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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by codgi
If we had infinite cash and time it would be interesting to see if a combination of lowering the back spring rates while also lowering the front rates so that the ratio is closer with that same rear sway would work better than just changing the rear sway and then adjusting the back bump rates to compensate.

Be interesting to see how this plays out...hopefully i'll get back to the track next year. Car has changed so much though that its going be a completely new learning experience at PR.
I used to have infinite cash, then I started modding the Evo...

I just bought Robispec KWv3's (clubsport, the springs are 8k/9k (F/R)), 26mm rear sway bar, F camber plates, and Whiteline F roll center kit. He recommends setting the bar to the 2nd from softest setting. Hopefully this will offset the somewhat higher (than stock) front to rear spring rate ratio and load up the rear enough to dial out the understeer. But it does seem to be a rather large dia bar.

And I have to buy another set of track tires.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Im buying a roof rack tommorrow!!! WOOOT WOOOT!
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by codgi
What are the classes down there?
Classes: 17.5 and 13.5 brushless, open mod, wgt, trans-am, gas, and novice that is 17.5 or gas. First 5 novice race days are free.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by dbsears
Eh don't worry...it's bad driving habits. I used to race a FWD car so I like to trail brake rather late. I would probably put it on soft though instead of the middle if you get coilovers.

Codgi the APS isn't that loud really. I mean its a good amount louder than stock but I believe its maybe a touch quieter than the Forge.
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The APS is pretty loud with the ARC intake box, but other than that it is really quiet
Fair enough. I'll see how it goes I guess probably pick it up later in the year. I have the Apex'i induction box right now and that did make the Forge a lot less muted so we will see how it does with the APS.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bora
Classes: 17.5 and 13.5 brushless, open mod, wgt, trans-am, gas, and novice that is 17.5 or gas. First 5 novice race days are free.
No stock? Or is that what 17.5 represents? Do they run by ROAR/IFMAR rules?
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by aeroweenie
I used to have infinite cash, then I started modding the Evo...

I just bought Robispec KWv3's (clubsport, the springs are 8k/9k (F/R)), 26mm rear sway bar, F camber plates, and Whiteline F roll center kit. He recommends setting the bar to the 2nd from softest setting. Hopefully this will offset the somewhat higher (than stock) front to rear spring rate ratio and load up the rear enough to dial out the understeer. But it does seem to be a rather large dia bar.

And I have to buy another set of track tires.
The roll center kit is nice. If i get back out next year maybe i'll get one of you guys drive my car and i'll get another evaluation of its handling from someone else.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by codgi
No stock? Or is that what 17.5 represents? Do they run by ROAR/IFMAR rules?
yes 17.5 is considered the stock class. ROAR rules apply in some area's such as ROAR approved motors but we don't require specific tires.

You can read more about the rules and classes here:Fantasy World Club Site
It isn't a pretty site but it does the job.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by aeroweenie
I used to have infinite cash, then I started modding the Evo...

I just bought Robispec KWv3's (clubsport, the springs are 8k/9k (F/R)), 26mm rear sway bar, F camber plates, and Whiteline F roll center kit. He recommends setting the bar to the 2nd from softest setting. Hopefully this will offset the somewhat higher (than stock) front to rear spring rate ratio and load up the rear enough to dial out the understeer. But it does seem to be a rather large dia bar.

And I have to buy another set of track tires.

When are you installing everything?
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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Who here in the NW works for a discount tire??? im pretty sure someone here does. Gonna need a hookup on some 255/35R18 tires.

my tirerack wholesale prices (thru Honda) arent that great at all!!
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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I think Sak might (?) and 03Evo8DTC mentions he works there in his sig.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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thanks! ill try sending him a message. Gotta ditch my newly purchase 17x9.5 RPF1s and buy the 18x9.5 NT03s.... blah!
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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np! Put them up in the local for sale forums with some pix!
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by halfnhalf83
thanks! ill try sending him a message. Gotta ditch my newly purchase 17x9.5 RPF1s and buy the 18x9.5 NT03s.... blah!
How much for the rpf1s? PM me..
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by importjake00
How much for the rpf1s? PM me..
PMd ya the info! need a buyer lined up! so lemme know so i can order my other ones. ive still got the BBS wheels sitting too!anyways not supposed to post about crap for sale so just PM me back!
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by importjake00
How much for the rpf1s? PM me..

Jake is going from bov's to rims.... gotta run them all
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