Javelin wrote: Wait, was it actually entered in the rally?!?
Nope, chase, fun, speccie car only. I saw it on the road, never managed to be in the same space/time position as it stationary.
Javelin wrote: Wait, was it actually entered in the rally?!?
Nope, chase, fun, speccie car only. I saw it on the road, never managed to be in the same space/time position as it stationary.
Javelin wrote: Wait, was it actually entered in the rally?!?
No, no. Just spectating and showing off.
Odd place to post this I know, but hey, Mr. Ex-Pat Scott, do you want to come and see your old home team thrashed by us English in the 6 nations cup? At the Grand Tavern, 3512 Marketplace circle in Rochester. Brunch at 11:00am this Saturday.
Javelin wrote: Wait, was it actually entered in the rally?!?
No, no. Just spectating.
Oh man, replying for the second time to the wrong question, I wish you were Irish, you would have just set your self up for some serious stick.
In reply to Adrian_Thompson:
Yes thanks but will be watching my compatroits getting thrashed at the World CycloCross Championships in Louisville, Kentucky.
Adrian_Thompson wrote: Oh man, replying for the second time to the wrong question, I wish you were Irish, you would have just set your self up for some serious stick.
Er. oops?
While we are close to the subject:
As seems to be my style lately parts keep showing up that I don't have time to install as it's wheel season. Here's some nice Corbeau harnesses for instance:
and what's this?
Seats!
One skinny for me and one medium for a passenger. As you can appreciate, I managed to find time to install the driver's seat at least. Here's the mounting brackets I bought from a Pelican last year in anticipation of this momentus day:
Sliders mounted to the bottom of the seat
Adapter test fitted:
and bolted to the sliders:
Et voila:
We still have to install the crotch strap but the final position needs to be dialed in better first and that may depend on the steering wheel. And we gave to do the other side too of course. Not a great weight saving but I can already feel how well this seat and belts will hold the driver in place. OE driver's seat with sliders was 33lbs. The Corbeaus are 25lbs and 26 lbs similarly equiped.
Anyone want a nice pair of OE seats?
Feeling very pleased with myself I took the car home in aticipation of doing some ice racing at the weekend but the event was cancelled due to snow! yes, really. Never mind, there's a rallycross this weekend and those guys don't cancel for anything. Press On Regardless.
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teamilluminata wrote:Javelin wrote: Wait, was it actually entered in the rally?!?No, no. Just spectating.
Likewise!
See you Saturday Paul!
I got on the waitlist for the rallycross this weekend. I may come up even if I don't make it into the event just to help out and watch.
It's time to start thinking about tires (and wheels) for autocrossing and track days for this thing. The car will be running in SCCA Street Touring class so DOT R compounds are out. Thats good as they wouldn't survive many track days anyway.
The hot tire in this class appears to be the Dunlop Direzza ZII Extreme Performance Summer
Suitable sizes available would be 205/55-16 front and 225/50-16 rear mounted on BRAID (of course) Fuchs replicas in 16x7, ET23 front and 16x8, ET10 rear. We all know this fits the Carrera body well.
But is this enough tire to be competitive?
How about Bridgestone's Potenza RE-11 in 225/50-16 front and 225/45-16 rear?
Perhaps not as grippy as the Dunlop but a lot wider. These could be fitted to the same wheels as the Dunlops though 8" front and 9" rear may be better but what offsets are needed to clear? Surley not the ET23 and ET 10 above? I know these tire sizes can be made to fit the Carrera body but I'm not sure what offsets work.
Any thoughts?
Check the wheel width rules for your given ST class first, then do some reading on the optimum tire width for a wheel. One issue can be getting the tires up to temp for optimum grip depending on the tire and the region and such while auto crossing. The widest tire isn't always the fastest.
The z2's aren't going to light the world on fire. I like mine but I suspect that there are quicker options out there. Unless you're at the extreme pointy end of the field I'm not sure that absolutely matters and the Z2's have a lot going for them outside that last 1/2 second.
mazdeuce wrote: Check the wheel width rules for your given ST class first, then do some reading on the optimum tire width for a wheel. One issue can be getting the tires up to temp for optimum grip depending on the tire and the region and such while auto crossing. The widest tire isn't always the fastest. The z2's aren't going to light the world on fire. I like mine but I suspect that there are quicker options out there. Unless you're at the extreme pointy end of the field I'm not sure that absolutely matters and the Z2's have a lot going for them outside that last 1/2 second.
