"A huge one is a cage because 0-150mph in about 10 seconds is just freaking scary."
Cody I think I'd cage it, too..... and I know minus crap about drag and racing.
Cody I think I'd cage it, too..... and I know minus crap about drag and racing.
Nope, not kidding. I scored them for extremely cheap three years ago because my 1995's suspension was shot. Have put some good mileage on them and they haven't really dissappointed.
I don't doubt that some Motons or some other high end coilover setup will help me, but right now, I'm still on street tires that don't even hookup on the street :biggrin: Stickier tires first(RT615's), and brakes(which are underway) second. I already have some stiffer sway bars and the car definately is no slop in the corners, so I'll try it out first and improve what's lacking. I'm sure I'll be on a different setup after a track day or two, but I can see more urgent places to spend money first. A huge one is a cage because 0-150mph in about 10 seconds is just freaking scary.
The Ksports do have Damping adjustments, and they are a full coilover so droop and height adjustment. I know that I can adjust street driving characteristics between "cush" and "stiff" by adjusting the dampening knobs, so I know they work. But the question that I don' yet have the answer to is, "How will they work on the track?"
A little more than a month and we'll get to find out, I'm BEYOND excited for this years driving season.
17"X7.5" and 18"X9.5" are my wheel sizes, though maybe not for long. I'm considering going fairly radical with wheels and tires, but factory body work is limiting me in the rear. I think that with the right offsets and a combination of spacers, I can fit a 315. The more tire the merrier!
For those interested in the track driving experience, I am an instructor with the local Porsche Club region. We will hold four track days at Waterford in 2008. The events are extremely well run with lots of track time and catered lunch. All cars are welcome and you do not need to be a Porsche Club member to join in the fun. The first event in early May has a run group oriented specifically for first timers, too!
Check it out at http://rsp.pca.org/
PM me for more info if interested.
Hey Guys hope all is well. To let you know about a pretty good deal for NSXPO 2008 travel if you are a Northwest Airlines WorldPerks member and have 50,000 banked miles.... booked NWA #460 DTW 9am to PDX 1105am Thursday 9-11-08 (direct!) and return 9-20-08 Sat PDX 830am into DTW 348pm NWA #461...... for total 50K banked miles. Normal rate @$378 rt. Direct flights, did not seem to matter if returning T-W-Th-F-S. Certainly be nice to have a few of us on same outbound segment. After NSXPO concludes on Sunday we'll probably just check out Monday's track day (mooch a free ride or two), then tour into OR and/or WA.
Meanwhile, back at the "Fishin'Shack", not quite decent enough to go driving today plus the everywhere potholes scare the 7734 out of me.
Hey Guys hope all is well. To let you know about a pretty good deal for NSXPO 2008 travel if you are a Northwest Airlines WorldPerks member and have 50,000 banked miles.... booked NWA #460 DTW 9am to PDX 1105am Thursday 9-11-08 (direct!) and return 9-20-08 Sat PDX 830am into DTW 348pm NWA #461...... for total 50K banked miles. Normal rate @$378 rt. Direct flights, did not seem to matter if returning T-W-Th-F-S. Certainly be nice to have a few of us on same outbound segment. After NSXPO concludes on Sunday we'll probably just check out Monday's track day (mooch a free ride or two), then tour into OR and/or WA.
Meanwhile, back at the "Fishin'Shack", not quite decent enough to go driving today plus the everywhere potholes scare the 7734 out of me.
got the miles. just don't have the nsx yet
can't wait for good weather so we can go driving in 7734, MI
Hey Nick how was the Ferrari meet last Sunday? Did you guys talk about track days yet?:biggrin:
i came in first ... the 2nd and 3rd guys were SCCA racers.
they will be karting again on 3/30.
no track time discussed.
Nick way to go!
No worry about NSX yet. 7734 you've been through a couple of them already. If you want to spring for that 2002 Imola/onyx I am here for you!
(D-mn let that car come into Michigan I wanna see it!) :smile:
Someone we know? Maybe no more CTSC and now with a turbo? Jim? Did you come out of the closet?:biggrin:
Roads were clear yesterday so I had the oportunity to put around 20 miles on a Zanardi. The trip was necessary to tune the car, but it was still quite enjoyable!
Still waiting on parts to finish the shop car...and weather...
Turbo Zanardi huh? That's pretty sweet!
Someone we know? Maybe no more CTSC and now with a turbo? Jim? Did you come out of the closet?:biggrin:
That is what I was thinking but I just cannot see it. Come on now Jim, clear the air now. :biggrin:
not Jim. I believe he is trading in his Zanardi for a real beast, i'll let him announce it.