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I referenced it in my last update, but I've decided to postpone my entry in to NASATX TT for a while. I was just looking at too much of a wallet drain to get things going.
Instead, I'm going to give autocross a try. I"m going to run locally with the Houston SCCA and see if I can compete with the Camaro boys/girls in CAM-C. My driving style may need to be changed up a little, but the car is finally feeling good. I'm still going to do the occasional track day and possibly some TT events next year, but I'm not ready to invest the money needed to run TT for a full season.
As for the car, I've installed the Mike Maier, Inc rear ride height adjusters that allow 2.5" ID coilover springs to be installed in the factory location in the rear. I got a set used from a forum member. The rear spring rated is now 1300lb/in. I also installed the BMR BK055 rear lower control arm bearings and a stock GTPP rear sway bar.
I stiffened the rear coilovers a bit, but everything feels great on the street and limited cornering that I've done. I can now apply power on corner exit without feeling like the car is going to step out--and if I do get some oversteer, it is predictable and wery well controlled.
FIrst time to drive the car in anger may be next Sunday for an autocross/track day hybrid. I then have a track da on Sept 13th and then 2 autocrosses in October.
Instead, I'm going to give autocross a try. I"m going to run locally with the Houston SCCA and see if I can compete with the Camaro boys/girls in CAM-C. My driving style may need to be changed up a little, but the car is finally feeling good. I'm still going to do the occasional track day and possibly some TT events next year, but I'm not ready to invest the money needed to run TT for a full season.
As for the car, I've installed the Mike Maier, Inc rear ride height adjusters that allow 2.5" ID coilover springs to be installed in the factory location in the rear. I got a set used from a forum member. The rear spring rated is now 1300lb/in. I also installed the BMR BK055 rear lower control arm bearings and a stock GTPP rear sway bar.
I stiffened the rear coilovers a bit, but everything feels great on the street and limited cornering that I've done. I can now apply power on corner exit without feeling like the car is going to step out--and if I do get some oversteer, it is predictable and wery well controlled.
FIrst time to drive the car in anger may be next Sunday for an autocross/track day hybrid. I then have a track da on Sept 13th and then 2 autocrosses in October.