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Hi there everyone!

I'm about to start driving around in circles here in the midst of polar bears and land of thousand lakes. (Finland) I'm new to road racing stuff, I have been at the strip a couple of times with my LS1 Camaro, but that's just not enough. There's no suitable class for LS1s here so I'll just be racing on track days with some Mustangs and other F-bodies, for now at least.

I just need to be pointed to the right direction, when it comes to making decisions which parts to buy. My car needs to be streetable, but that does absolutely NOT mean it has to ride comfortably on the streets, very few street miles will be driven.

I've already bought 17x9 SS wheels so now it's time to decide on the rubber, I've got the original rims and tires to use on the streets so I was thinking about Kumho V710s Can't go wrong with that, right? How long will they last? Any other tires worth looking at?

A4->M6 conversion starts in the coming months, there shouldn't be a problem with that, other than I have to decide between LS7 clutch and Spec 2+ What do you guys think?

SLP sub frame connectors was welded in yesterday, strut tower brace is on, adjustable LCA's by BMR.. coming soon new panhard bar, Spohn adjustable torque arm...what else?

Springs&shocks? Haven't really had time to think of these yet.

Engine will be quite stock for now, just some bolt ons, headers, LS6 cam(+intake?)

All unnecessary stuff will be removed for weight savings, abs and airbags are going to stay in the car. seats have changed to Sparco Evos, backseat removed, so rollcage will be installed later on.

Comments, suggestions, links? I've been reading some of the stuff on the board and done some searching, so I'm getting there..

I was going to say the Nitto 555 RIIs, but the NT-1s would probably be good too. The RIIs will last a LONG time, can actually be used on the street if needed, and are very forgiving at the limit. Good shocks were already mentioned (Konis). The only other things I'd really recommend are some good track pads for the front brakes, maybe upgrading the seat(s) to something more supportive, and most importantly: MORE SEAT TIME! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

The best thing I can advise is: Don't just start throwing upgrades at the car. Learn to drive what you have first, then fix the things that are giving you problems.

Thanks for the comments so far. The Nittos would last longer, that's good to hear, I don't want to buy a set of new tires many times per year.

Is that Sam Strano hollow front sway bar any good? I already bought EBC yellow stuff pads, I thought I'd give them a try. I just have to replace the worn rotors, before installing them. I guess with some new shocks, tires, brakes, a T56 and a careful approach I'm ready for my first lap at the track.

And I'm keeping my Sparcos, they're supportive enough (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

PSN View Member Profile	Aug 20 2007, 01:15 PM Post #1
newbie Group: Advanced Members Posts: 11 Joined: 27-October 06 From: Finland Member No.: 1,434	Hi there everyone! I'm about to start driving around in circles here in the midst of polar bears and land of thousand lakes. (Finland) I'm new to road racing stuff, I have been at the strip a couple of times with my LS1 Camaro, but that's just not enough. There's no suitable class for LS1s here so I'll just be racing on track days with some Mustangs and other F-bodies, for now at least. I just need to be pointed to the right direction, when it comes to making decisions which parts to buy. My car needs to be streetable, but that does absolutely NOT mean it has to ride comfortably on the streets, very few street miles will be driven. I've already bought 17x9 SS wheels so now it's time to decide on the rubber, I've got the original rims and tires to use on the streets so I was thinking about Kumho V710s Can't go wrong with that, right? How long will they last? Any other tires worth looking at? A4->M6 conversion starts in the coming months, there shouldn't be a problem with that, other than I have to decide between LS7 clutch and Spec 2+ What do you guys think? SLP sub frame connectors was welded in yesterday, strut tower brace is on, adjustable LCA's by BMR.. coming soon new panhard bar, Spohn adjustable torque arm...what else? Springs&shocks? Haven't really had time to think of these yet. Engine will be quite stock for now, just some bolt ons, headers, LS6 cam(+intake?) All unnecessary stuff will be removed for weight savings, abs and airbags are going to stay in the car. seats have changed to Sparco Evos, backseat removed, so rollcage will be installed later on. Comments, suggestions, links? I've been reading some of the stuff on the board and done some searching, so I'm getting there..

LT4Firehawk View Member Profile	Aug 20 2007, 07:21 PM Post #2
Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 863 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 5	I was going to say the Nitto 555 RIIs, but the NT-1s would probably be good too. The RIIs will last a LONG time, can actually be used on the street if needed, and are very forgiving at the limit. Good shocks were already mentioned (Konis). The only other things I'd really recommend are some good track pads for the front brakes, maybe upgrading the seat(s) to something more supportive, and most importantly: MORE SEAT TIME! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The best thing I can advise is: Don't just start throwing upgrades at the car. Learn to drive what you have first, then fix the things that are giving you problems.

PSN View Member Profile	Aug 20 2007, 08:49 PM Post #3
newbie Group: Advanced Members Posts: 11 Joined: 27-October 06 From: Finland Member No.: 1,434	Thanks for the comments so far. The Nittos would last longer, that's good to hear, I don't want to buy a set of new tires many times per year. Is that Sam Strano hollow front sway bar any good? I already bought EBC yellow stuff pads, I thought I'd give them a try. I just have to replace the worn rotors, before installing them. I guess with some new shocks, tires, brakes, a T56 and a careful approach I'm ready for my first lap at the track. And I'm keeping my Sparcos, they're supportive enough (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)