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Old 05-11-2011, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
Based on a set of teins will get you all your little hella flush heart desires!!
False.
Old 05-11-2011, 05:14 PM
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Who said they aren't going to be used for tracking?
Old 05-11-2011, 05:18 PM
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Old 05-11-2011, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by J8635621
False.
hmm maybe you cant go super low but you can get low enough to scrape over anything you see!!!
Old 05-11-2011, 05:24 PM
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sahdy u dum *** the lower you are the lower ur center of gravity = faster havent u ever watched formula 1 or d
Old 05-11-2011, 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by The Reverend
sahdy u dum *** the lower you are the lower ur center of gravity = faster havent u ever watched formula 1 or d
pwnt.

Originally Posted by EricMeyer
Not true partner. The RX8 geomety actually doesnt benefit from lowering it. The front actually benefits from RAISING it.

The most economical thing you can do with a stock car is to check and put a track alignment on the car. New drivers who add mods to thier car MASK their driving deficiencies which is why a those who don't modify their car learn faster than guys that buy all the bullcrap for it. I've seen this happen dozens of times. Just because the car can go faster doesn't mean the driver has learned to go faster. Put a turbo on the car and reduce your lap times by 5 seconds---are you faster now? No.

The point I make is that there is nothing smarter than seat time. I can hoof a stock car faster than most drivers who own a modified car. The trick is to get the tires contact patch on the ground. This saves your tire wear and reduces some of the undesirable effects of pushing the stock suspension.

A more aggressive alignment with a generous amount of camber in the front (depending on the type of track your running) will allow you to understand what your car is doing better than a heavily modded car.

Too often that not THE MAJORITY of drivers have no clue how to play with shocks. Shocks are not easy to use properly let alone understand what your car is really doing.

Bars are a smart choice (after lots and lots of seat time) as well as an increase in spring rate. Increased spring rate can really influence your street cars ride but front spring increase really helps the nose dive when getting into your ABS (which all RX8 drivers need to learn how to do). Stock spring rates will unload the rear tire contact patch and aggressive trail braking from high speeds will allow the rear end to get light and come around on you.

Again, the best thing to do is get more seat time in a stock car to understand what the car wants to do (any car) before modifications. You then went to add one mod at a time to understand what the car wants to tell you. Done properly you'll want to get lots and lots and lots of seat time and listen to these new mods.

Something I like to tell sporadic drivers who beleive they know it all is this: Do you have 5 years experience or 1 year experience 5 times.

Buy a tire pressure gauge, a pyrometer (or share one with a buddy) and buy your wife or girlfriend a purse and flowers because proper seat time for a beginner-expert DE driver requires lots of seat time. Lots of seat time and different tracks to be direct with you guys. Please don't base your skill set by driving Road America 52 times. If this is your only option find a very talented instructor (professional preferred) and re-learn your home track in your car. This will be an eye-opening experience. This is kinda like golfing with Tiger Woods or throwing the football with Payton Manning.

The bottom line is there is more in a stock car (any car) then people understand. Save your money and get seat time.

Respectfully,

Eric
Old 05-11-2011, 06:01 PM
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You're a tard for actually looking up a legit response to Rev on that one.

Originally Posted by shadycrew31
hmm maybe you cant go super low but you can get low enough to scrape over anything you see!!!
Pretty sure I'm as low or lower than Tein will go and I have no scraping except places where the road is completely FUBAR
Old 05-11-2011, 06:24 PM
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Old 05-11-2011, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by J8635621
You're a tard for actually looking up a legit response to Rev on that one.



Pretty sure I'm as low or lower than Tein will go and I have no scraping except places where the road is completely FUBAR
I always respond to Rev!



Tein can go -2.3" in the front and 1.3" in the rear.
Old 05-11-2011, 06:40 PM
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Yea I'm lower than that in the rear 4sho. Probably close in front. I'm going lower this summer when I have time.

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Old 05-11-2011, 06:49 PM
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as if this car needed another triangle on it
Old 05-11-2011, 08:20 PM
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legit zumn, get some fenders while ur at it!
Old 05-11-2011, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Kingsfan
as if this car needed another triangle on it
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Old 05-13-2011, 05:11 PM
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Hi, I'm new here, my 8 has engine light, and i need to do smog check for registration the car, can anyone help me to look for a. Good shop for the 8 in santa ana, westminster? Thanks!
Old 05-14-2011, 01:44 PM
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Zumn, thats a pretty awsome look bro!! cant wait to see finished.
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What front end is that? custom? I wouldn't mind having it without the one nostril. :D
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vertex lang (replica)
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The idea is old (Acosta Motorsports 3 rotor 8) , but I've always liked it.


Edit: the difference is tha t the front I'm using is a Vertex Lang replica when Acosta used a Mazda Speed front, and my rotor will be overlayed with carbon when theirs was all paint. Getting front and side diffusers made, simple like SS's 8s.

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Old 05-16-2011, 01:29 PM
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Btw MEGAMIND is stupid hilarious!!!! If you haven't watched it, watch it!
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Zumn, you've been dropping some $$$ on your car lately! Glad to see progress

Shady, lulz at looking up that response to Rev

J, It is summer right now. The time has come, go lower!
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I still have 1 more test tomorrow and then I'm working on it. edit: Actually I will probably be moving. I need to recheck that entrance lol.

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your priorities are wayy out of wack


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