yep, one change at a time, that's the only way to go I think.

On that topic, does anyone have a reference to the best order to effect suspension changes? ie, spring rates, then shock settings, then wheel alignment etc, only in more detail than that?

Sometimes I'm a little vague when asking a question . . other times I just say words and wait patiently for answers!

Try and work out what's the most likely remedy is the usual way to go datsblue. Most of the handling guides around work that way, they state a problem then give likely causes/remedies. If there are several problems then attack the most serious one first.

Of course you could always state your problems here and get responses based on years of experience, training and study

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Richard... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqM9_Wq-TKc

lol, state my problems . . no room here or time.

Actually, I guess I am just being quite pedantic with this, but looking at the limiting the causal effect of making one change (i.e ride height) then leads to considerations with alignment (toe, camber, castor), bump steer, bar rate, requirement for a different spring rate to soak up the 'new' travel to bump stop appropriately etc.

AT the moment, I am happy enough with my setup for the rest of hte year, but am looking at changing to 'adjustable' shocks for next year.

Bloody hell, Lakeside is booked solid, 65 entries so there should be some drama for anyone considering spectating. So I put an entry in for 19 Oct, have fun you blokes

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Richard... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqM9_Wq-TKc

yeah I just got off the phone from a mate who also tried to enter and got the same answer. I'm faxing my October entry in today!

The new Kumho KU36's are pretty good from first impressions. They have way more traction on corner exit so I'm expecting a significant time improvement on Sunday. Mind you I had o lip the gaurds to fit the 275/35ZR18 rears - the old 265/35 Federals fitted in there easily. And its in at LEDA suspension today for a 'proper' alignment - ie all the camber and castor we can get on the front and zero toe. Rear end is good - not touching that.

I'll also be there in October, entry form is on their fax right now.

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Gazelle MotorSport
RPJS12 Gazelle - Big Block CA20DET
S12 RXG Silvia - Green Machine SR20DET

im in for the weekend ., steve in the supercharged mr2 also missed out . he's cheezed

see u guys out there

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910 Bluebird was a TRX in a past life
FJ20 ET
EMS Dual Sport

Len,
Tell Steve that the saturday sprints at qld raceway will probably be quiet due to everybody being at lakeside.

Harry,
I still have your steering wheel in the ute if you want it.

I'd forgotten about that. I picked up a wheel for the Patrol a while back so don't need it anymore. Thanks anyway mate.

Weather Forecast for Sunday:
Possible afternoon shower/storm Min 18 Max 29

hopefully that doesn't happen till after 3:30 so we get a full day of dry runs. I'm hoping for a big improvement out of these tyres!

entries and groupings are up on QR's website:
http://queenslandraceway.com.au/lakesid ... 908_el.pdf

a bloke I know had to pull out of Lakeside tomorrow - car not ready. So if anyone wants to race give me a call on -------------- and I'll give you his number to arrange it with him!

Tempting Harry but QR was hot today and I'm in the process of replacing body fluid, .05 could be a problem tomorrow

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Richard... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqM9_Wq-TKc

Body fluid was definitely important at Lakeside yesterday!

Not only was I short on water, but I also discovered that some times, fuel delivery problems can be spurred on by a lack of petrol in the tank! Sitting on the main straight, opposite the control tower is not the place to contemplate such shortages.

Hey Datsblue,

currently uploading a bit of video of your car.
We should have got evaded to video us . oh well next time i guess.

Turns out i did a PB by 0.75 when i checked last times results

How good was Absolute Automotive turning up to help us out for the day !

It sure was hot out there
good to meet harry .. got that supra howls thru hungry

i bettered my time by another 1.4 secs , i have some good vid of your car jeff , will post it when i get back from faxing my entry to the next race ... im on hols for th enext 2 weeks so no work fax


i had a skyline that held me up thru the turns and i couldn't get down the straight ... was dissing me a but but i just let him run away and then nailed it the next lap and set my pb

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910 Bluebird was a TRX in a past life
FJ20 ET
EMS Dual Sport

Thanks Len, much appreciated.

its a bugger when they hold you up, I am never smart enough to let them get away and do a fast run on the catchup.

looking forward to seeing Steves photos as well.
Marsta photography was there as well so he will probably have some photos up today or tomorrow.

currently uploading my video to here http://www.youtube.com/results?search_q ... e_uploaded

looking forward to the next one, hopefully on slicks