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Posted another thread about GS/HS R comp life. Try to figure out tire budget and see if I will run STX in a used MCS or just buy a new MC and do HS. Really comes down to budget and how many people I will have to play with. STX is a really popular class where I run, but the new fast track makes most of them illegal due to the cel fix issue. I know I can get 10-11 events out of a set of Advans or RE01R's in STX and 8,000 miles of DD, but won't be much fun if I don't have anyone to play with. On the other hand a new MC appeals to me because I can order it exactly the way I want, but want to see how much I need for a tire budget and still have to overcome the lack of HS cars in my area. If both classes become sparsely populated, I will end up choosing which ever is cheaper in the long run.
If I run STX, I plan on using camber bolts, slotting or plates to get more neg camber, alignment and a larger rear sway if needed and keep it stock otherwise.
If HS, I'll order a MC with sport suspension, do alignment and R comps, that's it. Not looking for a run at Nationals, just a good local car.
If I run STX, I plan on using camber bolts, slotting or plates to get more neg camber, alignment and a larger rear sway if needed and keep it stock otherwise.
If HS, I'll order a MC with sport suspension, do alignment and R comps, that's it. Not looking for a run at Nationals, just a good local car.
So, for $500 for wheels plus 750 for tires and an alignment, you can immediately be competitive in HS Nationally whether you want to or not. You should be able to get -.6 up to -.8 or so camber up front and give it a bit of toe out(how much depends on how aggressive you want to be with the daily driver, I just set mine at 1/8" total for now, but, might go to 1/4-1/3" in a month or so for nationals). Rear camber is still debatable on the 07, mine is currently set at -1.0 per side but I run a bit higher pressures still. I'd guess -.6 or so might be OK, but, haven't tested yet since I still don't have my Koni's installed(or built for that matter).Craig
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5th Gear
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There are no camber bolts made and they are not legal in stock class unless the factory service manuel says you can use them.
see this thread
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=camber+bolts
see this thread
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t=camber+bolts
5th Gear
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This does make me a bit nervous about crash repair! But I guess these days, the body shops can pull the frame back into alignment well enough, eh? Hopefully I'll never have to find out!
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