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Member ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 38 Joined: 28-July 14 From: NJ SHORE Member No.: 223,824 ![]() |
ok, so this is not about w2w. all about track days / hpde.
I am at a stumbling point, participating in Porsche Club HPDE, Black/Red Advanced Racer Group, I am getting passed by 2016 Cayman Gt4's, and 911 Gt3's., and newer cup cars. Very comfortable in the groups, 50% pass/ 50% I pass..... I am at the point of sliding the car, just to keep up, albeit controlled. Have I reached the limit of a 4th gen? The car is a 1998 Trans Am, built by Wheel to Wheel for competition in the 1998 Motorola Cup Series, then Grand Am gt, then AIX,Ite.......... Should I Accept as is, or is there something to do (cost effectively) to be quasi-competitive.. (Remember, it is only HPDE/track days, not competition) Specs are: 1998 Pontiac Trans Am, ls6 (little cam, 392 RWHP, full cage,, 3650 w/ driver, nascar front bar, one off adjustable rear bar, heim jointed rear links (all) heim /roto-jointed front upper and lower arms. Auburn R/R carrier, 3.9 rear, 295/35 Hoosier R6's... Full Cage, New Trans,rear, brakes, tires, wheels etc.. ALl updated.... Have I reached the limit?\ |
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Veteran Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,874 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 ![]() |
I'm with Steve on the weight thing. Where are you hiding it? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) You are running a lightweight battery, right?
I think you need to relocate the Accusump hold down out to the ends of the housing. Those clamps help maintain compression on the end caps, helping to prevent catastrophic filling of the interior of the car with hot oil. With the clamps inboard of the ends, you also risk misshaping the housing, potentially binding the piston inside. |
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