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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Default DSP to HPDE suspension setup advice...

Hi Folks.
I have a DSP GSR and I am hoping to do an HPDE event. I am wondering if I should have any concerns running my autox setup on the track. I wouldnt call the car "loose", but I have never driven it at one of these events.

Below are the basics of my suspension.... Anyone think I should have any concerns?

Thanks for any help/advice!

-Springs: 600FR/700RR
-Camber: -2.3FR, -2RR
-Toe: 1/8 Out FR; 1/8 IN RR
-Stock front swaybar
-22m rear sway bar

I will be using 205/55/15 RA1's.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 05:10 PM
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Your fine, go out and listen to the instructors.
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Ra1 is not available in that size
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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dirty19
Your fine, go out and listen to the instructors.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 06:55 AM
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If anything, take a little toe out of the front and rear (less toe out in the front and toe in in back). What makes a car "responsive" and "ready to turn in" on an autocross course can make a car darty and a handful at triple digit speeds.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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Default Re: DSP to HPDE suspension setup advice...

Thanks all for the feedback! So it sounds like I will be OK. I will let you all know if it turns out badly I will be on the Shenandoah circuit at Summit Point, so I 'think' that will also help as the speeds are lower there.

Yeah, JBrett that was my concern... but I really dont want to redo my alignment for a 1 day event...
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 07:18 PM
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you will be fine on Shenandoah. enjoy the ski jump
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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ski jump? Uh oh.... me thinks I will be on the brakes a lot the first time round...
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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Maybe you should check on your brake pads. I know some AutoX pads don't hold a high temperature from HDPE. Have fun.
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