Autocross help

[DILYSI Dave]

the Dave in my post was for SoundGuyDave

Copy. Didn't know he autocrossed.

 

[Jefro]

NT05s are street tires. They are not drag radials. You're thinking of the NT555R or NT05R.

The main difference between the '555s and '05s is the treadwear rating. The NT05s are much stickier but don't last as long.

Right. Didn't put the "R" behind it to differentiate but you got the point. Was trying to help the OP with the comp tire breakdown from what he already has. He's basically trying to convert a car setup for the strip to a car for the track.

 

[GOTTORQ]

It would be nice if the parts list was broken down to : rims(brands/weight/cost) tires(brands/compounds/cost) suspension(coil overs/shocks/springs/LCA/UCA/brands) sway bars(front/rear/brands), watts link(brands). And section for driving tips

 

[SoundGuyDave]

Driving tips I can do, at least from the open-track perspective, but the rest is going to change so often, it'll be useless as a sticky. Prices will change, offerings will change, etc. Hell, the wheels I use are discontinued already, and they're only a couple of years old.

 

[GOTTORQ]

So perhaps everything I mentioned minus pricing. Keep the driving tips, and maybe even add definitions. I had a few questions of "what the hell" is he talking about. For example (apexs, under-tired, etc?)

 

[Whiskey11]

So perhaps everything I mentioned minus pricing. Keep the driving tips, and maybe even add definitions. I had a few questions of "what the hell" is he talking about. For example (apexs, under-tired, etc?)

Like specifically what did you have questions on?

 

[Jefro]

I just started this year and was told to start with basic suspension upgrades, (springs/shocks), first and when I can push the car and figure out what it needed next for my driving style to add a bit at a time. I started with Steeda Ultralite springs, Koni Str T's, BMR adj panhard bar, & TPS steel braided brake lines. I'm about to switch out to higher temp brake fluid. It is a good starting point for me. I was having a blast and my car was handling really well. After a couple sessions, I determined a couple more things that I could utilize that I'm working on now. Better than overdoing it from the get go.

 

[Morris]

I don't think you are going to get that write up from Sam. Unless his mind set has taken a 180 with regard to providing his information and sales. I would love to see recommended parts lists for each class of racing or for a dd etc but its not gonna happen. He is going to ask a prospective customer to call. I'm not in any way attempting to speak for him just stating my opinion based on past exp.

 

[Random Asshole]

Driving tips I can do, at least from the open-track perspective, but the rest is going to change so often, it'll be useless as a sticky. Prices will change, offerings will change, etc. Hell, the wheels I use are discontinued already, and they're only a couple of years old.

Oh, no. The people WANT the Saga of Dave. Hell, I think if you just took every thread you've posted that was over 5 lines long, you could have a book. But seriously, your posts are gold to the young'ns or even the members been here for years that are converting over to the "dark side". The basics are all there. Hell, I might just copy and paste some of the better ones and skim them down.

Sorry, no more hijack.

 

[Vorshlag-Fair]

It would be nice if the parts list was broken down to : rims(brands/weight/cost) tires(brands/compounds/cost) suspension(coil overs/shocks/springs/LCA/UCA/brands) sway bars(front/rear/brands), watts link(brands). And section for driving tips

I've got my "S197 handling recipe" post more generic than that, without the prices or even brands in some cases. It is more like: "this matters most, then this is next, and this doesn't do much, and these popular things hurt performance". I worked on it a couple of hours last night and its already over 25,000 words. Sheesh... I will break it up into multiple posts. I already have it broken up into "autocross handling + track car handling + how to order/buy an S197".

 

[stkjock]

Terry - when you are ready to post that PM me first and well get it stickied

 

[Sam Strano]

I don't think you are going to get that write up from Sam. Unless his mind set has taken a 180 with regard to providing his information and sales. I would love to see recommended parts lists for each class of racing or for a dd etc but its not gonna happen. He is going to ask a prospective customer to call. I'm not in any way attempting to speak for him just stating my opinion based on past exp.

I do ask folks to call... because a conversation between two adults is a lot more productive than a bunch of emails zinging back and forth that lack detail, and tend to beg more questions. Also, I've grown tired of giving hard earned information away to complete strangers, and have learned that most people have a conscience and when they realize I'm a real person who's trying to help them, and sells parts for a very fair price, that they are less inclined to just take the information and run. I'm here to help, but I'm also here to make a living.

If you want to just consult and not buy parts, we can arrange that for a fee. And I do this for some folks who have all the parts they need or want. I don't think it's at all unreasonable considering I've proven I know what I'm doing time and again. If I had to prove it and was a complete unknown I'd be a lot more liberal about spewing all kinds of minutia around.

Bear in mind, I am known to be blunt... but also very fair. If you have something that will work, I'm not going to try and sell you something else. If you want something that will be a mess, I will try and NOT sell that to you (which sometimes gets me in trouble because some folks want what they want, and really don't want help.... if that's the case then just order online).

If I had all the time in the world, and had 10 folks working for me doing all the stuff I do everyday, I might be more inclined to just chit-chat with everyone regardless... But I'm super busy running this place and keeping up with the business I have, and supporting those customers. In fact, I am leaving tonight after work, driving 8 hours, to teach an Evolution School in Danville VA tomorrow at 8Am, because I like to try and help people.

 

[Sam Strano]

I just started this year and was told to start with basic suspension upgrades, (springs/shocks), first and when I can push the car and figure out what it needed next for my driving style to add a bit at a time. I started with Steeda Ultralite springs, Koni Str T's, BMR adj panhard bar, & TPS steel braided brake lines. I'm about to switch out to higher temp brake fluid. It is a good starting point for me. I was having a blast and my car was handling really well. After a couple sessions, I determined a couple more things that I could utilize that I'm working on now. Better than overdoing it from the get go.

This is very much how I like to work. Basics first, then re-evaluate as you gain experience with the car, the changes, etc. Keeps folks from overbuying and wasting money on things they might not need. I just try and make sure we don't start with parts that will automatically end up redundant as we move forward.

 

[Jefro]

This is very much how I like to work. Basics first, then re-evaluate as you gain experience with the car, the changes, etc. Keeps folks from overbuying and wasting money on things they might not need. I just try and make sure we don't start with parts that will automatically end up redundant as we move forward.

That's why I spoke with you on the phone and bought my Koni's from you!! I'm loving the setup!!