Advice setting up SM Evo
Sep 28, 2011, 12:25 PM
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How about some brake ducts/canards to keep them puppies cooled!! You can probably make your own if your into DIY!! I believe Mitsubishi sells a set of brake cooling ducts or Binary sells a kit too. Goodluck!!
Sep 28, 2011, 12:41 PM
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Also, slicks aren't really an option. Time is precious, I'm lazy, and carting around dirty tires in the evo and changing them in a parking lot is not my idea of fun. Yes, I know that is the cheapest way to drop time, but I'm not that dedicated. That and it would exaggerate my inadequate spring rates. I realize my AD-07's are several years old tech, but they were cheap and still have treadlife left on them. Once worn out I think I'll go with the Star Specs or RS3's unless I can find the AD08's for a deal, since they seem to be somewhat more costly.
Sep 28, 2011, 01:38 PM
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One of these days, Jeremy will pull that heavy wing off
Sep 28, 2011, 02:12 PM
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Try the Weir 12 plate diff upgrade. If you're a DIYer you can't beat it for the money. Makes a world of difference in the balance of the car. AutoX and on the track.
Sep 28, 2011, 06:26 PM
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Check out our camber/caster plates. The are optimized for AX, and also provide caster adjustment. The plates also allow for much more neg camber that others (-6deg), that way you can gain tire clearance to the strut, by setting the stock eccentrics in the positive position.
Fits stock struts and most coil-overs.
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Oct 16, 2011, 10:44 AM
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I didn't think that opening a new thread was worth while, so talking about SM Evos...
I bought a 2010 Evo GSR last year as a daily driver. I decided to showcase parts we sell at the shop and make this car into a "streetable" TimeAttack car- in street tire class.
It has a ton of mods and I can still appreciate it for daily driving.
This summer I think that I just about had enough campaigning my trusty DS ITR for tours and Nationals so I was thinking of bringing the Evo out for AX.
I like the AC for travelling and the cruise control....both lacking in the R- 100+ degrees 10hours + at the wheel make no sense anymore.
I know the X is not a SM or BSP winner as a car, but I suppose the car could trophy with the right mods and driver?
Right now the mods are geared towards making the car stick on the road course- pics on the "show us your track Evo".
I have Clubsports, Whiteline bars and RCK. 18x9.5 wheels and 255/35 R6s...need to see what is the A6 size that will clear without cutting or flaring...
Motor has Up and low pipe, AMS intercooler and wide mouth down pipe and HF cat. Its tuned but needs to go back to the dyno for more tweaks.
My fuel surge tank and RCK make me BSP ilegal so SM seems to be the way.
Times at East coast events I looked at put BSP and SM close so I guess SM isn't at its potential.
Thoughts?
I bought a 2010 Evo GSR last year as a daily driver. I decided to showcase parts we sell at the shop and make this car into a "streetable" TimeAttack car- in street tire class.
It has a ton of mods and I can still appreciate it for daily driving.
This summer I think that I just about had enough campaigning my trusty DS ITR for tours and Nationals so I was thinking of bringing the Evo out for AX.
I like the AC for travelling and the cruise control....both lacking in the R- 100+ degrees 10hours + at the wheel make no sense anymore.
I know the X is not a SM or BSP winner as a car, but I suppose the car could trophy with the right mods and driver?
Right now the mods are geared towards making the car stick on the road course- pics on the "show us your track Evo".
I have Clubsports, Whiteline bars and RCK. 18x9.5 wheels and 255/35 R6s...need to see what is the A6 size that will clear without cutting or flaring...
Motor has Up and low pipe, AMS intercooler and wide mouth down pipe and HF cat. Its tuned but needs to go back to the dyno for more tweaks.
My fuel surge tank and RCK make me BSP ilegal so SM seems to be the way.
Times at East coast events I looked at put BSP and SM close so I guess SM isn't at its potential.
Thoughts?
Oct 18, 2011, 04:49 AM
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Ok that sounds encouraging. I guess my first set will be 285s and go from there.
Is there any special alignment you think? It seems that the car is very pushy....some people tell me frt bar full stiff rear soft...which is the opposite of what I do to my Civic racecar....
Is there any special alignment you think? It seems that the car is very pushy....some people tell me frt bar full stiff rear soft...which is the opposite of what I do to my Civic racecar....
Oct 18, 2011, 11:58 AM
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1-2 negative in the rear
Depends on what you like.