New S2000 Owner
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New S2000 Owner
Hi all,
I just bought a 2001 S2000 and will be competing in SOLO II next year in BS. I need help!!!! What front sway bar should I get. I also will be using the stock wheels and need to know the best size Hoosiers to buy.
Thanks in advance.......
I just bought a 2001 S2000 and will be competing in SOLO II next year in BS. I need help!!!! What front sway bar should I get. I also will be using the stock wheels and need to know the best size Hoosiers to buy.
Thanks in advance.......
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From one new s2000 owner to another, welcome.
The Hoosiers are easy, the 225/50-16 front and 245/45-16 rear seem to be the popular choice. I have driven both the Kumho and Hoosier and the Hoosier seemed to have more lateral grip.
About the bar there are a number of different choices that depend on your budget. The larger Mugen bar works and the Tannabe bar of the same diameter should perform the same. Comptech will eventually come out with their adjustable bar which I think is stiffer than the Mugen. The Gendron bar is a kit assembled by Bill Gendron a fellow solo racer. His kit is a blade adjustable bar setup and depending on what diameter bar you get it is very stiff, and pretty expensive. I think his kit is $540 with a hollow bar, but a lot of drivers are swapping to a solid bar.
The big thing about the bigger bar is to keep the rear planted to avoid the dreaded inside wheel spin issue. This also works against us, the stiffer the bar the more the car will push, it's a fine line.
IMO the gendron bar is the trick.
The Hoosiers are easy, the 225/50-16 front and 245/45-16 rear seem to be the popular choice. I have driven both the Kumho and Hoosier and the Hoosier seemed to have more lateral grip.
About the bar there are a number of different choices that depend on your budget. The larger Mugen bar works and the Tannabe bar of the same diameter should perform the same. Comptech will eventually come out with their adjustable bar which I think is stiffer than the Mugen. The Gendron bar is a kit assembled by Bill Gendron a fellow solo racer. His kit is a blade adjustable bar setup and depending on what diameter bar you get it is very stiff, and pretty expensive. I think his kit is $540 with a hollow bar, but a lot of drivers are swapping to a solid bar.
The big thing about the bigger bar is to keep the rear planted to avoid the dreaded inside wheel spin issue. This also works against us, the stiffer the bar the more the car will push, it's a fine line.
IMO the gendron bar is the trick.
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Welcome to the board. I'd concur with Pete's advice.
But for some contrast:
1) I've been running Kumhos since they do double duty as track tires. They stick great, are less expensive, and last longer than the Hoosiers. From what I've read on this board, the Hoosiers offer better grip under certain conditions. Also, they are lighter but more expensive.
2) I'm not running a stiffer front bar ... yet. The car is quite loose on the Kumhos, but closer to neutral with the OEM Bridgestones. I'm waiting to see what Comptech comes out with, but if you need the bar now follow Pete's advice.
3) Some of the "hard-core" autocrossers use the forged 6-spoke wheels that are available as optional equipment in Japan. They are exactly the same size as the North America OEM wheels, but lighter.
4) Pete is THE MAN to get magnetics or vinyl numbers from
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But for some contrast:
1) I've been running Kumhos since they do double duty as track tires. They stick great, are less expensive, and last longer than the Hoosiers. From what I've read on this board, the Hoosiers offer better grip under certain conditions. Also, they are lighter but more expensive.
2) I'm not running a stiffer front bar ... yet. The car is quite loose on the Kumhos, but closer to neutral with the OEM Bridgestones. I'm waiting to see what Comptech comes out with, but if you need the bar now follow Pete's advice.
3) Some of the "hard-core" autocrossers use the forged 6-spoke wheels that are available as optional equipment in Japan. They are exactly the same size as the North America OEM wheels, but lighter.
4) Pete is THE MAN to get magnetics or vinyl numbers from
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Welcome to the board!
Guys, it looks like we've got another woman on here that can kick some serious butt behind the wheel.
I concur with what the guys said above. Like CoralDoc, I run on Kumhos.
Guys, it looks like we've got another woman on here that can kick some serious butt behind the wheel.
I concur with what the guys said above. Like CoralDoc, I run on Kumhos.
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I won a set of Hoosiers at Nationals so I need to get them before the end of the year. I will also be buying Kuhmos for regional and high speed touring events. Where is the best place to purchase these different swaybars?
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Originally posted by CG
Guys, it looks like we've got another woman on here that can kick some serious butt behind the wheel.
Guys, it looks like we've got another woman on here that can kick some serious butt behind the wheel.
Mugen- King Motorsports
Tanabe- Bulletproof automotive
(above both board sponsors)
Gendron- Small Fortune Racing 413-267-0904 (Bill Gendron)
Comptech- www.comptechusa.com
About the JDM wheels, Giampiero from MG racing has a set in stock for $1800 and change including shipping... I think I'll pass.
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From: In the heart of the USSA!
Originally posted by jguerdat
Ok, educate us unwashed - who is "bsl"?
Ok, educate us unwashed - who is "bsl"?
I don't think you'll be unwashed for long.
