Mk V Supra - My Evo's Replacement?
#2686
EvoM Community Team Leader
I'm sure lugging around a full laser alignment system into the field is probably logistically difficult compared to strings.
#2687
EvoM Guru
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Originally Posted by Bee-Raddd
While im sure you are correct. if they were reliably accurate top teams would ditch string lines. your definitely right about it being the operator. probably alot to do with the set up and calibration also.
Also, the laser aligner has to be calibrated to the surface the vehicle is going to be aligned on. And that surface needs to be extremely level. So it's really not practical to cart that around to the track.
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kikiturbo (Jul 19, 2023)
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revhappy (Jul 20, 2023)
#2689
EvoM Guru
They are reliably accurate. Just like the person setting up the string alignment kit has to know what they're doing, the guy running the Hunter system has to know what he's doing.
Also, the laser aligner has to be calibrated to the surface the vehicle is going to be aligned on. And that surface needs to be extremely level. So it's really not practical to cart that around to the track.
Also, the laser aligner has to be calibrated to the surface the vehicle is going to be aligned on. And that surface needs to be extremely level. So it's really not practical to cart that around to the track.
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kaj (Jul 24, 2023)
#2691
@kaj You will be happy to know you can fit the engine cover with the Wagner manifold if you clean up / reroute the EVAP and wiring crap and do some little trimming to the underside of the cover.
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kaj (Jul 24, 2023)
#2694
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The anti-buffet trim pieces work to about 110-120mph or so, then you start noticing it above that speed (on track of course).
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revhappy (Jul 26, 2023)
#2698
Evolving Member
The laws of physics still apply. If you want 450whp-500whp, you probably should pick something other than FWD.
To answer your first question, it feels like a car with fifteen years of technological advancement, because it is. The FL5 is 350 lbs lighter, has 20mm wider tires stock, tons more lateral grip, superior gearing, fuel economy, lighting, and tech. Only you can prioritize what you want and need a car to do. For me, I'm tired of keeping old performance cars roadworthy, and believe they are better relegated to occasional duty only.
To answer your first question, it feels like a car with fifteen years of technological advancement, because it is. The FL5 is 350 lbs lighter, has 20mm wider tires stock, tons more lateral grip, superior gearing, fuel economy, lighting, and tech. Only you can prioritize what you want and need a car to do. For me, I'm tired of keeping old performance cars roadworthy, and believe they are better relegated to occasional duty only.
Steering feel, sharp handling and equaling my ~420 WHP are priorities for me. Having some backseat is a preference, but not a must.
#2700
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