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Re: More time on the track
Posted by KevinC (more from KevinC) on Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:42:48
In Reply to: More time on the track, Jeff A, Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:04:05
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I have done maybe 25 track events on my 9k Aero, most at Nurburgring involving high speeds.
Best improvements:
1) Good performance tires, I'm using Goodyear F1s
2) replace OEM springs with H&R or Abbott Racing
3) f/r SAS bars really help
4) metal brake lines, fresh perf fluid, I'm using Brembo discs & Ferrodo 2500s, this is good for 15 or 20 minutes full on abuse, bigger AP or Brembo w/ wheels/tires bigger is better but looking at real $$$
5) LSD is great for track use exiting corners, I don't have it, do have TCS in perfect running condition and it helps a lot at lower speeds
Biggest problem for fast track use is getting suspension set up right for your application. Nurburgring demands a fair bit of flex in the suspension and plently of ability to control big possible oversteer at huge cornering speeds.
M3 is way superior car on track, having driven #36 and E46 track prepped examples at Nurburgring I don't think any Saab could keep up with a sorted E46 version. Compare yourself to similar FWD cars that can seat 5 people.
Get more hp is one way to even things out, try to up power to 350hp and 350ft/lbs, seems to be a good balance for 9ks between what the chassis can take and what is reasonably reliable.
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Posts in this Thread:
- More time on the track, Jeff A, Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:04:05
- Re: More time on the track, KevinC, Sat, 2 Jan 2010 09:42:48 <-- Viewing This Message
- Thanks for all of the great comments. N/M, Jeff A, Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:23:43
- Re: More time on the track, MTAERO
, Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:15:28 - Adaptation run, Montana Tom
, Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:05:11 - Re: More time on the track, Alex, Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:18:57
- Re: More time on the track, GM, Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:11:06
- Re: More time on the track, Rod
, Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:46:15 - Re: More time on the track, JustinB, Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:27:55
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