S2000 STR prep resource
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Originally Posted by PedalFaster,Nov 25 2009, 10:22 PM
s2000Junky attracted much ridicule in his home forum (Pacific Northwest) for insisting in the face of all arguments to the contrary that you only need to bleed one caliper when you bleed your brakes.
So, rather than argue with him, just do as I did and just ignore him.
So, rather than argue with him, just do as I did and just ignore him.
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From: NYC burbs
Originally Posted by s2000Junky,Nov 26 2009, 03:34 AM
its an open forum but one that i'm not interested in participating in anymore, excuse me
back on topic.... anyone hazard to let loose tire pressure info? i am going to start at stock pressures, and work from there. any secrets you street tire guys want to share?
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From: Kentucky
Originally Posted by TheNick,Nov 25 2009, 03:37 PM
You are still going to need a big"ish" front bar Dave.
The MR is so low on these cars that in order to truly compensate for a smaller front bar with spring rates - you'll need something near 1100-1200lb springs if not higher.
I think a good baseline is a Saner bar, 850F/700R. Do what you wish with the rear bar.
The MR is so low on these cars that in order to truly compensate for a smaller front bar with spring rates - you'll need something near 1100-1200lb springs if not higher.
I think a good baseline is a Saner bar, 850F/700R. Do what you wish with the rear bar.
BTW, anyone have recommendations on something like my ground controls on my CRX that would fit with these struts?
http://www.tcklineracing.com/nonbmw.htm
I tried sending an email to ground controls on this and got nothing but crickets chirping in the background. Hmmm... I guess I should try TC Kline as well, but it would be good to get options.
Thanks again to all contributing to this topic.
-Dave
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Rodney, I have been running 32psi Rear and 34 front on my AP1 with Star Specs, When we tested Sal's AP2, which is lowered and has more camber, we found 32 all around to be best. So I think you have the right Idea with starting at stock pressures
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has anyone looked at the 57motorsport G07WT wheels? They look to me to be a cheaper alternative to more expensive volks and they do come in 17x9 +63
Tirerack sells them... they dont list the rear offset so I would want to double check what their "rear offset" is before ordering. They are slightly more expensive than the 949 wheels. But you can order them now.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseU...ht+Silver+Paint
Tirerack sells them... they dont list the rear offset so I would want to double check what their "rear offset" is before ordering. They are slightly more expensive than the 949 wheels. But you can order them now.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseU...ht+Silver+Paint
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Originally Posted by daverx7,Nov 26 2009, 08:33 AM
Thanks Nick! Until STR rules stabilize and the S proves to do well, I will keep and reuse my B-stock goodies as much as possible, so I'm glad I can reuse the bar I have, just soften it. I bet I'll use your recommendations for springs and tweak based on how my AP1 feels.
BTW, anyone have recommendations on something like my ground controls on my CRX that would fit with these struts?
http://www.tcklineracing.com/nonbmw.htm
I tried sending an email to ground controls on this and got nothing but crickets chirping in the background. Hmmm... I guess I should try TC Kline as well, but it would be good to get options.
Thanks again to all contributing to this topic.
-Dave
BTW, anyone have recommendations on something like my ground controls on my CRX that would fit with these struts?
http://www.tcklineracing.com/nonbmw.htm
I tried sending an email to ground controls on this and got nothing but crickets chirping in the background. Hmmm... I guess I should try TC Kline as well, but it would be good to get options.
Thanks again to all contributing to this topic.
-Dave
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From: AZ
Originally Posted by Zeus2k,Nov 26 2009, 12:33 PM
has anyone looked at the 57motorsport G07WT wheels? They look to me to be a cheaper alternative to more expensive volks and they do come in 17x9 +63
Tirerack sells them... they dont list the rear offset so I would want to double check what their "rear offset" is before ordering. They are slightly more expensive than the 949 wheels. But you can order them now.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseU...ht+Silver+Paint
Tirerack sells them... they dont list the rear offset so I would want to double check what their "rear offset" is before ordering. They are slightly more expensive than the 949 wheels. But you can order them now.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseU...ht+Silver+Paint
1. The front's weigh 18 lbs each. Immagine what the rears will weigh with 2 more inces of width.
2. Not listing the offset.
My advice, wait for the 949 wheels.
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From: Sparta NJ
Originally Posted by NJDrive,Nov 25 2009, 12:01 AM
I knew you wouldn't wait for the 949s. This is going to be fun. I hate you. 
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Originally Posted by robinson,Nov 26 2009, 05:33 PM
Two things I don't like about those wheels.
1. The front's weigh 18 lbs each. Immagine what the rears will weigh with 2 more inces of width.
2. Not listing the offset.
My advice, wait for the 949 wheels.
1. The front's weigh 18 lbs each. Immagine what the rears will weigh with 2 more inces of width.
2. Not listing the offset.
My advice, wait for the 949 wheels.
2. thats just tirerack... I have found many other sites that list offsets ranging from +20 - +63
at any rate I just thought I would share another potentially cheap option.
personally I would run a set of 4 rear NSX rims myself but finding a set wont be easy
