GTC4 Question
03-12-2009, 06:56 PM
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Car looks set to be finished all the repairs, replacements, upgrades at the end of march. Still working out the shipping logistics, but likely 2-3 weeks on the boat and then ground to Toronto. I have 2 days already booked at Mosport for May 1 and 2, so it better be ready by then!!
03-12-2009, 10:38 PM
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That's hitting the ground running. It's sure going to seem like a LONG 6 weeks. Hope all goes as planned, and the snow is gone (and the track is dry) for May 1/2. What are your plans for rubber ?
03-13-2009, 01:55 PM
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Hey...i recognize that car! Need to figure out something on rubber...apparently there's a guy in Montreal.
03-16-2009, 10:25 AM
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03-17-2009, 05:12 PM
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The 08-09 engine is different from the 05-07. The wiring harness is different and the ecu as well (I believe) as well as the intake manifold. It is not a simple rebuild to update an 06 motor to an 08. Now can you get 20 more HP legally? I don't know the answer to that - maybe ask PMNA.(and let me know the answer to that if you can)
Best option for shocks: Depends on preference. You can go with 4 way adjustables though. I would love a set of 4 way Ohlins or the new 4 way Sachs they use in the RSR - just too expensive for me right now. I have 2 way moton motorsports now. I may upgrade the canisters to 3 way when I have the extra cash.
One thought: If you get a good deal on an 06 go for it - in my opinion. I have an 06 and yes the 08's are surely faster in the straights and coming off a corner, but it is not a HUGE difference. At least thats what I found at Sebring.
Best option for shocks: Depends on preference. You can go with 4 way adjustables though. I would love a set of 4 way Ohlins or the new 4 way Sachs they use in the RSR - just too expensive for me right now. I have 2 way moton motorsports now. I may upgrade the canisters to 3 way when I have the extra cash.
One thought: If you get a good deal on an 06 go for it - in my opinion. I have an 06 and yes the 08's are surely faster in the straights and coming off a corner, but it is not a HUGE difference. At least thats what I found at Sebring.
Matt,
i was at Sebring with a friend this year. I was taking pictures of his first time out and, well I have lots of pictures of cars... here are a few of yours... and I can send you higher res versions if you want them.
I was hoping to get some info on shocks. What can you do within the PCA guidelines?
03-17-2009, 11:42 PM
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Matt,
i was at Sebring with a friend this year. I was taking pictures of his first time out and, well I have lots of pictures of cars... here are a few of yours... and I can send you higher res versions if you want them.
I was hoping to get some info on shocks. What can you do within the PCA guidelines?
i was at Sebring with a friend this year. I was taking pictures of his first time out and, well I have lots of pictures of cars... here are a few of yours... and I can send you higher res versions if you want them.
I was hoping to get some info on shocks. What can you do within the PCA guidelines?
As far as info on shocks for GTC4 in PCA, I think that any adjustable shock is legal. I am running Moton Motorsport 2 ways. I did try out a set of ohlins 4 ways at Sebring. Initially the car was HORRIBLE when we put them on. I was faster with the Motons. We never got the shocks dialed in completely although at the end they started to feel good. If I could afford them I would buy them right now. I know with some time dialing them in they would be awesome! For now I will have to stick with the Moton 2 ways. Maybe when the economy gets a little better I can afford to get the 4 way Ohlins TTX.
