ROFL...got body roll?

[MFE]

From last nights' track day. I had put the 5.0 front swaybar back in it and stiffened the rear up a bit. I'm thinking stiffer front springs are in order

[J's 89]

jebus. Did you drag a fender?

[Dave88LX]

Low-ridah.

[Cobra Jet NJ]

How many people are in your vehicle in that pic?

What mods do you have done to the rear suspension?

What is your current spring rates for the front and rear?

[SinisterSnake]

DAMN!

[mmeans]

Silk Purse =/ sow's ear....

uh, really I admire what you've done to do as well as you can with the Fox. You must have a very stubborn streak as well; just like me and I admire your determination.


Michael Means

[CalSpecMustang]

Now all you need Miffy is that punk kid (TylerC) off one of our local forums (KCSR) to race with you, so he can teach you how to drive of course...

[KC LX]

Damn and you even had ballast. I suppose you're hoping those new springs are going to help you out.

[mmeans]

We have plenty of "driving" experts here to give him advice...


Michael Means

[MFE]

Originally Posted by Cobra Jet NJ

How many people are in your vehicle in that pic?

Just me and a passenger, but probably 500 lbs combined

What mods do you have done to the rear suspension?

Torque arm, panhard bar, 390-420-lb conventionally located springs on adjustable LCA's, and an EVM swaybar set about 6% stiffer than a stock Cobra bar

What is your current spring rates for the front and rear?

325-lb coilovers on the front, 390-420 conventionals on the rear. 400-lb front coilovers coming soon.

And BTW the front control arms are located in the higher of the 2 available pivot holes in the MM K-member, further raising the roll center and ostensibly reducing body roll.

[CalSpecMustang]

Dosent help Miffy that your 8'14''. Poor little fox!

[MFE]

Originally Posted by mmeans

Silk Purse =/ sow's ear....

uh, really I admire what you've done to do as well as you can with the Fox. You must have a very stubborn streak as well; just like me and I admire your determination.


Michael Means

Yeah, well, when the Shelby GT500 driver who went 4 wheels off track trying to stay out in front asks if your car has a blower on it when in fact it only makes 255 RWHP, kind of makes for a satisfying chuckle

[Dave88LX]

Maybe you need smaller rear discs.

[mmeans]

Originally Posted by MFE

Yeah, well, when the Shelby GT500 driver who went 4 wheels off track trying to stay out in front asks if your car has a blower on it when in fact it only makes 255 RWHP, kind of makes for a satisfying chuckle

Skill always wins as momentum is your friend, why yes I am preaching to the choir...

Only 4 wheels off, not bad

Eh, I got to get to a track day with my two wheeled girlfriend. Bikes are quicker out of the box but I'm still old and slower...


Michael Means

[MFE]

My buddy in a 93 Viper is serving as a suspension tuning videographer. I'm waiting for him to process several laps from following me around last night, but here's what really clued me in from an event at the same track 2 weeks ago. Starting at 1:25 in this video, I purposely held him up a little for 1/2 a lap so I could capture this and see how the car was behaving.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/H...ays_644178.htm

[KC LX]

I see Bobby brakes too early and hasn't found the line yet. Maybe you could draw it out with crayon for him.

LOL Superdan Industries. I don't see much brake light...maybe we should see if they're broken. You look tight - I can't wait to get out!

[CalSpecMustang]

You guys gonna win this year?

[Dave88LX]

You look tight - I can't wait to get out!

That's what she said.

That video looks fun...makes me want to try Auto-X.

[KC LX]

CalSpec, Yup - wheels on track, no paint bumping. Win/win. We don't race, we run at schools and other open track events. If you noticed MFE gave the Viper a point by; there's passing in designated areas only, the car you're passing must point you by and lift to allow you to pass. Gentlemen's rules. It's how the daily commute should work. If you're not going faster than the person behind you then GTFO.

[KC LX]

Dave, we're going to a test and tune autox event this weekend at a site that's a police training facility. Should be fun. There's only one car out on course at a time, no cement barriers to run into and lower speeds. Depending on your skill level and car on the course in MFE's vid from last night, you may be going up to 120 at one point. I usually keep it to ~105 because after you get it to that speed you need to stop/slow down for the next set of turns. I'm already teaching our 5 y/o about straight line braking. Gotta start some time.

[CalSpecMustang]

Streetfire is banninated at my job. Ill have to check it out tonight. have fun at the training site, that'll be a blast I imagine.

[87handmedown]

My car looks like that going around every turn.

[MFE]

Originally Posted by 87handmedown

My car looks like that going around every turn.

I'm doing about 50 in that picture

[87handmedown]

Originally Posted by MFE

I'm doing about 50 in that picture

haha yeah I figured you were going a little faster than I normally do around corners.

I just need some more $$$.

[lt1fanatic]

Originally Posted by J's 89

jebus. Did you drag a fender?

+1

is some paintwork now needed?

thats some wicked roll but, you already knew that

[Ehardy1971]

Damn. Ever considered putting a Cobra IRS under it?

[CalSpecMustang]

I was also wanting to ask, is that the factory original paint? It shines about 5x brighter than mine ever did. I miss that color.

[MFE]

Yes, other than some touched-up areas, that's original paint. It gets a treatment of Zaino every year or two

[ITSTOCK]

Originally Posted by MFE

My buddy in a 93 Viper is serving as a suspension tuning videographer. I'm waiting for him to process several laps from following me around last night, but here's what really clued me in from an event at the same track 2 weeks ago. Starting at 1:25 in this video, I purposely held him up a little for 1/2 a lap so I could capture this and see how the car was behaving.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/H...ays_644178.htm

That's a simple yet sweet video! That Z06 is MOVING through those turns

[CalSpecMustang]

At second glance MFE it looks like you're making a fast break for the Johnny on the Spot.

[MFE]

Originally Posted by ITSTOCK

That's a simple yet sweet video! That Z06 is MOVING through those turns

That dude is ridiculously fast. And I'm pretty sure he's doing that on run-flats or at least whatever the car came with.

[lt1fanatic]

Originally Posted by ITSTOCK

That's a simple yet sweet video! That Z06 is MOVING through those turns

holy hell id say so....

the C6 is just rippin #### up.

n miffy, all i can do is give of a big applause on that vid. not only do you school people on the forum but, put down some serious ass-whoopins at the track too. nice, nice in-deed

[KC LX]

And what he's done, long ago, is suggested I take it on the track so I bless all his mods. He's a smart mother ####er.

[Ray III]

Congratulations, you're now qualified to drive on Upstate NY back roads. Just make sure your registration is expired and the backseat is full of garbage for ballast.

[Ray III]

All wheel steering FTW!