis....so we will see how it goes. I probably should have left the stock bar in just to see how much difference the motor/trans mounts made...not to mention the new lollipops...I think the LCABs made a tremendous difference in turn in, but can't be sure because of the bar.

Once I get a few sessions in the car we can certainly do that!
What tires?

I've never tried the DTC series myself, but guys I know have run the 60's & 70's but they mostly run on R-comps. I've also seen that when the DTC pad deposits get wet they fuse to the rim and can't be removed without some nasty abrasive chemical and a lot of eblow grease.

All our cars (you, me and Dan) are similar so it will be interesting to see how the minimal mods come into play along with the different drivers.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:54 AM
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