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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
07-20-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 15,128
Posted By autoxer6

To help clarify a few comments the apex of the...

To help clarify a few comments the apex of the corner is the tightest radius and slowest point of the corner.

The point where you touch the apex curbing may come before, at, or after the apex of...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
06-28-2018, 11:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,221
Posted By autoxer6

A smaller tire will generally wear faster than a...

A smaller tire will generally wear faster than a larger tire. You need to move to a harder compound to get more life. Or just buy cheaper tires.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-25-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,179
Posted By autoxer6

The simple solution would be to put in 50 weight...

The simple solution would be to put in 50 weight oil, run it as it is, then when oil temps hit 300 ish, back off for a couple of laps, then start pushing again.

The oil temp warning comes on at...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-07-2018, 06:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,992
Posted By autoxer6

*It may sound backwards, but I feel like I...

*It may sound backwards, but I feel like I learned more with the lower grip tires those first few years. They were less forgiving to mistakes like over-driving corner entry, and not being smooth with...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-08-2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,523
Posted By autoxer6

At road america its usually the sustained...

At road america its usually the sustained laterial G's through the carousel that kills motors. I wonder if your pickup is really far back.

Keep in mind oil has to drain back through the head to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-27-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,670
Posted By autoxer6

I am a team owner for Ludicrous Speed. A V6 MR2....

I am a team owner for Ludicrous Speed. A V6 MR2. We were the fastest car at Road America this year. We have run the car for about 230 hours. I've got 10 hours W2W at Road America in the last...
Forum: C5 General
04-12-2017, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
[Z06] Ti exhaust
Views: 1,576
Posted By autoxer6

Someone with a tig welder and two regulators can...

Someone with a tig welder and two regulators can weld that. You need to back purge the tube (fill it with argon).

Welding Ti tube is not hard, but it is not common.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
01-29-2017, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,544
Posted By autoxer6

May I ask what price the car sold for? I'm...

May I ask what price the car sold for? I'm looking for some price benchmarks.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
06-10-2016, 11:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 723
Posted By autoxer6

WTB C6 or C6 with Roll Cage

I'm looking for a C5 or C6 with a good roll cage. Please let me know of any available.

Chris Shay
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-11-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,677
Posted By autoxer6

Jeremy, What lateral G's are you expecting?...

Jeremy,
What lateral G's are you expecting? 1.4?

Also, I dont think there are many long sustained corners at pikes peak. Not like the carousel at Road America.

The LS6 overfilled 1 qt works...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
03-28-2016, 11:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,906
Posted By autoxer6

This is very interesting depending on what it...

This is very interesting depending on what it actually is. Software, hardware, hydraulics, etc.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
03-19-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 801
Posted By autoxer6

Start at 35 front, 32 rear. If they get hot, you...

Start at 35 front, 32 rear. If they get hot, you can bleed some air off.

The car will work fine around 35 and 40 psi Front pressure,so you dont need to worry about this much. Rear should be a...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
02-08-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 16,466
Posted By autoxer6

I replaced my own clutch pack on my C5Z since I...

I replaced my own clutch pack on my C5Z since I would commonly get wheel spin on concrete with hoosiers. The breakaway torque was about 60. One belleville washer was cracked. I replaced them with...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-30-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 776
Posted By autoxer6

Bump, you should be watching this...

Bump, you should be watching this...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
01-29-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,425
Posted By autoxer6

He sold the car.

He sold the car.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing Classifieds
01-26-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 658
Posted By autoxer6

WTB: C5 Corvette with roll cage

I'm looking for a race prepped C5 or C5Z with a good roll cage. Engine is not needed.

Thanks,
Chris
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
01-15-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,103
Posted By autoxer6

How about the BFG Rival. Or if you are willing...

How about the BFG Rival. Or if you are willing to trade life for more grip, then the Rival S.

This would be my choice for a street and track tire.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-28-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,679
Posted By autoxer6

C7 bumper durability & Autocross Cones

How durable is the front bumper, rocker panel, and rear quarter panel on the base C7 corvette? Will it take typical cone hits from autocross and survive? The C4 - C6 were generally good. Cold...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
12-09-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,685
Posted By autoxer6

I raced against this car with my MR2. Running a...

I raced against this car with my MR2. Running a detuned motor and
"street tires" makes this vette reliable. It increases the safety factor engineers design into the loaded parts. Torque through...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-15-2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By autoxer6

I just checked there again. No luck. I would...

I just checked there again. No luck. I would like to see Fuji.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-07-2015, 01:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By autoxer6

The car appeared to behave well enough. I...

The car appeared to behave well enough. I suggest focusing on feeling the weight transfer. There is more grip out there in the transitions. Corner entry and exit. You just need to get the...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
11-07-2015, 01:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,569
Posted By autoxer6

Hoosier A6 and A7 are DOT legal and much faster...

Hoosier A6 and A7 are DOT legal and much faster than the other tires you mentioned.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-30-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,410
Posted By autoxer6

Carbotech street and race temp pads are made of...

Carbotech street and race temp pads are made of the same materials, so it's just fine to swap between. The rotor will already be bedded to work with the other pad.

To the OP: It's good to try...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-25-2015, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,410
Posted By autoxer6

Pads, especially race pads, dont like to bed over...

Pads, especially race pads, dont like to bed over a different type of pad. You should consider turning the rotors first. Also, the ST43 isn't going to get to operating temperature on the street. ...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
10-25-2015, 01:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,303
Posted By autoxer6

Nice Run!

Nice Run!
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