1G possible for WRX??
I would think so. I am not sure though. Mods woud be: bigger rims, really good tires, coilover suspension witht the proper weight distribution and damper setup(good suspension tuning), bigger f and r swaybars, suspension bushings(urathane), maybe alk, better f and rear endlinks. These are all guesses of cousre but if you had all of this and maybe more it would get you there.? My 2 cents
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It is the July edition of SCC they got a STI to do .98g with the Praxis air suspension, stock rubber and Hotchkis anti roll bars, adj rear toe links and front camber plates...
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Yes, it's definitely possible. Rip out your interior, front subframe, radio, a/c, replace exhaust with 3" straight through, weld in a cage, put on a set of coilovers with 900 lb springs and damping to match, light set of 17s with 245/45 Hoosiers, some nice and stiff front and rear sway bars, new RSB mounts (you'll need them, trust me), a proper cornerweighting, suspension setup, and race alignment should net you 1.0g.
Unless you do a lot drive around a lot on 400 foot skidpads, this figure is completely meaningless. You'll do a lot better to focus more on spring rates, dampers, and sway bars that improve outright cornering power, transitional stability, neutralize handling, and improve turn-in while retaining some ability of the suspension to provide decent ride and NVH characteristics. The last thing we need on this board is another person crying about how they are disgusted and sickened by the stiff and incompliant ride of their Subaru.
Unless you do a lot drive around a lot on 400 foot skidpads, this figure is completely meaningless. You'll do a lot better to focus more on spring rates, dampers, and sway bars that improve outright cornering power, transitional stability, neutralize handling, and improve turn-in while retaining some ability of the suspension to provide decent ride and NVH characteristics. The last thing we need on this board is another person crying about how they are disgusted and sickened by the stiff and incompliant ride of their Subaru.
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Dude what are you talking about your post makes no sense....They pulled .98g in the STI with what I listed above....Have you even read the article in the mag???
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Damn, what B.S!
This stupid ATI Terminator Focus pulled 1.02G on the skidpad in SCC.. but IMO it cheated. That car had "JRZ Coilovers" and ran (F)265/35/18 + (R)295/30/18 on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires ..
haha imagine 295's on a wrx .. maybe then it'll pull 1.0+g with ease?
This stupid ATI Terminator Focus pulled 1.02G on the skidpad in SCC.. but IMO it cheated. That car had "JRZ Coilovers" and ran (F)265/35/18 + (R)295/30/18 on Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires ..
haha imagine 295's on a wrx .. maybe then it'll pull 1.0+g with ease?
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Originally Posted by Steppin Razor
Yes, it's definitely possible. Rip out your interior, front subframe, radio, a/c, replace exhaust with 3" straight through, weld in a cage, put on a set of coilovers with 900 lb springs and damping to match, light set of 17s with 245/45 Hoosiers, some nice and stiff front and rear sway bars, new RSB mounts (you'll need them, trust me), a proper cornerweighting, suspension setup, and race alignment should net you 1.0g.
Unless you do a lot drive around a lot on 400 foot skidpads, this figure is completely meaningless. You'll do a lot better to focus more on spring rates, dampers, and sway bars that improve outright cornering power, transitional stability, neutralize handling, and improve turn-in while retaining some ability of the suspension to provide decent ride and NVH characteristics. The last thing we need on this board is another person crying about how they are disgusted and sickened by the stiff and incompliant ride of their Subaru.
Unless you do a lot drive around a lot on 400 foot skidpads, this figure is completely meaningless. You'll do a lot better to focus more on spring rates, dampers, and sway bars that improve outright cornering power, transitional stability, neutralize handling, and improve turn-in while retaining some ability of the suspension to provide decent ride and NVH characteristics. The last thing we need on this board is another person crying about how they are disgusted and sickened by the stiff and incompliant ride of their Subaru.
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Originally Posted by Wrx17
I agree that 400 ft skidpad tests has little to do with cornering power and transitional stability...I was just curious if it was possible. Obviously I'm not going to do all that nor do I want to do skidpad tests all day. If the Praxis air suspension can pull a .98G, then a set of konis and ground control with proper spring rates, polyurethane bushings, front and rear sway bars, plus wheels and tires, could probably yield more than 1G.
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Originally Posted by Steppin Razor
To be honest, tires play the biggest part. Get a set of RA-1s or Pilot Sport Cups and you will be shocked at how much more grip your car has.
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I'd have to agree with that.
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Originally Posted by ScobyWRX
Vishnus car with there custom tuned JIC coils pulled .97 if I remember right??but i think they were using club spec dot/racing tires