Race ABS
01-22-2003, 04:16 AM
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Race ABS
Does anybody know if there exist or has ever existed a race-ABS for the 951?
I remember having read about this on a late model Cup car, but can not find it back in any of the extended descriptions, like the ones on <a href="http://www.asarus.com" target="_blank">www.asarus.com</a>
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I remember having read about this on a late model Cup car, but can not find it back in any of the extended descriptions, like the ones on <a href="http://www.asarus.com" target="_blank">www.asarus.com</a>
Thx.
01-22-2003, 07:52 AM
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Yes, I have seen that.
But I know that e.g. on a 993 you can get a chipset with more agressive settings, so actually allowing for a greater percentage of slip.
Would be nice to have that on a 951 too
But I know that e.g. on a 993 you can get a chipset with more agressive settings, so actually allowing for a greater percentage of slip.
Would be nice to have that on a 951 too
01-22-2003, 10:32 AM
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I too remember hearing something about a 'race chip' for the abs, with more aggressive settings.
My local P-car mechanic used to work for a company that campaigned a TurboCup car... I'll ask him if he's heard of anything....
Hans: Noticed the 'Intrax double adjustable coil-overs' in your signature... care to elaborate? A custom job? Front or rear? Any pics?
My local P-car mechanic used to work for a company that campaigned a TurboCup car... I'll ask him if he's heard of anything....
Hans: Noticed the 'Intrax double adjustable coil-overs' in your signature... care to elaborate? A custom job? Front or rear? Any pics?
01-23-2003, 09:09 AM
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Hey Raagi,
<img border="0" alt="[offtopic]" title="" src="graemlins/offtopic.gif" />
The Intrax suspension is semi-custom, but at a very affordable price.
Front and rear, the torsion bars removed.
They look like real works of art.
Front is with integrated camber/caster plate, joined by a uniball (monoball) plate.
Offcourse there is simple height adjustment Front and rear.
They are 5 cm = 2" shorter the standard, giving optimal characteristics on my lowered car. The original connection to the steering knuckle is turned upside down, allowing for a greater possible negative camber with the eccentric in the bottom. I run up to -5 degrees camber, which depending on the track, gives a optimal heat profile. And it looks cool
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It is currently upgraded from single adjustable to double adjustable set-up, so I can not give you any real pictures. A commercial picture looks like this
<img src="http://www.vankempen-autosport.nl/suspension/BMW%20E46%20Front%20Shocks.jpg" alt=" - " />
I use it track only, but the setup is also very usable in mixed street / track operation. The dampers have a residual spring rate of up to 150 lbs /inch. , so I run it with progresive springs of only 190 F and 150 R. Since the damping adjustment also influences the spring rate, you can tune down the suspension considerably.
H.
<img border="0" alt="[offtopic]" title="" src="graemlins/offtopic.gif" />
The Intrax suspension is semi-custom, but at a very affordable price.
Front and rear, the torsion bars removed.
They look like real works of art.
Front is with integrated camber/caster plate, joined by a uniball (monoball) plate.
Offcourse there is simple height adjustment Front and rear.
They are 5 cm = 2" shorter the standard, giving optimal characteristics on my lowered car. The original connection to the steering knuckle is turned upside down, allowing for a greater possible negative camber with the eccentric in the bottom. I run up to -5 degrees camber, which depending on the track, gives a optimal heat profile. And it looks cool
!It is currently upgraded from single adjustable to double adjustable set-up, so I can not give you any real pictures. A commercial picture looks like this
<img src="http://www.vankempen-autosport.nl/suspension/BMW%20E46%20Front%20Shocks.jpg" alt=" - " />
I use it track only, but the setup is also very usable in mixed street / track operation. The dampers have a residual spring rate of up to 150 lbs /inch. , so I run it with progresive springs of only 190 F and 150 R. Since the damping adjustment also influences the spring rate, you can tune down the suspension considerably.
H.
01-23-2003, 11:18 AM
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Nicolas is right. The ABS is the same as the road version...
Most of the drivers were unhappy to have an ABS on this car before they tried.. after a few races, they discovered that it enabled to brake later (and even until the corner) and gain some seconds ;-)
Most of the drivers were unhappy to have an ABS on this car before they tried.. after a few races, they discovered that it enabled to brake later (and even until the corner) and gain some seconds ;-)
