S2000 STR prep resource
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Originally Posted by josh7owens' timestamp='1304303416' post='20527305
anyone wanting a good laugh at me running in the wet with one re01 on the rear driver side, heres a video to waste 2 mins out your life
http://vimeo.com/23128877
http://vimeo.com/23128877
You did better than we did in Blytheville, at least your car still drives. I prefer running the RS3s over A6s on this particular lot because it eats up the Hoosiers really fast. Its very similar to the surface a Hartland Park Topeka (for those that remember). -Marc
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thats what dave told me man, very sad, Thank god you trailered it! I'm sure it will have a new diff in it this week. If I can make it to that one, that'd be great but well have to wait and see. this is the second race in a roll I'm showed up, scratched timed every one in my class and then not won because of coning out. I guess I really earned my cone head of the year trophy last year. The issue I'm having (other then being wet and one odd tire) is the fact that my timing is off on transitions. I'm used to it transitioning faster and with the softer bar setting it's "different" Alinment this week (I might have to come to louisville to get it done because I dont want any joe doing it), take out the rear camber back to 2.5 and such. the car should be alot better next race. I'm looking forward to the blythville race in 2 months, hopfully the car is "sorted" by then.
ps- sorry guys for turning this thread into my facebook page haha. happy motoring! Anyone wanna give tips on settling down the rear without creating push? I think once I make my alinment changes it will be "all good" but I like hearing people input also.
ps- sorry guys for turning this thread into my facebook page haha. happy motoring! Anyone wanna give tips on settling down the rear without creating push? I think once I make my alinment changes it will be "all good" but I like hearing people input also.
We'll see how it goes after dialing down front bar.
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Originally Posted by sirbunz' timestamp='1304306171' post='20527466
[quote name='josh7owens' timestamp='1304303416' post='20527305']
anyone wanting a good laugh at me running in the wet with one re01 on the rear driver side, heres a video to waste 2 mins out your life
http://vimeo.com/23128877
anyone wanting a good laugh at me running in the wet with one re01 on the rear driver side, heres a video to waste 2 mins out your life
http://vimeo.com/23128877
You did better than we did in Blytheville, at least your car still drives. I prefer running the RS3s over A6s on this particular lot because it eats up the Hoosiers really fast. Its very similar to the surface a Hartland Park Topeka (for those that remember). -Marc
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This is the early diagnosis. Something went kaboom on the first of my 2nd session runs. It's currently up on jackstands in the garage. I plan to tear it apart tomorrow after work. If all goes well, it will be at the Atlanta Tour this weekend! We bought an extra diff 2 years back, knowing this may be an issue. 4 full seasons of auto-x with a co-driver. Most the regulars at the NTs seem to go through more diffs than I have ... this being my first. There is a small chance the problem is an axel, but the vibration from the clunking is coming from the pumpkin based on butting my hand on it and having someone else turn the wheel.
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Originally Posted by IntegraR0064' timestamp='1304348839' post='20528695
[quote name='sirbunz' timestamp='1304306171' post='20527466']
[quote name='josh7owens' timestamp='1304303416' post='20527305']
anyone wanting a good laugh at me running in the wet with one re01 on the rear driver side, heres a video to waste 2 mins out your life
http://vimeo.com/23128877
[quote name='josh7owens' timestamp='1304303416' post='20527305']
anyone wanting a good laugh at me running in the wet with one re01 on the rear driver side, heres a video to waste 2 mins out your life
http://vimeo.com/23128877
You did better than we did in Blytheville, at least your car still drives. I prefer running the RS3s over A6s on this particular lot because it eats up the Hoosiers really fast. Its very similar to the surface a Hartland Park Topeka (for those that remember). -Marc
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This is the early diagnosis. Something went kaboom on the first of my 2nd session runs. It's currently up on jackstands in the garage. I plan to tear it apart tomorrow after work. If all goes well, it will be at the Atlanta Tour this weekend! We bought an extra diff 2 years back, knowing this may be an issue. 4 full seasons of auto-x with a co-driver. Most the regulars at the NTs seem to go through more diffs than I have ... this being my first. There is a small chance the problem is an axel, but the vibration from the clunking is coming from the pumpkin based on butting my hand on it and having someone else turn the wheel.
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Well it sounds like you have it under control at least, good luck
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To make this relevant to the thread, Its a good idea to get a spare diff and axels. I have been very fortunate so far, but the time finally came for me. I have seen many S2000s break axels and diffs at National events. They are not very difficult to replace. I keep a DIY printout with my spare parts just in case. This time I happened to leave the parts at home.
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To make this relevant to the thread, Its a good idea to get a spare diff and axels. I have been very fortunate so far, but the time finally came for me. I have seen many S2000s break axels and diffs at National events. They are not very difficult to replace. I keep a DIY printout with my spare parts just in case. This time I happened to leave the parts at home.
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Here some more weekend STR entertainment... I forgot to zoom in my regular camera behind the seat, so view the second video taken by iPhone for a more dynamic view. This was a fun and fast 0.8 mile course. After some compression tweaks in the rear I was able to take the bend at full throttle on the way out and just barely lift on the way back. Again I will claim that the lowness (12.5" hub center to metal fender edge) of the rear has helped tame it for an AP1 as the car now toe's in on turn in as opposed to out.
May 1, 2011 Bisbee Douglas Airport 75ft Narrow Taxiway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=078mLZpqF8M
Same Run as above taken by Harry's LapTimer app on iPhone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQIz2TwBG38
May 1, 2011 Bisbee Douglas Airport 75ft Narrow Taxiway
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=078mLZpqF8M
Same Run as above taken by Harry's LapTimer app on iPhone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQIz2TwBG38
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From: Kentucky
Just for grins... Here are my 2 fastest runs at last weekend's Blytheville ProSolo.
Right side:
[media]http://vimeo.com/23181870[/media]
Left side:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SorCd_YhizI[/media]
BTW, I uploaded the videos in HD but I am betting that you will need to go to the sites and manually choose them. Note... for those that have not been to one, it is a lot of fun... right side video has more of what it is like to be on deck and then stage the car. Feel free to critique the runs... I'm always open to improvements.
-Dave
Right side:
[media]http://vimeo.com/23181870[/media]
Left side:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SorCd_YhizI[/media]
BTW, I uploaded the videos in HD but I am betting that you will need to go to the sites and manually choose them. Note... for those that have not been to one, it is a lot of fun... right side video has more of what it is like to be on deck and then stage the car. Feel free to critique the runs... I'm always open to improvements.
-Dave
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To make this relevant to the thread, Its a good idea to get a spare diff and axels. I have been very fortunate so far, but the time finally came for me. I have seen many S2000s break axels and diffs at National events. They are not very difficult to replace. I keep a DIY printout with my spare parts just in case. This time I happened to leave the parts at home.
I'm just going to Puddymod when my diff fails. He lives probably an hour away from me so I'm lucky.
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Originally Posted by sirbunz' timestamp='1304387369' post='20531114
To make this relevant to the thread, Its a good idea to get a spare diff and axels. I have been very fortunate so far, but the time finally came for me. I have seen many S2000s break axels and diffs at National events. They are not very difficult to replace. I keep a DIY printout with my spare parts just in case. This time I happened to leave the parts at home.
I'm just going to Puddymod when my diff fails. He lives probably an hour away from me so I'm lucky.