Thanks Mazdeuce. Looks like STR so 255 and 9" max.
EvanB wrote: I got on the waitlist for the rallycross this weekend. I may come up even if I don't make it into the event just to help out and watch.
Thats what Pete said too, anyways free rides from me if you come!
I'm still torn on bringing my snows or my gravels out to play...
I assume they are Forza's? What are they like to sit in, can I swing by and park my butt in one some time? I have a brand new Kirkey I was thinking of putting in the Saab, but now I fancy somethign a little better, I was thinking of throwing the Kirkey up on ebay to fund other parts, or even a new seat.
Adrian_Thompson wrote: I assume they are Forza's? What are they like to sit in, can I swing by and park my butt in one some time? I have a brand new Kirkey I was thinking of putting in the Saab, but now I fancy somethign a little better, I was thinking of throwing the Kirkey up on ebay to fund other parts, or even a new seat.
They are FX1 and FX1 pro http://www.teamilluminata.com/Shop/Corbeau/FX1/FX1.htm Adrian. Seem very comfortable so far (up and down Woodward) and lots of support.
Let me know when you want to see one, Pontiac or Birmingham. You need to see the car anyway.
While it's true that a set of star specs won nationals in STR, I find it interesting how many competitors had an asterisk after their Dunlops. Was Dunlop paying contingency in that class?
Adrian_Thompson wrote: I assume they are Forza's? What are they like to sit in, can I swing by and park my butt in one some time? I have a brand new Kirkey I was thinking of putting in the Saab, but now I fancy somethign a little better, I was thinking of throwing the Kirkey up on ebay to fund other parts, or even a new seat.
I may be interested, if the rx7's engine doesn't die soon my car is in desperate need of safety equipment like seats and harnesses, the stock stuff is getting worn out and not cutting it. Also with having the tow truck I don't need to be commuting in it or driving it to rallycrosses.
fidelity101 wrote:Adrian_Thompson wrote: I assume they are Forza's? What are they like to sit in, can I swing by and park my butt in one some time? I have a brand new Kirkey I was thinking of putting in the Saab, but now I fancy somethign a little better, I was thinking of throwing the Kirkey up on ebay to fund other parts, or even a new seat.I may be interested, if the rx7's engine doesn't die soon my car is in desperate need of safety equipment like seats and harnesses, the stock stuff is getting worn out and not cutting it. Also with having the tow truck I don't need to be commuting in it or driving it to rallycrosses.
Let me konw, we're all local.
In reply to Adrian_Thompson:
You coming to the saturday rallycross by chance? or got a picture of what it looks like? Paul, I should probably speak with you Saturday about seats, rails and harness. Tax returns are coming and I gotta do the American economy good! I like the forza style and the Fx1 but the forza style suits my budget better.
fidelity101 wrote: In reply to Adrian_Thompson: You coming to the saturday rallycross by chance? or got a picture of what it looks like? Paul, I should probably speak with you Saturday about seats, rails and harness. Tax returns are coming and I gotta do the American economy good! I like the forza style and the Fx1 but the forza style suits my budget better.
We can talk. Group buy? Cheaper to bring in a bunch of seats and harnesses etc.
fidelity101 wrote: In reply to Adrian_Thompson: You coming to the saturday rallycross by chance? or got a picture of what it looks like? Paul, I should probably speak with you Saturday about seats, rails and harness. Tax returns are coming and I gotta do the American economy good! I like the forza style and the Fx1 but the forza style suits my budget better.
On vacation heading for the Caribbean this weekend. I plan on making my debut at the 5/25 event one way or another. Lot's to do before that.
SWMBO has plans for tax refund. Car gets funded with non-family $$'s, gotta throw more crap, sorry super high quality and desirable parts up on e-bay for funds.
teamilluminata wrote:fidelity101 wrote: In reply to Adrian_Thompson: You coming to the saturday rallycross by chance? or got a picture of what it looks like? Paul, I should probably speak with you Saturday about seats, rails and harness. Tax returns are coming and I gotta do the American economy good! I like the forza style and the Fx1 but the forza style suits my budget better.We can talk. Group buy? Cheaper to bring in a bunch of seats and harnesses etc.
cheaper by the dozen!
Detroit RallyCross Series
Round two tomorrow. Currently lying first and second in Prepared Rear or, as it is now known "Porsche Rear". Wish us luck. Report, pics and videos next week.
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