Autocrossed today, oh what an alignment, bushing, spring,,,
10-05-2008, 10:08 PM
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Autocrossed today, oh what an alignment, bushing, spring,,,
ball joints, DRM brackets, tie rods can do for a 140k mile Vette.
Sure did run well. Not that I can compare it to last suspension, or alignment. But, she was under more control and I really was trying to push it.
I got quite a few compliments on well she ran and handled by a few SCCA members. All in all a good day. Now I will wait for the results of the 08 C6, 07 C6 with Hoosiers and Hotchkis sway bars (both Z51's). If I am close or faster, than I will feel accomplished.
Sure did run well. Not that I can compare it to last suspension, or alignment. But, she was under more control and I really was trying to push it.
I got quite a few compliments on well she ran and handled by a few SCCA members. All in all a good day. Now I will wait for the results of the 08 C6, 07 C6 with Hoosiers and Hotchkis sway bars (both Z51's). If I am close or faster, than I will feel accomplished.
10-05-2008, 10:43 PM
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Think it is anti-squat. There was a thread where he was gauging interest in selling some, and the thread explained it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=drm+brackets
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...t=drm+brackets
10-05-2008, 11:23 PM
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ball joints, DRM brackets, tie rods can do for a 140k mile Vette.
Sure did run well. Not that I can compare it to last suspension, or alignment. But, she was under more control and I really was trying to push it.
I got quite a few compliments on well she ran and handled by a few SCCA members. All in all a good day. Now I will wait for the results of the 08 C6, 07 C6 with Hoosiers and Hotchkis sway bars (both Z51's). If I am close or faster, than I will feel accomplished.
Sure did run well. Not that I can compare it to last suspension, or alignment. But, she was under more control and I really was trying to push it.
I got quite a few compliments on well she ran and handled by a few SCCA members. All in all a good day. Now I will wait for the results of the 08 C6, 07 C6 with Hoosiers and Hotchkis sway bars (both Z51's). If I am close or faster, than I will feel accomplished.
The alignment thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...833&highlight=
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10-05-2008, 11:46 PM
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Is this with the "bad" alignment numbers? Remember the "excessive" rear camber.
The alignment thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...833&highlight=
The alignment thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...833&highlight=
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10-06-2008, 12:22 AM
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With all that sage advice on how terrible it would be with that much rear camber, are you sure your vision wasn't "blurred" when you saw the timeslip?
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10-06-2008, 12:38 AM
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It kept getting better, as I went 32.5, 32. 2, 31.9, 31.7. The tires started getting warmer too, not sticky gooey warm, but warmer. Its a shame I dont have sticky tires, or that SCCA doesnt allow tire warmers.Another thing too, it felt good with me driving, and everyone has different styles of driving. But, I liked it and it made me feel confident, as opposed to original autocross alignment, which was very little camber. I know I was pitching it harder in the turns. We will see with the comparisons to the other Vette drivers, as they are very consistent.
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10-06-2008, 11:26 PM
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Corvette C6 ZO6 2008 (aka PENOR X10SHN) w/ alignment and Hoosiers 28.186 FTD
Corvette C6 Z51 w/ sway Bars and Hoosiers 29.923
Corvette C6 Z51 stock 33.231
Corvette C4 w/ZO7 alignment BFG KD's (Me) 31.749
Porsche GT3 28.213 with Michelin Pilots??
BSP 240Z 28.257
Corvette C6 Z51 w/ sway Bars and Hoosiers 29.923
Corvette C6 Z51 stock 33.231
Corvette C4 w/ZO7 alignment BFG KD's (Me) 31.749
Porsche GT3 28.213 with Michelin Pilots??
BSP 240Z 28.257
10-08-2008, 12:11 AM
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Do you have 18" or 17" wheels? Used R compound or slicks are around $50 each plus shipping(must be high to Hawaii.) Major improvement on our lowly C4's.
10-08-2008, 03:02 PM
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Being in the service, our dental plan isnt all that much. We are limited to 1200 dollars a year, which is barely one crown and a root canal. So, I am not complaining as my medical is great, technically and financially, but they said her teeth arent covered even though it wasnt cosmetic, it was an accident. She had over 10 weeks with her jaw wired shut, and enough liquid Oxcycodeine? spelling?, to tranquilize the forum here.
So, tires, and 2 wheels are just not in my budget right now.
So, tires, and 2 wheels are just not in my budget right now.
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10-12-2008, 11:14 PM
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