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Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 10-22-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Bump. Curious what competitions everyone...

Bump.


Curious what competitions everyone competes in.

I currently compete in:
-gridlife Street class
-Scca TTU
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 01-06-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Unfortunately no, I haven’t aligned the car yet...

Unfortunately no, I haven’t aligned the car yet after installing my
SPL FUCA’s. So alignment is all outta whack. I do need to buy some mobile alignment tools to measure this kinda stuff.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 01-06-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Anyone measure bump & droop when installing...

Anyone measure bump & droop when installing coilovers? Roll Center?

Here are some pics of my bump(full compression, no springs) and droop (full decompression).

Rear full droop:...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-01-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Online course. But it comes with access to their...

Online course. But it comes with access to their member's only forum where you can ask questions specific to your application. The guys working for this company are motorsport engineers/professionals...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 12-01-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
1. Did you change brake fluid to fluid that has a...

1. Did you change brake fluid to fluid that has a high temp rating?

2. Are they track rated pads?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-30-2020, 01:07 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
I picked up some Fortune Auto's for black friday!...

I picked up some Fortune Auto's for black friday! :happydance:

Also purchased a detailed motorsport course to dial in the suspension properly. Being a car enthusiast with some mechanical...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-26-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Part of the issue is definitely my alignment. Not...

Part of the issue is definitely my alignment. Not as aggressive as I want it. I’m bringing my rear sway to my next even and will try a few laps with and without it to see which I like more.


Also...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-22-2020, 11:34 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Not sure yet to be honest. Have to see what the...

Not sure yet to be honest. Have to see what the benefits are, if any. Fortune auto offers both options.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-18-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
I've had about 4 track days with the stock rear...

I've had about 4 track days with the stock rear sway. Car was definitely tail-end happy. Hopefully with a more aggressive alignment and no rear sway, I can keep the rear planted.

On a lighter...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 11-04-2020, 11:29 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Today I installed the bellworks rear diff brace &...

Today I installed the bellworks rear diff brace & removed my rear swaybar. Been running stock rear sway for the past 2 years, let's see what all the hype's about with no swaybar.

EDIT:

Also...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 08-10-2020, 08:47 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
soooooooooo - went to @madwi's house this past...

soooooooooo - went to @madwi's house this past weekend, installed my coolerworx shifter & poly trans mounts. Car feels amazing! EXCEPT....my idling oil pressure dropped to about 5psi. :shakes head:...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-30-2020, 11:05 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Interesting. I may have to unbolt mine and test...

Interesting. I may have to unbolt mine and test it out on the next track day.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-30-2020, 09:57 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Remove the rear? Any reasoning behind that? I...

Remove the rear? Any reasoning behind that? I would imagine the rear end would be a little too wild in hard turns. My current setup is whiteline front and oem rear.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-21-2020, 10:40 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
I’m not the type of person to jump on the...

I’m not the type of person to jump on the bandwagon of whatever everyone else is buying just because it’s the product that everyone buys. So when I say “I can’t justify...” I don’t mean this in the...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-21-2020, 10:43 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
damn all of you....Looks like I'm getting...

damn all of you....Looks like I'm getting SPL's.... :shakes head:

Car is driven hard. I've got SPL components in the rear but they weren't nearly as expensive as the fronts. Sounds like I'll just...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-20-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
I really can’t justify paying that much for upper...

I really can’t justify paying that much for upper control arms. I don’t need an extreme amount of camber. So the only benefit I see of the SPL is thicker build material
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 03-20-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
bringing this chat back to life. Just...

bringing this chat back to life.

Just picked up some nexen Sur4G's 275/40/18 all around. Need to upgrade my front upper control arms. I've been reading, a lot of people have been having issues...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 10-11-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Pure track

Pure track
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 10-11-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
What's everyone running for Tire & Alignment...

What's everyone running for Tire & Alignment settings? I'm looking to pickup some front upper control arms to add some more camber up front. I'm maxed out at -2, looking to potentially go closer to...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 09-18-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
maaaaan you're crazy lol. I'll take every last...

maaaaan you're crazy lol. I'll take every last ounce of power out of my car which means I don't mind sweating profusely to get more powahhh
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 09-09-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Congrats on finally making that leap of faith and...

Congrats on finally making that leap of faith and tracking your car. What track is it? The bare minimum, I would swap out your brake fluid. It will boil and you may lose brake pressure if it gets too...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 07-30-2019, 08:26 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
ugh wish I Could have went to this. Anyone...

ugh wish I Could have went to this.

Anyone planning on coming to GridLife Round 5 in South Haven Michigan?
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-05-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Weird. Not sure why it's not working. Added a...

Weird. Not sure why it's not working. Added a link in my previous post.
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-05-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Here's my video guys: ...

Here's my video guys:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uc9oeNDXtM

https://youtu.be/5Uc9oeNDXtM


Things I've noticed: I'm braking too early, trail braking too late, causing me to lose speed...
Forum: Track / Autocross / Drifting / Dragstrip 06-04-2019, 03:48 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 20,897
Posted By ///maestro
Both brands were recommended to me by time attack...

Both brands were recommended to me by time attack competitors....LOL. Do you compete or are you just blowing smoke out your pooper?
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