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garlic_s5rx7
Post #351
QUOTE(GTRVspec95 @ May 17 2007, 09:00 AM) [snapback]1281066252[/snapback] You forgot to tell him to spin down in the dipper and off the final turn Garlic  <3 Garlic  hahaha cheers, never going to live that down... actually not going to try!  spinning lets you know your limit. and your tires limit (in the wet, it is just fun) |
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GTRVspec95
Post #353
QUOTE(lil_mike @ May 17 2007, 09:40 AM) [snapback]1281066359[/snapback] you shouldnt need them on the hardest setting. have you upgraded your rear swaybar? Camber arms, sway bars and coil overs ... But looking at the photo's I'm sure it was because I hadn't set the coilovers right and the car still has a full interior ... But I'll be selling it soon to get something which I won't have to worry to much about the interior  QUOTE(jezza323 @ May 17 2007, 10:16 AM) [snapback]1281066458[/snapback] spinning off turn 2 just puts a big flat spot on your $240 semi slick  oh well, it can ride on the rear from now on Consider yourself lucky you have the semi slick ... I can't even buy a normal tyre for that much on my Barge 
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lil_mike
Post #355
QUOTE(GTRVspec95 @ May 17 2007, 10:23 AM) [snapback]1281066472[/snapback] Camber arms, sway bars and coil overs ... But looking at the photo's I'm sure it was because I hadn't set the coilovers right and the car still has a full interior ... if your sway bar is adjustable, stiffen it up more and put your shocks at a moderate setting. that should help out a bit. |
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superdave
Post #356
QUOTE(GTRVspec95 @ May 17 2007, 09:00 AM) [snapback]1281066252[/snapback] Will do champ  Wasn't to sure if you two (the other Corolla) were part of the forums ... And body roll just shows who are the manly drivers which think strut bracing and stiffer suspension are for sissies  The other Corolla is a member. And now I am (obviously ), does anyone know who takes the pics out at the test n tune nights? I went a few months back and saw pics from other cars that night and wouldn't mind knowing if any pics were taken of my car.Also, I have strut bracing. Suspension is too expensive for me at the moment 
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Mase
Post #357
I've been reading up a bit lately that people are removing their rear sway bars to gain a bit more 'give' in the rear which i can only assume would give more traction. |
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lil_mike
Post #358
QUOTE(Mase @ May 18 2007, 12:19 AM) [snapback]1281068963[/snapback] I've been reading up a bit lately that people are removing their rear sway bars to gain a bit more 'give' in the rear which i can only assume would give more traction. in saying this i recently put a rather large 27mm rear sway bar in the back of my S13. it came from a Laurel which is a much bigger vehicle. Since doing this the car just spits the ass end out predictably but still spits it out nice and easy........ Many people heading out Saturday? I wanted to but didn't get my engine back in quick enough!! your sway bar is there to minimise body roll. how you tune these things all comes down to personal preference really. the way i set mine up was to stiffen the rear sway bar and to soften up the rear shocks. so when i accelerate out of a corner i get a lot of squat in the rear giving more traction, and much less body roll. again though, everyone will have a different way of going about things. find what works best for you. |
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jezza323
Post #359
my car has off the shelf "low" springs, KYB Excel-G shocks and big swaybars front and rear. those who have seen it on the track will be able to confirm that there is almost no body roll. it has a very pliable ride on the crappy brisbane roads (IMO) but handles very well. |
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Fleet
Post #360
QUOTE(lil_mike @ May 18 2007, 07:48 AM) [snapback]1281069199[/snapback] your sway bar is there to minimise body roll. how you tune these things all comes down to personal preference really. the way i set mine up was to stiffen the rear sway bar and to soften up the rear shocks. so when i accelerate out of a corner i get a lot of squat in the rear giving more traction, and much less body roll. again though, everyone will have a different way of going about things. find what works best for you. I agree, its up to experimentation and personal preference to determine what works best, also what works well on one car may not work at all on another car. |
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lil_mike
Post #361
also, you dont need to be at a race track to see how your setup is. just take it through your local twisties (at the speed limit of course) and see how it reacts to the changes you make. stop, make another adjustment and keep going. one thing you must remember though, is to ONLY EVER ADJUST ONE SETTING AT A TIME! if you make numerous changes at once you could upset you current setup, and not know which part is causing the problem. follow this and you should be fine. experimentation is the key |
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GTRVspec95
Post #362
Just checked BOM ( http://www.bom.gov.au ) for Saturday ... QUOTE Forecast for Saturday Fine. Moderate to fresh W winds. Precis: Fine Min 14 Max 28 It sounds like some good track weather
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cavey
Post #364
QUOTE(fearlesss @ May 16 2007, 09:01 AM) [snapback]1281063118[/snapback] i just dont think your gona get any shots of jezza on saturday cause hell be behind my car most of the day QUOTE(jezza323 @ May 16 2007, 09:10 AM) [snapback]1281063136[/snapback] hahahaa, you wish josh! im gonna make sure i keep ahead of u........somehow........maybe steal your semi slicks I am keen for the challenge.....
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GTRVspec95
Post #366
RWD and wet ... |
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GTRVspec95
Post #368
QUOTE(neil_se @ May 18 2007, 11:15 PM) [snapback]1281072214[/snapback] I've pre-booked but can't get out there til about 1-1.30, will i still get a few runs? Might be able to get 2 runs in still if you get to de choppa
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neil_se
Post #372
QUOTE(9krpms @ May 19 2007, 01:05 AM) [snapback]1281072360[/snapback] neil se, last time I did that the organiser refused entry and told me that they are too busy to run another orientation...even though I've been there more than a few times. Unless you want to try ur luck, it's best to call up and get them to reserve your credit for nxt time. I called up earlier in the week and they said it would be alright. |
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GTRVspec95
Post #374
Today's weather report for Ipswich according to BOM QUOTE Ipswich Forecast for Saturday A little rain clearing early morning. Moderate W'ly winds. Precis: Becoming fine Max 28 UV Index: 5 (Moderate) Track temps look like they will be effected in the morning but with any luck conditions will be good to go for the Sprint session
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GTRVspec95
Post #379
QUOTE(superdave @ May 19 2007, 06:09 PM) [snapback]1281073734[/snapback] Finished about 4:30, but I somehow think that that doesn't help any more Alot of mechanical failures it seems and people going out and playing in the sand pits Most of them weren't to long but man there was alot of them today QUOTE(neil_se @ May 19 2007, 06:42 PM) [snapback]1281073841[/snapback] I had an awesome day. Was lucky to get the car home with some severe overheating problems in sessions 2 and 3. Well your car is allowed to get a bit hot under the collar after all the hot steamy love you just gave it on the track How did everyone go ? Temperatures seemed just about perfect for good track times so tell us how everyone is going |
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GTRVspec95
Post #381
QUOTE(jezza323 @ May 19 2007, 07:38 PM) [snapback]1281073995[/snapback] my front left tyre started to fall apart (delaminate) after the 1st session and was understeering a bitch....chickened out of the last session after the warm up  Thats when you chuck the shitty one on the inside wheel on the rear of the car
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Mezevenf
Post #382
I went ok, low 64's as usual. Tyres have had it. |
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GTRVspec95
Post #384
QUOTE(neil_se @ May 20 2007, 10:36 AM) [snapback]1281075183[/snapback] If anyone got pics of car 52 (black silvia with white roof and steam coming out of the bonnet) it would be much appreciated if you could email them to me at neilesplin(at)hotmail.com cheers! I was wondering which one you where I'll have a few more on offer when I post the main picture thread in the events section
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