J's Type S front...anyone have it?
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yeah, I figured the race teams would use the CF due to weight savings, but then I thought about the abuse and figured they might rock the FRP's for budget reasons. You can buy replacement splitters for that bumper in FRP or CF.
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Originally Posted by GiFF,Aug 16 2005, 03:40 PM
look how low this race car is... it warrants the short stroke dampers...
can't wait to move back to live for good in asia. super smooth tracks...
can't wait to move back to live for good in asia. super smooth tracks...
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Originally Posted by MrAlex,Aug 16 2005, 11:01 AM
Hey Frank...
On the Speedstar site, there is a Rio Yellow one with just the front. I think it's fine.
On the Speedstar site, there is a Rio Yellow one with just the front. I think it's fine.
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Originally Posted by CynCrvrAP1,Aug 16 2005, 06:50 PM
i think it looks good to, BUT you need the gt wing to compliment it imo.
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Originally Posted by Highrpmek,Aug 16 2005, 05:15 PM
Actually is warrants super stiff dampers and springs, I'd imagine there is still good stroke on the dampers, like when the cars inside tires almost off the ground, I bet those dampers extend a long way to keep those inside tires on the ground and giving some traction. Also known as suspension "droop"
And yes HunterEZ, that's what I'm refering too. Front bumper w/ no side skirts, they aren't functional, just more weight.
I also notice every picture of that car has the front splitter painted, do you think they are using the FRP version, or the CF and painting the splitter?
And yes HunterEZ, that's what I'm refering too. Front bumper w/ no side skirts, they aren't functional, just more weight.
I also notice every picture of that car has the front splitter painted, do you think they are using the FRP version, or the CF and painting the splitter?
that's definitely true. look at the tires, it's racing slicks. you need high spring rates and valving to match to use such tires. about stroke, if too much compression, the whole car will be scraping on the ground the whole time. so it's pretty short stroked like all jdm coilovers. that's in comparison with the european/american brands. the damages are from the rumble strips on the track or contact with other objects or cars...also, all these race cars experience wheel lift at certain loads. you'll see it in all types of racing... even on my shifter karts... and i think F1...
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Agreed, althought wheel lift is not optimal, with some setups it is unevitable. I do think that in American Racing leagues (ALMANS, SCCA, Grand Am, etc.) the rules really limit lower ride heights compared to other countries racing leagues. C6-R vettes and porsches don't ride that low.
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Originally Posted by Highrpmek,Aug 16 2005, 06:12 PM
Agreed, althought wheel lift is not optimal, with some setups it is unevitable. I do think that in American Racing leagues (ALMANS, SCCA, Grand Am, etc.) the rules really limit lower ride heights compared to other countries racing leagues. C6-R vettes and porsches don't ride that low.
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Originally Posted by HunterEz,Aug 16 2005, 09:03 PM
I don't think you need the GT wing unless you track, which I'm sure the speedstar guys do. I mean.. why would you want so much drag going in a straight line? Don't you want to save gas?
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Originally Posted by GiFF,Aug 16 2005, 09:16 PM
about the ride height... could this be the conditions of the tracks around america? i've only been on the west coast tracks. never seen the middle or east coast tracks. educate me please...
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Originally Posted by Highrpmek,Aug 16 2005, 06:18 PM
Might be conditions, might be eligible vehicles such as say the RS4's. They have a lot of hardware and drivetrain under there bodies which would limit there bodies ride heights. I honestly don't know for sure, just speculation.
oh well...