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 Dec 24 2004, 07:25 PM
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Grumpy  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81  |
Well i tried all this year to get off the mountain roads and on the track,but there was allways something that took the money (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)
I've been saving money for (hopefully)my first ever OT at WILLOWSPRINGS on the 12/13 feb.I know the best mod you can do is to the nutball behind the wheel,but my bird still has ALL of the stock suspension under her :blink:she does have ls1 front brakes with hawks hp+ and i should get to setting the allingment this weekend. Ive been passing up GP on Sam's bars and 17x11 and buying some good(better) shocks!This was the right move,right? |
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Dec 24 2004, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
....seat time.....EVERY time.....
What good do all those parts do if ya never use 'em! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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Dec 24 2004, 08:13 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,015 Joined: 28-December 03 From: Texas Member No.: 55 |
QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Dec 24 2004, 01:40 PM) ....seat time.....EVERY time..... What good do all those parts do if ya never use 'em! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) |
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Dec 24 2004, 08:38 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
thats what i thought,but the car is a hand full.A cage and seats/belts would be nice along with a T2R 17x11/victor's and shocks/spring,and bars would be really nice,but i think will have to wait!
I do need a trailer incase i break (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) |
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Dec 24 2004, 09:54 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 168 Joined: 29-January 04 From: Atlanta Member No.: 168 |
I would say get some good brake fluid, flush the brakes and get started.
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Dec 24 2004, 10:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Dec 24 2004, 02:38 PM) thats what i thought,but the car is a hand full.A cage and seats/belts would be nice along with a T2R 17x11/victor's and shocks/spring,and bars would be really nice,but i think will have to wait! I do need a trailer incase i break (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) ...if it is a handfull....and I AM SURE it will be given the amount of stock parts you mention....just be careful and drive within your/the car's limits...take note on what you don't like and develope a priority list of what to attack first... |
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Dec 24 2004, 10:19 PM
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Race Driver Group: Advanced Members Posts: 382 Joined: 14-February 04 From: SoCal Member No.: 205 |
I would at least check/change all the bushings/endlinks first. Kinda maintenance stuff first. Then go drive!
You'd want to spend some time getting a feel for the car according to your driving style before you decide what you want to get next. Some people drive better soft, some like the rates higher, it's driving style. Since there's no right setup for everyone, figure out what you want/need before you go buying stuff you'll end up replacing later... |
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Dec 24 2004, 10:41 PM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
Im going to just set the alignment and try and find a trailer,oh and triple check everything.
The end link's have been changed,along with the brake fluid(way to much) I know i can drive but i think when i get to HPDE 1 i'll have to keep my confidence/cockyness to my self and just LISTEN (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Dec 25 2004, 02:20 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 449 Joined: 13-February 04 From: DFW, TX Member No.: 195 |
Haven't actually done any RR here but a few o my friends do. In knowing them and the wear on their cars, I would also suggest having a spare set of rotors just incase.
......cheapies not the high dollar ones. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) As for what to invest your money in, that I can speak on as AX and RR are parallel in this respect.....you want the seat time. Now everyone states that but I go a step further and explain. It's not only to shape up the "nut" behind the wheel but lets say you did purchase some "mods" - how would you then know what works better and what impeeds your progress......the only way is to start from scratch and build off of that. Good luck, be safe and most of all have fun. |
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Dec 26 2004, 07:08 AM
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North of the border Group: Admin Posts: 2,307 Joined: 4-February 04 From: Montreal, CANADA Member No.: 177 |
this year... I'm investing all the $ on seats and seat time (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Dec 27 2004, 05:12 PM
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Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 863 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 5 |
Seat time, seat time, seat time, and even more seat time. This should never be a question for you, ALWAYS go for seat time first, and anything else second.
The few important exceptions to this would be for repairs, maintenance, or safety upgrades. |
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Dec 28 2004, 06:50 PM
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Engine and Tools Moderator Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,859 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Lebanon TN Member No.: 6 |
QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Dec 24 2004, 01:25 PM) Ive been passing up GP on Sam's bars and 17x11 and buying some good(better) shocks!This was the right move,right? If you are limited on what to spend the money on, suspension-wise, I think shocks would be the best thing to start on. That's the impression I get from talking to Sam too. |
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