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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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I want to tune my car for taking corners at high speeds w/ little or no body roll. I've already started the process of stiffing out the body with very hard fully adjustable coil overs and springs. I've also added a front strut bar (rear one coming soon) I was wondering if ne body could give me advice on how to make my car perform better on a road corse. Thanks.

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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2231110
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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well if you could give the car a 50/50 weight ratio that would be superb. Also adding limited slip wouldnt hurt. But enougt dreaming down to the nity gritty. youll need upper and lower bars, on the front and back, and are your SHOCKS adjustable? youll want them to be just right not so stiff as to wear your turnng lags but just a little softer. and dont forget grip gotta have grip (tires). Also maybe a roll cage?
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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crap sorry dude, do not forget brakes bad *** brakes dont cheap out on brakes. and if your racing make sure you got a harness and a helm dotn get yourself hurt.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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I'm not sure if the shocks themselvs are adjustable but I know the coil over is. The car already handles much like a go cart (which I like) I just want to be able to take it out ot the local track and be able to have a car to compete with everyone else. I'm mainly focusing on cosmetic stuff rite now but I'll eventually get my entire suspension re done. I also want a simple roll cage so I can still keep my back seat (you have to remember...this is my daily drive car) I would like to go crazy and strip every thing out and make it as light as it can be but, I'd like to keep this one as stock as possible.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Oh I've got brakes.... Drilled and Slotted 4 Wheel Disks. I've also got new pads for front + back.
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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light weight is good but remember a 50/50 weight ratio (or as close as you can get) is much better than no weight in the back and 1500 lbs of engine in the front
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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Having a light rear is good for drifting.....but ur right its very good to have as close as possible 50/50 weight ratio.
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