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mods for track driving
ok so I just had my STI out on the track for the second time (gateway international in StL) and I think I have a better idea about what the car needs for road racing; at least for my driving style. I was just wondering if anybody could help me with suggestions on parts or manfacturers.
1. while the car feels quite stiff in road use, in high speed esses there is is signifigant amount of body roll in the transition. the time between unloading the right side of the suspention and reloading the left leaves a breif period of YIKES. body roll is my first issue.
2. understeer at the limit, hate to say it and I rarely/never see it in daily driving but the car understeers when absolutely pushed to the limit. Any thoughts on getting a little more netural handling?
3. any good chips out there yet??? I would like more horse but not at all at the expense of low end torque.
also note of interest, I drove all day last Sat. with an Evo you can find some pics of our cars at the st louis forum of solo2.org "phil wicks drivning school pics" We both ran in the advanced section, really just a track day.
1. while the car feels quite stiff in road use, in high speed esses there is is signifigant amount of body roll in the transition. the time between unloading the right side of the suspention and reloading the left leaves a breif period of YIKES. body roll is my first issue.
2. understeer at the limit, hate to say it and I rarely/never see it in daily driving but the car understeers when absolutely pushed to the limit. Any thoughts on getting a little more netural handling?
3. any good chips out there yet??? I would like more horse but not at all at the expense of low end torque.
also note of interest, I drove all day last Sat. with an Evo you can find some pics of our cars at the st louis forum of solo2.org "phil wicks drivning school pics" We both ran in the advanced section, really just a track day.
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i think Vishnu is working on a reflash or a chip, you might check out their website for info.
as for number one, sway bars would be the first thing i'd think of. my guess is that at a 02+ WRX front and rear sway bar set (aftermarket) should bolt right onto the STi. an adjustable rear and a fixed front would probably go a ways towards taking care of issue number two.
as for number one, sway bars would be the first thing i'd think of. my guess is that at a 02+ WRX front and rear sway bar set (aftermarket) should bolt right onto the STi. an adjustable rear and a fixed front would probably go a ways towards taking care of issue number two.
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