Vipercar93
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Nope, standard coil springs. With the high corner loads they tend to run springs in upwards 1500lbs or more depending on the track, cannot remember the exact number so the suspension doesn't move too much. THey are allowed a total of 3.5 inches of travel last I heard. A normal road car uses around 100-200 lbs depending on the car.
They need to run them low to keep the air out from underneath the cars.
The exact springrate is complicated, sometimes they will actually bind the spring up and ride on the bump stop which dramatically increases springrates.
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http://www.nascar.com/video/post-race/highlights/121007/cup-tal2-high-two/index.html
Good save considering the speed and coming off the banking! In the draft they are right around 200 coming into the corner. This could have been really nasty.
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Just 'cause' it's a V8 doesn't mean it's a musclecar =P
What do you have?
Wikipedia defines a 'Muscle Car' as " a product of the American car industry adhering to the hot rodder's philosophy of taking a small car and putting a large-displacement engine in it". It further asserts that the muscle car "was designed for straight-line speed, and did not have the "sophisticated chassis", "engineering integrity", or "lithe appearance" of European high-performance cars".
So I guess you're right, as my 5 litre IS-F doesn't fall into any of those categories
=) I wouldn't consider the IS-F a musclecar a good sport tourer =) Though the 'musclecars' today ride pretty good and have fully independent suspension. Buddy back stateside has a 2006 SRT8 Charger. For it's weight it turns pretty good, not as good as a lighter car, but still. On the other hand my Cousins 99 Z28 is like trying to decide when the you are going to get the best drift score! Same with my other cousins 79 Firebird with the 400BB, though at least she has no illusions that her car drives like a boat =)
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Monaro is about the only 'Musclecar' you can get that is RHD. After driving LHD though for the last 5 years it's not hard, but the bigger the car the harder it is to see if you feel the need to pass.
My V8 is RHD and 0.3 seconds quicker than even the Supercharged VXR to 62 mph
(VXR 500 0-60mph in 4.9 secs).Just 'cause' it's a V8 doesn't mean it's a musclecar =P
What do you have?
Here you go Tony, these could be fun!
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I do like the Supra's. Never liked the insurance rates, but that shouldn't be a problem for you =) I nearly bought a TT before I settled on the SRT. You looking to be 'unique' or just a fun driving experience?
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Not from what I've read, high teens if you'relucky, plus the mpg on mine seems to be improving now by quite alot
Yep, sounds about right. I have a person at work with one they ended up selling because they couldn't keep it fueled, they were lucky to get 20mpg. Major maintenance is usually needed a lot sooner than piston engines too. I'm sure how it was driven makes a difference, but it's still not good considering. They are really good for wear supposedly if you are religious with the warm up and cool down cycles and keep fresh oil in it. But I don't know many people that would do this, especially the warm-ups and cool-downs.
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I want an RX8 but mpg is rubbish!!!!
And maintenance =(
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Could always go Cossy?
Going with force fed, and an engine that can handle high BHP limits your playing field IMO =)
Rex? Evo? STi?
Would say my car, but high power FWD isn't something I would wish on people. Cheap to run though and insure. Could always go with a supercharged Monaro =) You looking for something you can 'mod' up to high power, or something that comes with high power?
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It takes some getting used to, insurance isn't easy either.
What else you thinking?
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Not exactly fast, but has that musclecar 'bling'. LHD though...
Monaro is about the only 'Musclecar' you can get that is RHD. After driving LHD though for the last 5 years it's not hard, but the bigger the car the harder it is to see if you feel the need to pass.
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You don't want a Poopra =) Nothing beats a stonking V8 =)
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You want a muscle car then?
What you on about Muscle cars look awesome!
Vauxall Monaro VXR would be fun!
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This could be fun!
Can understand that, TVR's are rattletraps IMO.
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Someone in Greece has money then
Yeah... all the government officials! =)
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Sounds like good progress
What is DSP?http://www.modernper...rt4_electronics
It's discontinued now, but basically it's like a code reader you are looking at, BUT can adjust fueling/spark/boost parameters for the engine at different RPMS. In my case I can change for every 1k rpms. I can adjust speed limiter/redline and when the fans come on too.
What you can do with them is get a 'CMR' dealer to totally remap the car to new components, mainly around the fuelling parameters.
What winter tyres you currently using? I didn't even take mine off during summer but I'm hoping it's cold this year so I can see what they're really like.
Nankang SV2 snow 205/50 R17 93V XL (Wi). At the time I was limited by the OEM strut perches + a cheap set of 17's a moving fellow SRTer decided to offload to me before he PCS'd. If I had to do it over I would stick with 16's and get a 60 series tyre with a 195/185 and turn the torque down by limiting low RPM boost. Which tyres do you use?
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Looks like it expired, have to wait for a new one.
Boo, you snooze you lose I guess. Should have checked yesterday. That stuff would have been ideal!
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Another oil change done with a new K&N filter from Opie Oils and switched back to Motul 300v
New foglights were put in, just waiting on the headlights. After the DSP my MPG has gone up. Running without the DSP changed how I drive. Was struggling with MPG so I took the MPG savings adjuster to a new level. It was pure agony, but I can say I can do it. Whether I continue driving with a super light right foot will remain to be seen though. It's a real effort to stay in the vaccum and shift at 1500-1700... The car is happy with it, just my foot tends to itch! Now with the DSP back in the effort can be seen with a 34.1 and 33.8 on the last two tanks
Carbon syncro's and new 3rd gear will be ordered for my XMas present here in the next few weeks, still waiting on the Group Buy.
Have a guy at work that does detailing, says he will get 90% of my scratches out for £120 and a 10 hour job. Still need to get my bumper fixed and sills pulled. I bought a 1.5tonne jack off fleabay for £80, so far so good! No more sill damage for me =) The paintwork and bodywork is on the backburner, very low priority for me, as always. Would rather have the mechanical side right first.
Next up is new pads in the front again, and putting on my winter tyres. In 3+ inches they don't make much of a difference, but when it's near freezing, and the roads are wet there is a big difference and considering I am on the road at 0500 every morning this cold weather usability is important!
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CARCARESALE - For around 28% off
Says discount code isn't valid for that product =(
Never really cared for the comma stuff. Used other products of theirs and never really been impressed.
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Poor cows? Yes poor cows, but look at how many people died in those! A lot more people than cows and not all of them were the ones that made the judgement error.
I agree Tony, never drive in Russia!
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Hope it gets sold =)
So what next......If anything?
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That car is mental!
Supercharged hmm...