cpeehler7
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So, finally, the moment everyone has been waiting for. It has been a long time in the making, sever months actually... but I have finished my car for the most part. The suspension is basically all finished, minus the tie rods, but those can wait a little longer. The car rides fantastic now, even going 70 around corners the car feels completely level. It's a world of difference, and I almost didn't have it finished for the next solo event this weekend. A mechanic/racer friend told me to get my car down to his shop on literally about 5 minutes notice after I thought I screwed up a ball joint on a pothole. Took it in and finished the whole car in just under 5 hours.
So basically this car is going to be built to STX SCCA Solo class specs. So suspension mods, and minor engine work, meaning no internal upgrades. I can mainly just do intake header exhaust, and intake manifold. Along with a good tune I may be able to push 170whp if I'm lucky, I don't want to push it too hard, this is my DD as well. From my point of view now, I'm going to just run this season as is. See if I can get to the top of the Novice class, then do some more costly upgrades later. LSD, stickier tires, subframe bracing etc... that can all wait until I get a little more seat time and more experience.
Anyway, here is a list of the mods that are on the car as of now. Everything else is bone stock. The engine has not been touched yet, only suspension and brakes have been changed.
Skunk2 Pro-S II coilovers
Buddy Club P1 front/rear camber kit
Function 7 Rear LCA W/ ES bushings
Energy Suspension Bushings in the front LCA
Hardrace Upper Control Arm bushings/hardware
Beck/Arnley Lower Ball Joints
Powerstop GSR Calipers/Slotted Drilled Rotors
Z16 Scorched Ceramic Brake Pads
Beck/Arnley Inner/Outter Tie rods (still need to be installed)
I'm running 15x7 Sparco Pista Wheels with 195/55/15 BFGoodrich Gforce Sport Comp-2 tires. They grip real well, but I'm thinking about getting something more track oriented for next season. They're perfect tires for street/spirited driving though, and for the price, they really can't be beat.
Also to those who were asking how the skunk2 coilovers feel. They are moderately bumpy, but not that I have both the rear and the front finished, it's not too harsh of a ride. Before I had only the rear finished, and the car was so bouncy, probably because of the massive difference between the front/rear hahah. It is a bit rough, but if you don't mind a hard ride, they are good coilovers for the money. If I had more I'd probably go with Koni/GC though.
Anyway, pics or it didn't happen, as always on the internet.
So basically this car is going to be built to STX SCCA Solo class specs. So suspension mods, and minor engine work, meaning no internal upgrades. I can mainly just do intake header exhaust, and intake manifold. Along with a good tune I may be able to push 170whp if I'm lucky, I don't want to push it too hard, this is my DD as well. From my point of view now, I'm going to just run this season as is. See if I can get to the top of the Novice class, then do some more costly upgrades later. LSD, stickier tires, subframe bracing etc... that can all wait until I get a little more seat time and more experience.
Anyway, here is a list of the mods that are on the car as of now. Everything else is bone stock. The engine has not been touched yet, only suspension and brakes have been changed.
Skunk2 Pro-S II coilovers
Buddy Club P1 front/rear camber kit
Function 7 Rear LCA W/ ES bushings
Energy Suspension Bushings in the front LCA
Hardrace Upper Control Arm bushings/hardware
Beck/Arnley Lower Ball Joints
Powerstop GSR Calipers/Slotted Drilled Rotors
Z16 Scorched Ceramic Brake Pads
Beck/Arnley Inner/Outter Tie rods (still need to be installed)
I'm running 15x7 Sparco Pista Wheels with 195/55/15 BFGoodrich Gforce Sport Comp-2 tires. They grip real well, but I'm thinking about getting something more track oriented for next season. They're perfect tires for street/spirited driving though, and for the price, they really can't be beat.
Also to those who were asking how the skunk2 coilovers feel. They are moderately bumpy, but not that I have both the rear and the front finished, it's not too harsh of a ride. Before I had only the rear finished, and the car was so bouncy, probably because of the massive difference between the front/rear hahah. It is a bit rough, but if you don't mind a hard ride, they are good coilovers for the money. If I had more I'd probably go with Koni/GC though.
Anyway, pics or it didn't happen, as always on the internet.