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For the last month, I have been working on a cylinder head and finally put that on. Stock valves, except for being "S" valves, but worked primarily on the exhaust ports, and blended the seats into the bowls on both int. and exh.. According to the Gtech, I got about 10ftlbs of torque and 8 hp. Also put on an OBX header 2 weeks ago and got 3-4 ftlbs and 3-4 hp. Intake manifold is next, and cam after that, all in stages so I can see what makes what change.....
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Supercharger delete mod,Toolio's P/P head matched to OBX header, ARP head studs, Crower Camshaft, "S" throttle body and intake with Silicone tube, Milltek Catback, Engine Dampner, JCW Software,Eibach Springs and S-bars, IE Adj. Camber plates, Alta Rear CA, SS brake lines,Super Blue BF,Flik Wheels,M7 STB, Louvered hood for air intake
What are the pros and cons between linear vs. progressive rate? Which ones work best w/ stock?
You car is beautiful! What do you detail with? Are you in VA? Would love to see it sometime.
Best,
T.
linear springs can offer more feedback at the limit because they are more predictable due to the non-variable rate, but once you get used to the progressive i don't think this is a big issue, progressive rate springs can be more comfortable on the street but allow more initial roll before taking a 'set' both laterally and longitudinally, however, the spring rates of the h-sport help reduce understeer (stiffer in the rear). dunno if that helps you decide
they are both designed to work with stock shocks, i don't know if one is better than the other, h-sport's compensate for the lower ride hight by coming with new bumpstops, tsw don't drop as far
thanks for the kind comments, i use the mr clean auto-dry system when i wash the car and random other things eagle f1, megauirs, turtle, armor all, basically free samples lol, i am not really that hardcore, it's mostly just cuz i do less than 8k miles a year that my car is so clean it is mostly a fun car, i use buses etc in winter and during the week, mini is for goofing about, MOTD and similar events, and autoX/track etc
i am in MI till august, but i will PM you when i return always fun to meet an enthusiast
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Originally Posted by snid
That's why I say leave the swaybar for last. It's easy to change. Of course, very few people audition multiple rear bars to find the perfect one.
You might want the try the webb extreme bar or the IE bar, as they have a lot more fine adjustments then 2 or 3 fixed settings
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linear springs can offer more feedback at the limit because they are more predictable due to the non-variable rate, but once you get used to the progressive i don't think this is a big issue, progressive rate springs can be more comfortable on the street but allow more initial roll before taking a 'set' both laterally and longitudinally, however, the spring rates of the h-sport help reduce understeer (stiffer in the rear). dunno if that helps you decide
sorry to sound like a newb but can sum1 rewrite this in "english"
also, another newb question, what exactly are the camber plates and the control arms. what do they do? what its purpose? thanks
also, another newb question, what exactly are the camber plates and the control arms. what do they do? what its purpose? thanks
The short answer is that camber plates and control arms allow you to adjust the car's alignment. It all starts getting very technical from there.
The front suspension on a MNI mounts to the car with a plate at the top of the strut. A camber plate replaces the stock plate with one that has slotted holes for the bolts so you can change the angle the strut sits at, which changes the angle the tire sits at.
In the rear, there are 2 control arms per side. Stock, the control arms are fixed length. Adjustable control arms allow you to change their length. By doing so, you can adjust the camber / toe / track width / etc in the back of the car.
Explaining vehicle alignment is very tricky. Someone may be able to find a reference that is written in easy to understand terms, but I don't know of such a thing.
Looking forward to seeing it when you get back to VA.
Best
T.
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Originally Posted by UKCoopeR
linear springs can offer more feedback at the limit because they are more predictable due to the non-variable rate, but once you get used to the progressive i don't think this is a big issue, progressive rate springs can be more comfortable on the street but allow more initial roll before taking a 'set' both laterally and longitudinally, however, the spring rates of the h-sport help reduce understeer (stiffer in the rear). dunno if that helps you decide
they are both designed to work with stock shocks, i don't know if one is better than the other, h-sport's compensate for the lower ride hight by coming with new bumpstops, tsw don't drop as far
thanks for the kind comments, i use the mr clean auto-dry system when i wash the car and random other things eagle f1, megauirs, turtle, armor all, basically free samples lol, i am not really that hardcore, it's mostly just cuz i do less than 8k miles a year that my car is so clean it is mostly a fun car, i use buses etc in winter and during the week, mini is for goofing about, MOTD and similar events, and autoX/track etc
i am in MI till august, but i will PM you when i return always fun to meet an enthusiast
You might want the try the webb extreme bar or the IE bar, as they have a lot more fine adjustments then 2 or 3 fixed settings
The short answer is that camber plates and control arms allow you to adjust the car's alignment. It all starts getting very technical from there.
The front suspension on a MNI mounts to the car with a plate at the top of the strut. A camber plate replaces the stock plate with one that has slotted holes for the bolts so you can change the angle the strut sits at, which changes the angle the tire sits at.
In the rear, there are 2 control arms per side. Stock, the control arms are fixed length. Adjustable control arms allow you to change their length. By doing so, you can adjust the camber / toe / track width / etc in the back of the car.
Explaining vehicle alignment is very tricky. Someone may be able to find a reference that is written in easy to understand terms, but I don't know of such a thing.
always fun to meet an enthusiast 
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