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07-14-2009, 11:05 PM
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Carl, I just figured that was the correct set up......and I learned to cope with it.....
Afterall it was a winning car 9 years ago......
Anyway, Dan Jacobs, my new mechanic, will set her right..... then I will have to work on the driver.....
Afterall it was a winning car 9 years ago......
Anyway, Dan Jacobs, my new mechanic, will set her right..... then I will have to work on the driver.....
07-14-2009, 11:14 PM
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I am not an engineer John, but I would assume that after 15-16 years any metal bars would get "tired"
by the stress and strain induced upon them by a racecar.........
Furthermore, I do believe that the new smart racing torsion and sway bars that D.J. will install will
be beefier and more up to date...... but than again, what do I know?.....I am just a dentist.......
by the stress and strain induced upon them by a racecar.........
Furthermore, I do believe that the new smart racing torsion and sway bars that D.J. will install will
be beefier and more up to date...... but than again, what do I know?.....I am just a dentist.......
07-14-2009, 11:30 PM
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The torsion bars in there are about 5mm lighter than what we run now, sways are old charlie bars and weak, shocks need rebuild, was almost 0 camber in the rear and half of what is correct in front, and on and on... Going full polybronze, Smart Racing sways, Sanders hollow torsions, monoballs, etc. etc. Should really transform the car.
07-15-2009, 12:46 AM
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You will think you bought a new car if all those things are really worn out. Even if they are not all worn out just the upgrade to newer components, installed together like a team will transform your car.
Judging by the video you may want to budget some more $$ for additional items that are going to be found during the in depth inspection.
Judging by the video you may want to budget some more $$ for additional items that are going to be found during the in depth inspection.
07-15-2009, 06:16 AM
#96
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Paolo,
I had D.J. install that set up on my 87 Carrera. You will like it immediately.
I had to play around with the sway bars to get the car where I liked it.
Other than that, good to go...
I had D.J. install that set up on my 87 Carrera. You will like it immediately.
I had to play around with the sway bars to get the car where I liked it.
Other than that, good to go...
07-15-2009, 11:14 PM
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07-16-2009, 11:09 AM
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Paolo,
From a mechanical standpoint, it's not difficult. A little cramped, but not difficult. Ask D.J. how to do it when you pick up the car.
As for the correct setting, that's going to take some time for you to determine.
Another possibility is for someone else to set up the car - at least to get a baseline. And by set up, I mean taking it on the track and determining a neutral setting.
If you think that's a PIA, be thankful you don't have adjustable dampers.
Just my 02c
From a mechanical standpoint, it's not difficult. A little cramped, but not difficult. Ask D.J. how to do it when you pick up the car.
As for the correct setting, that's going to take some time for you to determine.
Another possibility is for someone else to set up the car - at least to get a baseline. And by set up, I mean taking it on the track and determining a neutral setting.
If you think that's a PIA, be thankful you don't have adjustable dampers.
Just my 02c
Good advise.
07-16-2009, 11:50 AM
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07-16-2009, 11:56 AM
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Thanks John, will do.......
On a side note, I am proud to say that (under supervision) this past week-end I changed the front brake pads at the track........
So..... you see, there is hope for me to learn a little bit about wrench turning........
On a side note, I am proud to say that (under supervision) this past week-end I changed the front brake pads at the track........
So..... you see, there is hope for me to learn a little bit about wrench turning........
07-16-2009, 12:03 PM
#105
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Way to go Paolo!!
And by the way, just to be not outdone by you, I have hired my own Factory Trained Ruf Instructor. See my avatar (that is me and my dog). I will ask him if he can help you with your suspension -
John
And by the way, just to be not outdone by you, I have hired my own Factory Trained Ruf Instructor. See my avatar (that is me and my dog). I will ask him if he can help you with your suspension -
John