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Old 14-06-2009, 03:58 PM   #21
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I had a long hit out with the tyres today. I put 36psi into them warm, not hot or cold.

A regular round-a-about that I use that is a little off camber, I can normally circle it at 50kph. But today I was hitting 65kph and was able to control the rear using lift off oversteer. Which caught me by surprise to be totally honest the 1st time. 2nd time around I was more ready. And it was very easy to do so.

I'm curious as to how this will effect the handling at 100kph or more? Will I need a big gay GT wing?
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Old 14-06-2009, 04:05 PM   #22
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dont get a gay wing PLEASE
just loosen off your rear strut bars a little, it should make heaps of difference. a 1/8th of a turn on both sides should allow a little more lat pivot in the struts and should prevent liftoff. i cant get my rear to lift of at all, if u remember back to skidpad, cus i dont have a rear brace at all so the top is free to flex with the body
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Old 14-06-2009, 04:09 PM   #23
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with my 18s fitted, i cannot make the rear end break free.
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Old 14-06-2009, 04:11 PM   #24
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oh
i stil think that losening it a little will work
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Old 01-07-2009, 07:38 PM   #25
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new engine and suspension in the next 4 weeks.
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Old 01-07-2009, 07:48 PM   #26
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getting the coilovers rebuilt? and hoping no more smoke
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Old 01-07-2009, 07:54 PM   #27
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i typed new suspension. and yes no smoke also.
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Old 01-07-2009, 07:59 PM   #28
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coilovers or just some decent springs/struts combo?
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Old 01-07-2009, 08:02 PM   #29
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coilovers w/ softer springs.
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Old 02-07-2009, 08:28 AM   #30
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just found out the BC coilovers do not come with camber adjustable front tops for a ba astina. uber gay... no shopping for something else.
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can u use the camber plates from the D2?
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Old 02-07-2009, 05:34 PM   #32
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BC coilovers are a definate NO for now. They have no kits available with pillow ball camber adjustable top. Only rubber ones. And they have no interest in developing them as their isn't a market for it.
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Old 02-07-2009, 06:02 PM   #33
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I'm curious as to how this will effect the handling at 100kph or more? Will I need a big gay GT wing?
Yes!!! Get the Biggest, Gayest wing you can find and then you'll comand respect. Something at least another cars height above the roof line and a good 30cm sticking out either side.

PFFT! Could you imagine!
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Old 02-07-2009, 06:18 PM   #34
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Old 02-07-2009, 07:06 PM   #35
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Yeah ryan that'll do but good luck fitting it to ur car
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Old 26-07-2009, 07:08 AM   #36
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUjA9ORPlss

dropped a new vid in my readers ride.
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Old 26-07-2009, 05:51 PM   #37
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brought 2 1kg fire extinguishers thursday night. 2 for 1 deal.

pick up 2 stocko front seats (series 3) tomorrow.

pick up new engine next week.
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Old 27-07-2009, 04:09 PM   #38
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picked up 2 2nd hand front seats. drivers is a little twisted which i'm dissapointed about. the rails look fine though. didn't realize it until i got home. seller is 90mins drive away. but i'll just swap the newer backrest with the original seat. passenger seat is perfect.

so i'll probably have some rails up for sale soon.

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Old 27-07-2009, 04:16 PM   #39
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Nice can't wait to meet your car ryan
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Old 27-07-2009, 05:11 PM   #40
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awesome man sounds like i should of gave u myn
or those ones r black n myn are gray ay?
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