recklessOP

liar... tongue.gif welcome. smile.gif

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can't wait to see it on track... graemlins/thumb.gif

graemlins/popcorn.gif [ 02. March 2005, 11:12 AM: Message edited by: recklessOP ]

A LOT! i've been so busy with school i haven't really touched it in the past 6 months... redface.gif right now i've got it stripped down to the frame. been working my way thru the suspension and brakes. i still haven't decided what i'm going to do for a transmission. it's a 85 corvette btw. i'm hoping to race VVC... smile.gif i posted some pics of the tear down last year: http://trackaddicts.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=375

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need to finish my car...

welcome!

any restrictions on fuel..?

pushed the guard rail in...

btw, the 911 really isn't the 'superior' car a lot of people make it out to be... yes, they have a solid racing record, but a good part of that comes down to class rules, experience, and sheer numbers... first of all, the engine location doesn't make a whole lot of sense. a 'proper' performance car has the engine mid (not rear) mounted for good weight distribution and a low polar moment of inertia. in the 911's case, tradition wins out. the car has been rear engined for so long we'll never see it changed, despite the fact that a mid engine layout is 'superior'... second, the suspension really isn't anything to brag about. front struts with either a semi trailing arm or multi link IRS. the 'ideal' performance car would have double wishbones front and rear. don't believe me? look at any purpose built racing car. struts and trailing arms are used because they package well, not because they perform better... that said, the cars do have their strengths. the boxer engines give a lower cg... i do like the cars. they've got a lot of 'character' and a lot of potential. they just aren't the best piece of engineering... [ 28. February 2005, 05:09 PM: Message edited by: recklessOP ]

the problem with older 911s (pre 993) is the rear suspension. it's a semi trailing arm setup iirc. more spring rate to limit travel will help, but you lose grip over rough pavement. unless you're insane, i don't think you don't want to trail brake an older 911. the newer cars (993 and up) have a much improved multi link setup out back, with (i'm assuming) much better toe control. lots of cars will snap oversteer. fox chassis mustangs do it too when the rear suspension binds up... [ 01. March 2005, 04:33 PM: Message edited by: recklessOP ]

rumor is they won't be ferrari powered much longer...

[ 20. February 2005, 12:19 AM: Message edited by: recklessOP ]

this? http://www.mulsannescorner.com/mugenv8.jpg it's a race motor. honda builds V10s too. your point..?

if you want the 'best', $6000 will buy you a set of triple adjustable moton shocks/struts... tongue.gif anyways, bilstein and koni both sell a good shock. for control arms, i'll second maximum motorsports. quality, track proven parts. i installed a set of their subframe connectors on my '02, and the fit was excellent. as far as springs, ford racing c springs are hard to beat for the money (~$120). if you're concerned about handling, don't lower the car excessively.

budget? intended use?

the wing rocks. now put the splitter back on... tongue.gif

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he's running in SM for one of two reasons: a) he's an idiot b) his car isn't 'basically stock' if you want to compare times with the SM cars, go ahead. misclassifying your car doesn't make any sense...

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nothing too fancy. the forged pistons and rods are supplied by diamond and manley (who also supplies the rods for the 03 cobra) respectively. ford uses the same suppliers (gerlach-werke and teksid) for the forged crank and aluminum block/heads they use in the cobra...

still the ugliest car ever built... tongue.gif

he's the one running his mouth. that thread in meetings and events isn't the first time either... anyone who can't place higher than 6th at a regional event talking shit about a multi time national champion is going to get flamed...