S2000 STR prep resource
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Originally Posted by ALFYonso,Oct 8 2009, 11:12 AM
Here's a n00bish question that I think I have the answer to already (via searching) but just need to confirm, and maybe it'll be a good tidbit for this thread:
When people say "revalved Koni's," they are referring to a valving that is set up already, right? As in, an "auto-x spec," and most people aren't choosing custom damping rates whenever they have this done. Is this right? Also, is the main difference a higher compression rate?
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When people say "revalved Koni's," they are referring to a valving that is set up already, right? As in, an "auto-x spec," and most people aren't choosing custom damping rates whenever they have this done. Is this right? Also, is the main difference a higher compression rate?
That's a steak house right? Mmmm.....steak.....
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Good info to know about the XS' not being the tire for the S2000. That's too bad as they are pretty darn cheap. 
If I decide to give up on my CRX Si in STS, I just might start dabbling in STR and work my way up to being fully prepp'ed.
I do have 10 RE01R's (with 6 being new in bags waiting to be thrashed that I got in the Tirerack close out). Too bad the new tires are 4x245's and 2x225's. What the hell... RE01R's are now uncompetitive, but would be perfectly fine learning and adapting from AS to STR.
Hmmm... I do have a good set of DA's (TC Kline's) that I used for AS.
http://www.tcklineracing.com/nonbmw.htm
Would these be worth trying to work with in STR?
Thanks in advance for any advice on this.
-Dave
If I decide to give up on my CRX Si in STS, I just might start dabbling in STR and work my way up to being fully prepp'ed. I do have 10 RE01R's (with 6 being new in bags waiting to be thrashed that I got in the Tirerack close out). Too bad the new tires are 4x245's and 2x225's. What the hell... RE01R's are now uncompetitive, but would be perfectly fine learning and adapting from AS to STR.
Hmmm... I do have a good set of DA's (TC Kline's) that I used for AS.
http://www.tcklineracing.com/nonbmw.htm
Would these be worth trying to work with in STR?
Thanks in advance for any advice on this.
-Dave
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Originally Posted by daverx7,Oct 8 2009, 10:14 PM
I just might start dabbling in STR and work my way up to being fully prepp'ed.
I can help you with that HAHAI think they may have built this class just for me?
Holy crap you have 10 RE01R's? They'll be dried out by the time you get around to using them
Sell em and get some RE-11's or AD08's or for 255's all around Nittos prolly wouldn't be a bad choice either.
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Originally Posted by scareyourpassenger,Aug 14 2009, 03:40 PM
This seems pretty bogus to me.
If you are lucky and your car can be reflashed/reprogramed you are ok but if your only option is a piggy back with the same sort of control you are screwed.
If you are lucky and your car can be reflashed/reprogramed you are ok but if your only option is a piggy back with the same sort of control you are screwed.
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Originally Posted by ALFYonso,Sep 2 2009, 02:01 PM
You mean scraping my oil pan isn't good? ...Really though, I've got an AP2, and from what I understand, the bump steer problem was fixed with AP2's.
@TheNick:
You mentioned running 850f/600r spring rates. Is this on a car you drive frequently? How's the ride? The S2K is my only car, so I can't get too crazy with spring rates.
...Really though, I've got an AP2, and from what I understand, the bump steer problem was fixed with AP2's.@TheNick:
You mentioned running 850f/600r spring rates. Is this on a car you drive frequently? How's the ride? The S2K is my only car, so I can't get too crazy with spring rates.
I think a lot of you guys are going to over sway and under spring your cars honestly. Simple CR sways are doing me just fine. Just an opinion
Sorry for so many posts btw lol, I've been street tire for life since 04' and just saw this thread!
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Originally Posted by scareyourpassenger,Sep 30 2009, 03:57 PM
Looks like my request was posted as they said they would
As for the OBDII stuff. The piggybacks alter some items but the main features related to emissions are left in tact. This would be no different than a reprogrammed ecu.
As for the OBDII stuff. The piggybacks alter some items but the main features related to emissions are left in tact. This would be no different than a reprogrammed ecu.
well said, glad you sent them a letter.
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Originally Posted by daverx7,Oct 8 2009, 06:14 PM
Good info to know about the XS' not being the tire for the S2000. That's too bad as they are pretty darn cheap. If I decide to give up on my CRX Si in STS, I just might start dabbling in STR and work my way up to being fully prepp'ed.
I do have 10 RE01R's (with 6 being new in bags waiting to be thrashed that I got in the Tirerack close out). Too bad the new tires are 4x245's and 2x225's. What the hell... RE01R's are now uncompetitive, but would be perfectly fine learning and adapting from AS to STR.
Hmmm... I do have a good set of DA's (TC Kline's) that I used for AS.
http://www.tcklineracing.com/nonbmw.htm
Would these be worth trying to work with in STR?
Thanks in advance for any advice on this.
-Dave
If I decide to give up on my CRX Si in STS, I just might start dabbling in STR and work my way up to being fully prepp'ed. I do have 10 RE01R's (with 6 being new in bags waiting to be thrashed that I got in the Tirerack close out). Too bad the new tires are 4x245's and 2x225's. What the hell... RE01R's are now uncompetitive, but would be perfectly fine learning and adapting from AS to STR.
Hmmm... I do have a good set of DA's (TC Kline's) that I used for AS.
http://www.tcklineracing.com/nonbmw.htm
Would these be worth trying to work with in STR?
Thanks in advance for any advice on this.
-Dave
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Originally Posted by Orthonormal,Oct 5 2009, 04:01 PM
Where can I get a top mount with a 2.25" or 2.5" spring seat, that will mate with the stock sized shock shaft?
My Penskes already have lower seats for 2.5" (or it might be 2.25") standard coilover springs, so I just need an upper seat to use those springs.
My Penskes already have lower seats for 2.5" (or it might be 2.25") standard coilover springs, so I just need an upper seat to use those springs.
What I did with mine is made some spring isolators out of 6061 on a lathe. Then of course Hollis showed me that the standard Penske top mount worked in conjunction with the adapter
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Originally Posted by TheNick,Oct 2 2009, 10:59 AM
No it doesn't. It sure as hell makes the car a lot easier to drive and puts power down pretty damn well though.
