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.

 

[pictsidhe]

Do you have part numbers for the camber correction hubs?

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31-21-6-892-533​

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Carrier Left 312010​

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$259.09​

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$259.09​

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31-21-6-892-534​

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Carrier Right 312010​

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$259.09​

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$259.09​

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31-20-6-866-022​

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Collar Screw With Spring 889520​

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$15.26​

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$30.52​

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The collar screw are the axle bolts that the manual says should only be used once. You are also supposed to change bolts holding the bearings to the hub carrier. My local Mini dealer has good prices on parts online. If I collect, no shipping This is still a rather pricey way to get an extra 0.5° of camber. It is legal for all SCCA solo classes, though.