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Posted by lpj (Member # 6125) on :
 
Ran @ Buttonwillow for the 1st. time in early April. What a KICK!!
I have a 90 LX 5.0 that still has stock heads & cam, but I've added 1.7:1 rockers, an intake and headers, 70mm TB, 76mm MAS and 24# injectors plus a K&N. It has a 5 spd. 7 3.73 gears.
It has full length subframe connectors, strut tower brace, cambre/caster platesthe chassis HD rear control arms, panhard bar & adjustable rear sway bar. the springs lower the car about 1-1/2" and are 650#/" in front and 200#/" in the rear. Shocks are KYB adjustables. Brakes are 13" Cobra's in front and MK VII's in the rear.
The tires are 245/45/17 Flakens with a treadwear index of 360.
I got out run by most of the cars and after talking to several guys out there I came away with this:
Aside from my lack of skills, I need -
1. Sticky tires. Nitto NT01's or maybe TOYO RA1's.
2. Stiffer springs. I am looking seriously at going to coil overs and a torque arm. Maximum Motor Sports looks like a good product.
3. Don't have an opinion on shocks, but assume I will have to change to go to Coil overs.
4. Need a better seat and restraints. Looking at Corbeau because they have a road race style that will fit my big butt.
5. Will add a 6 piont bar.

Comments please! i am new to alot of this and do not have $$$ to waste.
 
Posted by poisonpony96 (Member # 3942) on :
 
yes those tire u have now are way to hard. Bfg is coming out with a new road racing tire that is street legal. also the torque arm setup is sweet my car hooks really well out back. I was planning on going out there as soon as i get my car corner weighed. and differant tire wheel setup. The guys at maximum motorsport are really cool to talk to about setting up your suspenion.
 
Posted by acmikee (Member # 5568) on :
 
check out the NASA site and look up CMC or american iron on how to set up your car.
www.nasaproracing.com
 
Posted by lpj (Member # 6125) on :
 
Thanks to both of you.
 
Posted by SF Coupe (Member # 1810) on :
 
If you're just getting started I'd stay away from R compound tires. Those tires are not as forgiving as street tires, meaning that they don't let you know when they're about to lose adhesion like a street tire will. They can easily put a beginner into the wall. Plus they hide a lot of your mistakes, also not good for a beginner. I like my Goodyear Eagle GS-D3, and I'll probably get one more set before I switch to R comp tires. Go for the coil overs if you're really going to get into road racing, they are lighter and will allow you to run a higher wheel rate. Get the MM bilstein kit or Griggs if you like quality parts. I have the MM bilstein kit, it works great on my car. Safety is always a good thing. As I get quicker and quicker at the track I'm really wishing I had spent some money on a cage and a good 6 point harness.
 
Posted by GOT 50 (Member # 1960) on :
 
If you guys would like somone to go auto x-sing / road racing Ie: thunderhill infineon let me know. I would love to do a HDPE or similar event. My 65 mustang should be finished by next weekend with full Maier racing suspension. Personally I am looking for some guidance due to teh fact I have never participated in an event yet and am a little timid.

Thanks eric
 
Posted by lpj (Member # 6125) on :
 
SF Coupe, you are right about the sticky tires. it is quite a temptation to go out and get some really good tires, but i will probably practice on these for a while.

GOT 5.0, go to a HPDE event or one sponsered by someone like Speed Ventures. i went to their event @ buttonwillow and it was great. they help the timid as well as the bold and too bold. good people.
 




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