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    2005 Gt Rallycross build

    Can you make any comments about the Feal C/Os for the S197? My impression from looking at their stuff is that they're using generic threaded shock bodies in application-specific housings like every other $1k Taiwan coilover. But if instagram is to be believed he's valving them in-house for each...
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    2005 Gt Rallycross build

    Yup, that was it. Lots of DSMs and VWs from what I remember.
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    2005 Gt Rallycross build

    Very well could be, it's been 15+ years now so I can't say for certain. I was based out of the finger lakes region (Ithaca), and I remember that they were out closer to Buffalo, so that would fit. Learned to autoX and tad rally up there too...
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    2005 Gt Rallycross build

    Yeah, I have no useful advice on your build, but I'm also posting just to voice support for it. I did two SCCA rallycross events up in western/upstate NY in the early aughts when I had a shiny new showroom stock WRX. Just tremendously fun, two events was enough to teach me that it's no place...
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    Torque arm and Watts Link added...

    I'm just a beginner when it comes to this stuff, so I'm happy to be corrected, but something below just doesn't seem to jive with anything I've read about dealing with the 3-link (unless I'm misunderstanding): I don't take issue with your technical description of roll steer, but I don't think...
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    FRPP Dynamic Suspension with K-Springs Question?

    Those look like yours, I distinctly remember being interested to see the OE TP dampers next to the Konis, and grateful you got them done (so, thanks again). The hysteresis in the Konis surprised me too... Do you happen to remember if the place you had dyno them did just the 10 in/sec CvP, or...
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    Sky Render's Build Thread

    Those are all in agreement with the rates I've been able to dig up around the internet too. The problem is, about half of those are progressive springs: FRPP (both), Eibach, maybe some of the Steedas (depending who you believe), KW,... So are those rated @ ride height? Static length? Some...
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    FRPP M-18000-C vs Koni yellows ?

    Might keep in mind that there is an OE-length Bilstein HD front strut p/n as well, for 2011+ cars. A lot is made of the improved compression stroke of the shorter version Bilstein; I wonder how much of that (if any) is negated by the inherently reduced stroke of a monotube vs. twintube, due to...
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    Suspension Advice needed, 2013 GT

    Depends what you mean by "matters". Having looked at your Koni & OE plots, as well as the Bilstein HD AFV plots, two things are clear: -Either is capable of adequately damping any of the typical "big spring" S197 lowering springs. -The rebound damping characteristics are quite different between...
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    FRPP M-18000-C vs Koni yellows ?

    I've seen posts from them indicating the 204/167 P spring rates much more recently than that image first appeared. It's entirely possible Ford 'revised' the P springs, or Vorshlag revised their testing methods in the years since those graphs were posted. Add on top that some of the...
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    Wheel Hop, and Dampers

    I just want to clarify that the information I got (and that is now posted on the TNIA website) is that the SCCA has no plans to run Dominion for Track Nights in America because they feel the current layout/conditions aren't consistent with the goals of that program. I have no information about...
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    Wheel Hop, and Dampers

    For anyone else interested, I can confirm (via an SCCA National official) that TNIA has now cancelled all planned 2016 dates at Dominion, and has no plans to run there for 'the foreseeable future'. Really a shame, as this is literally a brand new road course, and the closest one to DC. In-car...
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    First Autocross in an S197

    I'm not nearly as experienced as some here, but from my point of view it depends what your goal is. Faster times? Tires. And tires again. Those PZ Nero all-seasons are hamstringing you awfully, guaranteed. Did I mention you want better tires yet? Tires likely won't change the balance of the...
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    Brake review

    Well, have a set of the StopTech 309 series (old 'Street Performance' now called simply 'Sport') pads at home waiting to go on the car, along with ATE Type 200 fluid for a full flush. Not really expecting any dramatic differences for daily driving duties, but reviews are nearly universally good...
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    rear suspension rattle

    Mods list says you have a Steeda upper arm w/ poly bushing too? Is it possible that bushing is shot? Or the loss of compliance from the housing mount moving from rubber to poly caused you some binding that wasn't there before and you're hearing the results of that?
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