Endlinks whiteline vs kartboy
04-16-2013, 12:06 AM
#47
but I am running some RCE sway bars all around both set at full stiff. Once i install my coils though I will be putting the front sway to soft to get a little more rotation.
04-16-2013, 12:41 AM
#48
Thing with the stages is that I wanted to get an overall complete change from what I have. I did want stages and will continue to build on top of what I purchased of course. Flukewrx took me for a ride tonight and damn... Is it nice or what! As for auto cross I figured it was helmet only just had to be sure!! Thanks
Last edited by oshrizak; 04-16-2013 at 12:52 AM.
04-16-2013, 09:10 AM
#49
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AutoX is a great way to learn and figure out the things that work in the real world, however what gets you the best course time at an AutoX may not be ideal for daily street driving.
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04-16-2013, 11:58 AM
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If people knew the spring rate/sway bar combo we run in our track car they wouldn't believe me and that's with a car that's sits 53/47 weight bias not a nose heavy pig like all AWD 4 bangers come like from the factory.
The issue with a heavy front bias AWD car is when it's pushed to it's limits it starts to drive like a front wheel drive, the front end requires more compliance to allow it too bite.
The issue with a heavy front bias AWD car is when it's pushed to it's limits it starts to drive like a front wheel drive, the front end requires more compliance to allow it too bite.
04-16-2013, 11:59 AM
#52
Don't forget setting your car up to oversteer easily is good for auto-x low speed, but may impact your high speed cornering stability.
Don't you still have to run a stiffer spring in the front due to the motor weight?
Don't you still have to run a stiffer spring in the front due to the motor weight?
Last edited by slow04wrx; 04-16-2013 at 12:02 PM.
04-16-2013, 12:35 PM
#54
Edit confirmed that they have a stiffer spring rate:
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Race...wering-Springs
Last edited by oshrizak; 04-16-2013 at 01:11 PM.
04-23-2013, 06:09 PM
#55
Well gentlemen 
after waiting for so long my order is coming in on the 25th.. Going to contact Mert for an install/maintenance for next week or on Friday if he has space. Pictures will be included as well as a video that my friend will video tape of how it looks / handles. Thanks to everyone for the help.. I still need to buy endlinks which I will do most likely tomorrow.
after waiting for so long my order is coming in on the 25th.. Going to contact Mert for an install/maintenance for next week or on Friday if he has space. Pictures will be included as well as a video that my friend will video tape of how it looks / handles. Thanks to everyone for the help.. I still need to buy endlinks which I will do most likely tomorrow.
04-23-2013, 06:42 PM
#56
If people knew the spring rate/sway bar combo we run in our track car they wouldn't believe me and that's with a car that's sits 53/47 weight bias not a nose heavy pig like all AWD 4 bangers come like from the factory.
The issue with a heavy front bias AWD car is when it's pushed to it's limits it starts to drive like a front wheel drive, the front end requires more compliance to allow it too bite.
The issue with a heavy front bias AWD car is when it's pushed to it's limits it starts to drive like a front wheel drive, the front end requires more compliance to allow it too bite.
04-26-2013, 11:58 PM
#57
Alright guys, so after a long day in the shop my car is fixed! Got the steering rack bushings installed, koni's and springs installed.. Now all I need is an alignment! I forgot to question Mert about the alignment so I am wondering if it changes from factory spec (which I am sure it does) and I am wondering what it should be at.
Coming soon.. I am getting the front bump steer bushings as well as the sway bars installed most likely next week if my order comes in
BTW, the drive feels 10x better even without an alignment lol the car doesnt pull but you can see the steering wheel is completely off center. Handles bumps and what not like a champ and I decided to go for a little spirited driving in the hills over here took turns insanely well
Coming soon.. I am getting the front bump steer bushings as well as the sway bars installed most likely next week if my order comes in
BTW, the drive feels 10x better even without an alignment lol the car doesnt pull but you can see the steering wheel is completely off center. Handles bumps and what not like a champ and I decided to go for a little spirited driving in the hills over here took turns insanely well
04-27-2013, 02:07 AM
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One thing I wish I did a long time ago was the whiteline roll center kit. Is that what you mean by the bump steer bushings?
If you're getting those soon, wait to get your alignment. My toe was almost off an entire degree after I put those on!!
If you're getting those soon, wait to get your alignment. My toe was almost off an entire degree after I put those on!!
04-27-2013, 09:55 AM
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I had to go to a shop since I was getting other stuff done anyways and I doubt I had the right tools to even do it. So far I love the feel of it and if you are around the Peninsula or the East Bay you can check it out.. my car is currently kick *** with what I have done with it and now seeing the drop it gave my car.. I dont think I will be going 18".. I hate the look of huge wheels on a lowered car just not my style.
