Latest GRM project car may interest you guys
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Latest GRM project car may interest you guys
I was originally thinking about an Integra, but prices on good cars are still up there. Then, I thought, why not go back to my roots: http://grassrootsmotorsports.c...k-rat/
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Re: Latest GRM project car may interest you guys (David S. Wallens)
SWEET! I'd be curious what mods are done, and your plans. Especially since I have a similar car; just doesn't look anywhere as nice as that
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Very nice! I'm sure you could get a lot of good feedback on bang for the buck mods from this crew.
Aside from the standard track-prep mods (bushing kit, shocks, R comps, etc), my recommendation goes to spherical bearings to replace the radius rod bushings. At only $130-ish for the set from OPM and a 1-2 hour install time, that was probably the best bang for the buck mods on my H4 CRX. It made the rear end way more stable under braking and the turn-in was noticeably crisper, plus you get the added bonus of caster adjustability.
Aside from the standard track-prep mods (bushing kit, shocks, R comps, etc), my recommendation goes to spherical bearings to replace the radius rod bushings. At only $130-ish for the set from OPM and a 1-2 hour install time, that was probably the best bang for the buck mods on my H4 CRX. It made the rear end way more stable under braking and the turn-in was noticeably crisper, plus you get the added bonus of caster adjustability.
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Congratulations! I was on the same path with my '89 HF until priorities changed.
Just a thought, you may want to add a passenger side mirror for track events.
Looking forward to reading about it in the mag though. Keep us posted!
Just a thought, you may want to add a passenger side mirror for track events.
Looking forward to reading about it in the mag though. Keep us posted!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FlyZlow »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Very nice! I'm sure you could get a lot of good feedback on bang for the buck mods from this crew.
Aside from the standard track-prep mods (bushing kit, shocks, R comps, etc), my recommendation goes to spherical bearings to replace the radius rod bushings. At only $130-ish for the set from OPM and a 1-2 hour install time, that was probably the best bang for the buck mods on my H4 CRX. It made the rear end way more stable under braking and the turn-in was noticeably crisper, plus you get the added bonus of caster adjustability.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How are those bearings on the street? Will I hate driving the car around town? I know that the stock bushings are toast, so replacing them is near the top of my to-do list.
Aside from the standard track-prep mods (bushing kit, shocks, R comps, etc), my recommendation goes to spherical bearings to replace the radius rod bushings. At only $130-ish for the set from OPM and a 1-2 hour install time, that was probably the best bang for the buck mods on my H4 CRX. It made the rear end way more stable under braking and the turn-in was noticeably crisper, plus you get the added bonus of caster adjustability.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How are those bearings on the street? Will I hate driving the car around town? I know that the stock bushings are toast, so replacing them is near the top of my to-do list.
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Re: Latest GRM project car may interest you guys (David S. Wallens)
Awesome. I had an 89 CRX SI that did hundreds (thousands?) of laps at Lime Rock, NHIS, Pocono and Bridgehampton (rip). LRP was my favorite. I could carry so much speed through the turns that I could keep up with much higher HP cars (which, quite honestly, weren't driven all that well).
Porsche owners were shocked (and bummed) when they would wander over and see the puny 108hp stock motor in my CRX.
The hatch swallowed gear, tires, tents, etc. I loved that car. I did beat it to death for about 220K miles.
Porsche owners were shocked (and bummed) when they would wander over and see the puny 108hp stock motor in my CRX.
The hatch swallowed gear, tires, tents, etc. I loved that car. I did beat it to death for about 220K miles.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by David S. Wallens »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
How are those bearings on the street? Will I hate driving the car around town? I know that the stock bushings are toast, so replacing them is near the top of my to-do list.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I actually never drove with them on the street, but I'd imagine that you wouldn't really notice a difference with the radius rod bearings. I wouldn't recommend going spherical everywhere on a street/track car, but the rad rod bearings will still comply with the suspension as it moves vertically and laterally, however they will limit forward and backward compliance, which is a good thing. You'd really only notice that in heavy load situations like heavy braking or high-speed turn in, which you shouldn't be experiencing on the street anyway. Increasing your caster might make the steering a little heavier for street driving as it would tend to want to center the steering wheel and you'd have to apply more pressure to keep it turned, but that is optional. You can keep the stock caster if you want, they just give you the option of changing it.
For the rest of the bushings, I'd use either OEM rubber or the black (graphite infused) Energy Suspension bushing kit. Avoid the red ES bushings as they wear out faster in a street/track application. For the rear trailing arm bushings, stick with OEM replacements (which actually might be hard to come by for the CRX).
How are those bearings on the street? Will I hate driving the car around town? I know that the stock bushings are toast, so replacing them is near the top of my to-do list.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I actually never drove with them on the street, but I'd imagine that you wouldn't really notice a difference with the radius rod bearings. I wouldn't recommend going spherical everywhere on a street/track car, but the rad rod bearings will still comply with the suspension as it moves vertically and laterally, however they will limit forward and backward compliance, which is a good thing. You'd really only notice that in heavy load situations like heavy braking or high-speed turn in, which you shouldn't be experiencing on the street anyway. Increasing your caster might make the steering a little heavier for street driving as it would tend to want to center the steering wheel and you'd have to apply more pressure to keep it turned, but that is optional. You can keep the stock caster if you want, they just give you the option of changing it.
For the rest of the bushings, I'd use either OEM rubber or the black (graphite infused) Energy Suspension bushing kit. Avoid the red ES bushings as they wear out faster in a street/track application. For the rear trailing arm bushings, stick with OEM replacements (which actually might be hard to come by for the CRX).
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Thanks for the help. I'm still putting together my plan, but I have been doing plenty of research here. (Plus this isn't my first CRX.) I'll be at the NASA Championships this weekend, but the CRX isn't making the trip.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by David S. Wallens »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks for the help. I'm still putting together my plan, but I have been doing plenty of research here. (Plus this isn't my first CRX.) I'll be at the NASA Championships this weekend, but the CRX isn't making the trip.</TD></TR></TABLE>
BOOOOOOO....bring the CRX!!!!! Looks really nice.
BOOOOOOO....bring the CRX!!!!! Looks really nice.
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BOOOOOOO....bring the CRX!!!!! Looks really nice. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, putting the car on track in its current state would be bad. Plus Mid-Ohio is kinda far from Florida. Our Spec E30 will be up there, though.
BOOOOOOO....bring the CRX!!!!! Looks really nice. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Well, putting the car on track in its current state would be bad. Plus Mid-Ohio is kinda far from Florida. Our Spec E30 will be up there, though.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by David S. Wallens »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And hey, my heater control front plate is broken. I'll contact you regarding your repair plates. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Aren't they all?
I'm on my third CRX and only one of them didn't have a a broken heater control--and it was only CRX I've owned that looked as nice as yours (Flint Black '88 Si with a swap). Looking forward to reading about it in the magazine!
Aren't they all?
I'm on my third CRX and only one of them didn't have a a broken heater control--and it was only CRX I've owned that looked as nice as yours (Flint Black '88 Si with a swap). Looking forward to reading about it in the magazine!
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