SE autocross and suspension thread.

[pictsidhe]

Yes, I looked at that possibility too. I think the spot weld flange above the top link needs some trimming, but then one could clamp on a machined bracket with a new hole above and forward from the existing upper pivot. Clamping to the flat where the existing hole is would provide enough stability.

I already have two holes in my bar, so bracket stability should be fine. It's tough stuff to drill. I did manage to squish the stock bar flat while it was on the car with a hydraulic crimp tool. But the somewhat thicker 918 bar needed beating with a sledgehammer.

 

[SE_PDX]

No setup tips, but I did enter my first 'real' autocross last weekend. Rainy conditions, but I was surprised how well the Hankook Ventus (OE tires) did in the wet. I heard that the better AX tires never got hot enough that day. I ran in Sport mode with full metal nannies since I'm still learning the ropes. That's it until March for autocross at PIR. I will need new tires for next season.

Anyways I was 2nd in Novice class on Saturday and 1st in "Not for points" class on Sunday, ahead of several Miatas, GR86etc, and Corvettes. My clean laps were 6-7 seconds off the raw winners' times over a mid-50's second course. My navigation skills need a lot of work :0

I rode in a Miata that podiumed on Saturday and a Golf R that won on Sunday - bonkers! I also rode in a CHEVY VOLT of all things that was 2 sec faster than I was on a 60 second lap. He normally runs a 350Z(?) but not in the rain. To be fair, his driving was very smooth and his lines were impeccable for that vehicle. The Cybertruck was a bull in a China closet but it looked like he was having fun.

 

[Giosan]

No setup tips, but I did enter my first 'real' autocross last weekend. Rainy conditions, but I was surprised how well the Hankook Ventus (OE tires) did in the wet. I heard that the better AX tires never got hot enough that day. I ran in Sport mode with full metal nannies since I'm still learning the ropes. That's it until March for autocross at PIR. I will need new tires for next season.

Anyways I was 2nd in Novice class on Saturday and 1st in "Not for points" class on Sunday, ahead of several Miatas, GR86etc, and Corvettes. My clean laps were 6-7 seconds off the raw winners' times over a mid-50's second course. My navigation skills need a lot of work :0

I rode in a Miata that podiumed on Saturday and a Golf R that won on Sunday - bonkers! I also rode in a CHEVY VOLT of all things that was 2 sec faster than I was on a 60 second lap. He normally runs a 350Z(?) but not in the rain. To be fair, his driving was very smooth and his lines were impeccable for that vehicle. The Cybertruck was a bull in a China closet but it looked like he was having fun.

You'll be surprised how much better the car brakes and handles with proper 200tw tires.