2007 Season So Cal Auto Cross Thread
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its a secret.......
no really, I dont remember.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
The front tow is 1/8 out (if it didnt get out of whack when the car was dynoed)
rear is 0
Front Camber is in the ball park of -2 degrees
Rear is also -2 degrees or so.
if I remember right caster was like 6 degrees.
I need to check all the settings again. and this time i need to wright them down since my memory blows.
I do remember I had more then that when I first did it, but I took some out in the rear. also I had a problem with the front. I could get more on one side then the other. so I made the one side that got more match the side that got less.
again, I really need to go over all the settings again.
no really, I dont remember.
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The front tow is 1/8 out (if it didnt get out of whack when the car was dynoed)
rear is 0
Front Camber is in the ball park of -2 degrees
Rear is also -2 degrees or so.
if I remember right caster was like 6 degrees.
I need to check all the settings again. and this time i need to wright them down since my memory blows.
I do remember I had more then that when I first did it, but I took some out in the rear. also I had a problem with the front. I could get more on one side then the other. so I made the one side that got more match the side that got less.
again, I really need to go over all the settings again.
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damn, you have -2.0 front and back, and I know how badly you go through tires....don't know if I can afford to do that, unless I switch to some smaller/cheaper rubber.
I guess I'll just have to see where I'm at right now, and make the decision based on that, along with the suggestions given.
But, I may just have to get ready for that swift kick to the man region.
I guess I'll just have to see where I'm at right now, and make the decision based on that, along with the suggestions given.
But, I may just have to get ready for that swift kick to the man region.
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Camber is very easy for me to check. give me a call before you have it done if you want and I will check it real fast. I dont get home untill close to 4:30 or 4:45 though.
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Originally Posted by Kaliken
I was actually thinking about getting my alignment done as well since I am getting close to a new set of tires. Thanks for the info.
Unfortunately I will be out of town for this event. I don't think it really matters as I am no contest for our front runners..
Unfortunately I will be out of town for this event. I don't think it really matters as I am no contest for our front runners..
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Originally Posted by kwescott
Do you know where you are at right now, or are you still running at whatever stock specs were....do you have aftermarket struts, or any reason to think your alignment is off.
I had the alignment really before I knew what I was doing in AutoX (heck I still don't know what I am doing).
But if I recall its Toe: 0 (both Front and back) Camber (-1.0 front, -1.5 rear). And when the shop did it they said that my original factory alignment was one of the worst they had ever seen.
Its been a while since I had it done so its probably time to get it done right.
Ken
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Well, got an "alignment" done yesterday. I really don't know how to interpret the toe settings, and I have a feeling it is not what I requested.
Before settings on camber were -1.8 (rear-left & right), -0.7 (front left), -0.8 (front right).
Asked for -2.0 rear and -1.5 front.
Ended up with -1.8 (rear) and -1.5 (front)...have no clue what the toe is now, or before. I have the print out with the numbers, I think in the car.
Before settings on camber were -1.8 (rear-left & right), -0.7 (front left), -0.8 (front right).
Asked for -2.0 rear and -1.5 front.
Ended up with -1.8 (rear) and -1.5 (front)...have no clue what the toe is now, or before. I have the print out with the numbers, I think in the car.
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April, 2007
Well, was not happy at all with the runs, but was able to squeak away a win in BSP.
Best time today was 64.9xx.
Tires are definately getting to the end and it may be time to purchase some new ones.
Best time today was 64.9xx.
Tires are definately getting to the end and it may be time to purchase some new ones.
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Originally Posted by kwescott
Well, was not happy at all with the runs, but was able to squeak away a win in BSP.
Best time today was 64.9xx.
Tires are definately getting to the end and it may be time to purchase some new ones.
Best time today was 64.9xx.
Tires are definately getting to the end and it may be time to purchase some new ones.
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
You got owned by a girl.... Jennifer got a 64.2 and I was a 63.6. Another cal club RX8 killing course. PLEASE stop making all these slow 180s. ![Mad](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/mad.gif)
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I won SS by a second over Sean, who was a bit off his game. Gary was flying in PAX about 1.5 quicker than me.
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BTW, it looks like we will be taking the Elise to Atwater...
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I think they may last... and if they start sucking at least we'll have some grip on the concrete.
Sean suggested that he might get another new set. He's pretty hardcore, he actually went to the Atwater test-n-tune yesterday.
The tire situation sucks, cause there are now 48 runs on the tires I just bought 3 weeks ago.
Sean suggested that he might get another new set. He's pretty hardcore, he actually went to the Atwater test-n-tune yesterday.
The tire situation sucks, cause there are now 48 runs on the tires I just bought 3 weeks ago.
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Points update: http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k...s-u1RPAzVbOnFQ
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Originally Posted by ULLLOSE
You got owned by a girl.... Jennifer got a 64.2 and I was a 63.6. Another cal club RX8 killing course. PLEASE stop making all these slow 180s. ![Mad](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/mad.gif)
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We were commenting at lunch that this course seemed a lot like last months course...almost to the point where I question whether they even picked up the cones from the last event (I know it was different, but it just seemed like another time killer for the 8). Like I said last month, I am able to get close to your raw times, only on the slow courses. On the faster stuff, like El Toro, you rock.
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Originally Posted by kwescott
Dissapointed you couldn't pull a better time than 63.6, I was certain there was more time out there than that....especially since we were cleaning the course this morning for you.
We were commenting at lunch that this course seemed a lot like last months course...almost to the point where I question whether they even picked up the cones from the last event (I know it was different, but it just seemed like another time killer for the 8). Like I said last month, I am able to get close to your raw times, only on the slow courses. On the faster stuff, like El Toro, you rock.
We were commenting at lunch that this course seemed a lot like last months course...almost to the point where I question whether they even picked up the cones from the last event (I know it was different, but it just seemed like another time killer for the 8). Like I said last month, I am able to get close to your raw times, only on the slow courses. On the faster stuff, like El Toro, you rock.
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yeah we got skirted pretty good. I made sure to tell Jennifer when we were leaving that she just whooped a couple BSP cars in her/your BS car. ![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I was also Very unhappy with my runs. I never once felt like I was any where near where I should have been. I felt like there was a lot more time out there.
I ran a 65.0xx
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I was also Very unhappy with my runs. I never once felt like I was any where near where I should have been. I felt like there was a lot more time out there.
I ran a 65.0xx
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interesting overlay of the last event and this event.... Black was yesterdays track.
It is very similar.
It is very similar.
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...30#post1822130 pro solo pics.
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ANY OF YOU GUYS HEARD ABOUT THIS?
If you are bored on the 28th/29th there is an amateur autocross and pro rally challenge at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. 8 bucks per day (3 parking, 5 admission). For 25 bucks you can get an instructor ride-a-long on a parking lot course. 5 bucks and you can ride shotgun in one of the amateur team cars on the course. There is also a timed road rally across the High desert
Or you can borrow my spare car key and get free admission, parking, and a free lap J
Bout a 100 mile drive, but it should be a pretty cool event.
http://www.rimoftheworldrally.com/
If you are bored on the 28th/29th there is an amateur autocross and pro rally challenge at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. 8 bucks per day (3 parking, 5 admission). For 25 bucks you can get an instructor ride-a-long on a parking lot course. 5 bucks and you can ride shotgun in one of the amateur team cars on the course. There is also a timed road rally across the High desert
Or you can borrow my spare car key and get free admission, parking, and a free lap J
Bout a 100 mile drive, but it should be a pretty cool event.
http://www.rimoftheworldrally.com/