Post Your Racing Pictures Vol. II!! *showoff & chat* - Page 43

schwannman s · 02-19-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lownotslow

Some snow/ice RallyX action last weekend.

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3477/67655973.jpg

That looks like so much fun. I miss rallyx

jmercado567 · 02-21-2011, 01:53 PM

Track guys,

I want to upgrade my front brakes and I am stomped with getting a 4 pot wilwood kit with no crossdrilled or with the cross drilling.

Are these kits track worthy? or just bling wanna be? Will they actually brake better? Will they resist heat better than the stock with vents?

disregarding the brake bias issue that may come up if these are definitely stronger than stock. that is something I will need to deal with later.

Has anyone here ran these on the track?

Thanks

KazeSpec · 02-21-2011, 02:08 PM

Jose, I have heard that the Wilwood calipers actually undergo quite a bit of flexing. There are only a few companies I'd put on for brakes (Brembo, AP Racing, Performance Friction to name some)

schwannman s · 02-21-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jmercado567

Track guys,

I want to upgrade my front brakes and I am stomped with getting a 4 pot wilwood kit with no crossdrilled or with the cross drilling.

Are these kits track worthy? or just bling wanna be? Will they actually brake better? Will they resist heat better than the stock with vents?

disregarding the brake bias issue that may come up if these are definitely stronger than stock. that is something I will need to deal with later.

Has anyone here ran these on the track?

Thanks

curious about the rotor question.

tigermack · 02-21-2011, 04:44 PM

jmercado567 · 02-21-2011, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KazeSpec

Jose, I have heard that the Wilwood calipers actually undergo quite a bit of flexing. There are only a few companies I'd put on for brakes (Brembo, AP Racing, Performance Friction to name some)

Hmmm.... that can't be good, especially when they get really hot. thanks.

KazeSpec · 02-21-2011, 05:32 PM

i would opt for the blanks but only if you have sufficient brake ducting

jmercado567 · 02-21-2011, 06:03 PM

Budget wise looks like brembo R calipers.

Everythign else is way too expensive for now. This stuff adds up really fast. Just sick.

jmercado567 · 02-21-2011, 06:17 PM

Just bought front brembo calipers. Done!

black dc5 · 02-21-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tigermack

[IMG]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5464825918_c6ebb8072b_b.jpg

got anymore pictures of the air dam?

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Originally Posted by jmercado567

Just bought front brembo calipers. Done!

nice nice. i made them fit w/o spacers or any ITR parts.

stryker · 02-21-2011, 08:47 PM

nice to see your car in action mack sang

tigermack · 02-21-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by black dc5

got anymore pictures of the air dam?.

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Originally Posted by stryker

nice to see your car in action mack sang

Who is this? lol

TWFA5VL · 02-22-2011, 07:51 AM

some of the FA5 when I had it, haven't run in any events yet with the RSX.

05DC5LUVR · 02-22-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TWFA5VL

some of the FA5 when I had it, haven't run in any events yet with the RSX.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/...032eee0d_o.jpg

http://www.4113pittsburg.com/Picture...s/DSC_5556.JPG

Very nice!!

schwannman s · 02-22-2011, 07:58 PM

went drifting at infineon

SHG_EasyE · 02-22-2011, 07:59 PM

Some pictures from last season at Monticello Motor Club in New York. The car was way under sprung and I was still running stock brake lines and rear swaybar. Although the setup was terrible the car still felt really really good. Im excited to see what the new spring rates, rear bar, and delrin bushings do for me this season...

jmercado567 · 02-22-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by schwannman s

went drifting at infineon
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/1.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/2.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/3.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/4.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/5.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/8.jpg

Must be a lot easier now with the added caster

I can't wait till the season starts.

Hasbro · 02-22-2011, 11:22 PM

Schwanman, what have you done to increase caster and how does it feel comparatively?

Jose, emailed.

schwannman s · 02-23-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hasbro

Schwanman, what have you done to increase caster and how does it feel comparatively?

Jose, emailed.

i installed todd's caster plates and it is great! the car feels so much better, i actually never tracked it without them but i did do some autocrossing and it definitely makes a huge difference. i would recommend them to anybody who tracks their car.

