so, you like to get dirty?
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so, you like to get dirty?
Here's a chance to learn how rally drivers do it, not only the ins and outs of timing procedures and event operations, but also a chance to develop some driving skills that you can use in the real world-
http://www.rimoftheworldrally.com/CR...RS_School.html
Yes, it does mean a trip to Ridgecrest, but unless we decide to do another one up here, it might be the only chance for a while...
http://www.rimoftheworldrally.com/CR...RS_School.html
Yes, it does mean a trip to Ridgecrest, but unless we decide to do another one up here, it might be the only chance for a while...
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hoping my shoulder is fully healed by then... I should have stayed her for NYE and gone on your drive.... instead I drove back from Tahoe on the 1st with a gimpy arm from a shoulder dislocation 
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my wrist was hurt pretty bad for a week, then it healed, but cars tease you so much, youre like " i wanna turn the wheel fast around this sexy turn" but you end up driving like a grandma to stay out of pain!
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you can continue the GT4 lap times thread, i miss that, i need to start up again.
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1 month notice?!?!? AAARGH I wish I knew about this earlier... I'm not single so I need more advanced notice.
Is there a mailing list for this stuff? Will another school be done this year?
Is there a mailing list for this stuff? Will another school be done this year?
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Does one need stock suspension, or should I say is stock suspension recommended for this? I have Koni struts and eibach springs that I cannot raise. Seems like the class would be awesome. Also what tires would one recommend?
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what about those on pretty stiff suspension setups? ie lowered on coilovers etc... I mean I guess if its a flat dirt surface it should be fine, but shouldn't the suspension be softened up a bit? Maybe lower the dampers? Should any adjustments be made to RSB's?
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i have KYB AGX, softest setting feels softer than my moms OBS, i mean its really soft, and im on eibach pro kit springs. i have a few rallyXs on them. Im a little lower than stock, i can fit a hand under the rear wheel tightly.
Also rear sway helps rotate around cones a lot.
but a pothole is a pothole no matter what suspension you have, i mean as long as it isnt track or super aggressive you should be fine.
this also sounds like a nice area, so im sure its graded and taken care of, the only rallyx's you have to watch out for are the new sites that have never been used, they can get chunky.
Also rear sway helps rotate around cones a lot.
but a pothole is a pothole no matter what suspension you have, i mean as long as it isnt track or super aggressive you should be fine.
this also sounds like a nice area, so im sure its graded and taken care of, the only rallyx's you have to watch out for are the new sites that have never been used, they can get chunky.