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Forum: Cars for sale (Private Classifieds) 08-27-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,544
Posted By handyman
FS: 2010 White 370Z Sport Package - WV

Sadly, I must sell my baby. The car has been cared for like it was my own child since I bought it new last year. It is in excellent condition inside and out, has never seen snow, never been in an...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 06-03-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,068
Posted By handyman
Pigeon toe would be toe in, not camber... but...

Pigeon toe would be toe in, not camber... but either way, glad you got it worked out!
Forum: Wheels & Tires 06-01-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By handyman
I've played around with the pressures in my...

I've played around with the pressures in my RE-11's a ton and like 39f/37r (when hot) for street driving, YMMV. Its worth mentioning that I have 285's on all 4, which has some effect.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-29-2011, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,489
Posted By handyman
Massaging camber into a stock front end

So, in my quest for more front camber while staying CS legal for autocross (can't use aftermarket A-arms) I'm considering loosening all the bolts on the front suspension components and using what...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-29-2011, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1,097
Views: 188,249
Posted By handyman
Yea, the VLSD is crap. I wonder how much temp...

Yea, the VLSD is crap. I wonder how much temp effects it? Might be worth while to spray it down with water or something to cool it off between runs and bring the viscosity back up.
Forum: Wheels & Tires 05-27-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,844
Posted By handyman
Looking good, but that second pic is a photochop...

Looking good, but that second pic is a photochop ;)
Forum: Wheels & Tires 05-27-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,681
Posted By handyman
They don't make AD08's in 285 or anything larger...

They don't make AD08's in 285 or anything larger than 295.
Forum: Wheels & Tires 05-27-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,681
Posted By handyman
Tire Rack did a TON of testing of the AD08...

Tire Rack did a TON of testing of the AD08 (comparing to other high performance tires like the RE-11 & Star Spec). They loved the AD08's, I'm sure you will be happy with them.

the 295/30 will be...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-23-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,173
Posted By handyman
Yea, thats a good idea. I was even considering...

Yea, thats a good idea. I was even considering just making a some or modifying a similar set to fit.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 05-23-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,173
Posted By handyman
Yes, but they are still non-adjustable.

Yes, but they are still non-adjustable.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-22-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 1,097
Views: 188,249
Posted By handyman
Yep, I think you guys are right. Thanks for...

Yep, I think you guys are right. Thanks for sharing. The 1.2* wasn't enough, rear end was too lose. 1.4 is better, its enough that the car still understeers with the small amount of toe in I have...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-21-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1,097
Views: 188,249
Posted By handyman
True. Here is my logic: Increasing rear...

True.

Here is my logic: Increasing rear camber increases rear cornering grip while decreasing acceleration grip... if you are having trouble with understeer, and can't increase front cornering...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-21-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,097
Views: 188,249
Posted By handyman
Ideally I would like something like 2* camber all...

Ideally I would like something like 2* camber all around, but since I can't get any more than 0.8* in front, I'd rather have balance than 0.8* in front and 2.2* in back (what it was stock)
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-21-2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,097
Views: 188,249
Posted By handyman
I'm going to continue to share my experiences,...

I'm going to continue to share my experiences, hopefully they will help others in the future:

Alignment makes a HUGE difference. I went to -0.06* toe (out) in the front and -1.2* rear camber, left...
Forum: Wheels & Tires 05-20-2011, 03:44 PM
Replies: 860
Views: 99,792
Posted By handyman
Anyone considered talking to the BBB?

Anyone considered talking to the BBB?
Forum: Wheels & Tires 05-20-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,690
Posted By handyman
Looks heavy

Looks heavy
Forum: Wheels & Tires 05-18-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,851
Posted By handyman
They really bring out the rust on your brake...

They really bring out the rust on your brake disks ;)

But seriously, they look good.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-17-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By handyman
Forgot to post that the droid app was basically...

Forgot to post that the droid app was basically useless for autox, the 1hz sample rate was nowhere near fast enough.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-15-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 1,097
Views: 188,249
Posted By handyman
Thats what I thought too, but I was still rolling...

Thats what I thought too, but I was still rolling them over about halfway down the triangle which is already very low on the sidewall. Its worth noting that this was on a very grippy lot with stock...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-15-2011, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,097
Views: 188,249
Posted By handyman
Had two autox's this weekend. Won the stock...

Had two autox's this weekend. Won the stock street tire class and placed top 10 pax in both. Still getting inside rear tire spin up on sweepers, and still fighting understeer (although its much...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-15-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,225
Posted By handyman
Glad to hear you guys are working on this! I, for...

Glad to hear you guys are working on this! I, for one, would LOVE to see a apples to apples comparison. I'm definitely not shopping simply for stiffness. I'm looking for something with a wide range...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-13-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,225
Posted By handyman
Spearfish: But you're running both front AND rear...

Spearfish: But you're running both front AND rear sways, right? The difference here is that to stay in CS I can only run a front sway, so big Hotchkis up front combined with the OEM rear wont work...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-13-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,225
Posted By handyman
Sry, I forgot to include that little detail. Yes,...

Sry, I forgot to include that little detail. Yes, TCS on 285 RE-11's.

Eibach it is. Thanks again for the help guys.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-12-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,225
Posted By handyman
Front Sway Bar Comparison for AutoX

I'm trying to figure out which front bar would be the best for autox in CS. Here is the info I've managed to gather.

OEM: 26.5mm, 560 lb/in or 416 lb/in depending on who you ask

Eibach: 32mm,...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 05-10-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,000
Posted By handyman
Ohh yea. Hitting the brakes while 2 wheels are in...

Ohh yea. Hitting the brakes while 2 wheels are in the dirt will spin you in a heartbeat.

As you've realized knowing the right thing to do and reacting the right way are two very different things....
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