MugsyTheGr8 · 02-23-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SHG_EasyE

Some pictures from last season at Monticello Motor Club in New York. The car was way under sprung and I was still running stock brake lines and rear swaybar. Although the setup was terrible the car still felt really really good. Im excited to see what the new spring rates, rear bar, and delrin bushings do for me this season...

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...T_NOV_1034.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...T_NOV_1510.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...e/DSCF0282.jpg

mustclime would give you so much shit for running your car that low.

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Originally Posted by schwannman s

went drifting at infineon
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/1.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/2.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/3.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/4.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/5.jpg
http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...nman4202/8.jpg

your car is looking great.

schwannman s · 02-23-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MugsyTheGr8

your car is looking great.

thanks mang

SHG_EasyE · 02-23-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MugsyTheGr8

mustclime would give you so much shit for running your car that low.

Yeah well that whole "you CANT run your car lower than 1.5" is bullshit. Im sorry but it just is. When proper changes are made to spring rates and simple geometry (roll center adjusters and tie rod angle correction) there is very little to no difference in how the car behaves, other than that the COG is lower.

You cant tune a chassis with only knowlege taken out of books. There needs to be real life testing on the track, and trust me, even with that much roll the car handled great. A couple passengers Ive had in the car including my boss who drove with Tom Long in the Davis Acura RSX's said its surprising how well it handles and how neutral it is.

With the new setup, the bad effects from being low (slight fender rub, loss of front camber) will be gone.

MugsyTheGr8 · 02-23-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SHG_EasyE

Yeah well that whole "you CANT run your car lower than 1.5" is bullshit. Im sorry but it just is. When proper changes are made to spring rates and simple geometry (roll center adjusters and tie rod angle correction) there is very little to no difference in how the car behaves, other than that the COG is lower.

You cant tune a chassis with only knowlege taken out of books. There needs to be real life testing on the track, and trust me, even with that much roll the car handled great. A couple passengers Ive had in the car including my boss who drove with Tom Long in the Davis Acura RSX's said its surprising how well it handles and how neutral it is.

With the new setup, the bad effects from being low (slight fender rub, loss of front camber) will be gone.

preaching to the choir lol. as long as tuning is done with a drive then tune basis and you see positive results from your changes then more power to you. are you still working at that tuning shop up north?

also how did you address the limited travel? i had konis all around, but i plan on rebuilding the suspension and after i graduate, get job, and acquire a second vehicle. doing more research again.

SHG_EasyE · 02-23-2011, 04:05 PM

Yup Im still at the race shop and learning exponentially. Ive been on chassis setup and design as well as fabrication for almost 2 years. Ive acquired so much knowlege since I started its crazy.

In regards to travel, my dampers are designed pretty well for an OTS setup. At my ride hight Ive got almost full travel which is 4". I can only get my car to be about 1/4" higher before the shocks are fully extended. In other words the coilovers were designed to ride low. They are branded by FEEL's, But the are made by Arogosta and assembled/distributed by AST suspension, so they are of racing pedigree.

I just sent them to AST USA to get revalved for 750lbs f and 1000lbs r. I originally wanted to do 650lbs up front but so far i cant find a used set in that rate in the size I need. I already had a set of 750's so Im just going to see how that works. I cant justify spending $140 on two new springs.

MugsyTheGr8 · 02-24-2011, 05:29 PM

anybody using this panavise mount?
http://www.amazon.com/Panavise-809-C...8590003&sr=1-3
i have a decent camera now and want to take some video this season.

02-21-2011, 01:53 PM	#1052
jmercado567 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,913 iTrader: (34)	Track guys, I want to upgrade my front brakes and I am stomped with getting a 4 pot wilwood kit with no crossdrilled or with the cross drilling. Are these kits track worthy? or just bling wanna be? Will they actually brake better? Will they resist heat better than the stock with vents? disregarding the brake bias issue that may come up if these are definitely stronger than stock. that is something I will need to deal with later. Has anyone here ran these on the track? Thanks __________________ Get power Documented Twin Screw Record: 424HP 301TQ 16-17psi http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=626669

02-21-2011, 02:08 PM	#1053
KazeSpec Engineering Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 25,567 iTrader: (60)	Jose, I have heard that the Wilwood calipers actually undergo quite a bit of flexing. There are only a few companies I'd put on for brakes (Brembo, AP Racing, Performance Friction to name some) __________________ KazeSpec Engineering, Pro-Car Innovations, European Auto Source, TrackTactics Race car is gone, now tracking the bike All Motor Crew#8, Motorcycle Crew #37 Official PCI Distributor! Adjustable Race Seat Mounts Now Available!http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread...0#post38451430

02-21-2011, 04:44 PM	#1055
tigermack Master Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,397 iTrader: (6)	__________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...tigermack1.png My website... > http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/

02-21-2011, 05:32 PM	#1057
KazeSpec Engineering Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 25,567 iTrader: (60)	i would opt for the blanks but only if you have sufficient brake ducting __________________ KazeSpec Engineering, Pro-Car Innovations, European Auto Source, TrackTactics Race car is gone, now tracking the bike All Motor Crew#8, Motorcycle Crew #37 Official PCI Distributor! Adjustable Race Seat Mounts Now Available!http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread...0#post38451430

02-21-2011, 06:03 PM	#1058
jmercado567 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,913 iTrader: (34)	Budget wise looks like brembo R calipers. Everythign else is way too expensive for now. This stuff adds up really fast. Just sick. __________________ Get power Documented Twin Screw Record: 424HP 301TQ 16-17psi http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=626669

02-21-2011, 06:17 PM	#1059
jmercado567 Master Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,913 iTrader: (34)	Just bought front brembo calipers. Done! __________________ Get power Documented Twin Screw Record: 424HP 301TQ 16-17psi http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=626669

02-21-2011, 08:47 PM	#1061
stryker OG Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the office Posts: 21,394 iTrader: (7)	nice to see your car in action mack sang

02-22-2011, 07:51 AM	#1063
TWFA5VL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma! Posts: 379 iTrader: (3)	some of the FA5 when I had it, haven't run in any events yet with the RSX. __________________ 2005 MR RSX Type-S Last edited by TWFA5VL; 02-22-2011 at 07:55 AM.

02-22-2011, 07:58 PM	#1065
schwannman s O-O-O-Oversteer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,700 iTrader: (24)	went drifting at infineon __________________ 215whp/160wtq woot My Car Say NO to stretched tires.

02-22-2011, 07:59 PM	#1066
SHG_EasyE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New England Posts: 804 iTrader: (19)	Some pictures from last season at Monticello Motor Club in New York. The car was way under sprung and I was still running stock brake lines and rear swaybar. Although the setup was terrible the car still felt really really good. Im excited to see what the new spring rates, rear bar, and delrin bushings do for me this season... __________________ HONDA TWINCAM WORKS SoHonda Garage.

02-22-2011, 11:22 PM	#1068
Hasbro Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dove Mtn, Marana, AZ Posts: 314 iTrader: (8)	Schwanman, what have you done to increase caster and how does it feel comparatively? Jose, emailed. __________________ Add Lightness

02-23-2011, 04:05 PM	#1074
SHG_EasyE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New England Posts: 804 iTrader: (19)	Yup Im still at the race shop and learning exponentially. Ive been on chassis setup and design as well as fabrication for almost 2 years. Ive acquired so much knowlege since I started its crazy. In regards to travel, my dampers are designed pretty well for an OTS setup. At my ride hight Ive got almost full travel which is 4". I can only get my car to be about 1/4" higher before the shocks are fully extended. In other words the coilovers were designed to ride low. They are branded by FEEL's, But the are made by Arogosta and assembled/distributed by AST suspension, so they are of racing pedigree. I just sent them to AST USA to get revalved for 750lbs f and 1000lbs r. I originally wanted to do 650lbs up front but so far i cant find a used set in that rate in the size I need. I already had a set of 750's so Im just going to see how that works. I cant justify spending $140 on two new springs. __________________ HONDA TWINCAM WORKS SoHonda Garage.

02-24-2011, 05:29 PM	#1075
MugsyTheGr8 Member member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somerset County, NJ Posts: 3,135 iTrader: (0)	anybody using this panavise mount? http://www.amazon.com/Panavise-809-C...8590003&sr=1-3 i have a decent camera now and want to take some video this season. Last edited by MugsyTheGr8; 02-25-2011 at 10:18 AM.