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Old 06-14-2011, 10:52 AM
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... Wish I had another week to get it to the shop for sways.
what sways and where did you get them? I can hear L now; "Carolyn's car has a better setup than mine... fix it!"
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Old 06-14-2011, 11:01 AM
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Instructing only. I ordered new seats for Carolyn's car and hopefully they'll arrive by the weekend, so I can put the seats and harness in. Will put on Nitto NT01s and have her drive the car for a few days on the street to scrub them. Wish I had another week to get it to the shop for sways.
Nader, were you able to return the other seats?
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Old 06-14-2011, 11:11 AM
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Nader, were you able to return the other seats?
No, I still have them. I asked for exchange, but given that it has been 6 month since I received them, I did not push the issue. I also think there was something on the website about seats ordered with sub-bely slots are not returnable.
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Old 06-14-2011, 11:18 AM
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No, I still have them. I asked for exchange, but given that it has been 6 month since I received them, I did not push the issue. I also think there was something on the website about seats ordered with sub-bely slots are not returnable.
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Old 06-14-2011, 11:20 AM
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what sways and where did you get them? I can hear L now; "Carolyn's car has a better setup than mine... fix it!"
I think that L still has a much better set up. I took Carolyn's car out with a student at Shenandoah and almost lost it in several places. I feel bad for how crappy the car handles with those cheap tires that she has been using for a couple of seasons.

I wish I had some guidance on the sways. H&R has 24 F and 26 R. The RS is very different than those with R smaller than F. I already have H&R 24 mm F sways and looking to get the TRG 22 mm R sways. I want to get Tarret F & R drop links. I have looked, but have not yet found what sways might work best. I will talk to the wrench and let you know what he says. In the mean time, let me know what you are thinking.
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Old 06-14-2011, 11:28 AM
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I wish I had some guidance on the sways.
Sure, RS has RS springs so sways specked to compliment that setup. Same for Cups) Should prolly decide on what springs you want long term. Or just get bigger (adjustable) ones that are approximately the same ratio front to rear as stock. Seems the 964s bars are ok money but the drop links are the BIG $$$. Especially if adjustable. I was thinking the 24mm front and keep the rear as is for now (moves closer to RS spec)
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Old 06-14-2011, 01:21 PM
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Sure, RS has RS springs so sways specked to compliment that setup. Same for Cups) Should prolly decide on what springs you want long term. Or just get bigger (adjustable) ones that are approximately the same ratio front to rear as stock. Seems the 964s bars are ok money but the drop links are the BIG $$$. Especially if adjustable. I was thinking the 24mm front and keep the rear as is for now (moves closer to RS spec)
If I were you, I'd stick with RS sways and drop links. I'm committed to Bilstein HD and H&R Reds as it is not likely to be a dedicated track car. I figured $1.5K for parts and labor on sways. Hopefully after the Glen.
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Old 06-14-2011, 03:56 PM
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First time going to WG, first time trailering my car. This is all dependent on whether I'm successful in removing an engine carrier stud that I stupidly broke by over-torquing a nut when I installed my reinforced engine carrier this weekend. Learning a lot this week about drill bits and bolt extraction techniques in the meantime.
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First time going to WG, first time trailering my car. This is all dependent on whether I'm successful in removing an engine carrier stud that I stupidly broke by over-torquing a nut when I installed my reinforced engine carrier this weekend. Learning a lot this week about drill bits and bolt extraction techniques in the meantime.
Hang in there Don! These "experiences" not only teach.....but make for good stories later. BTDT
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Climbing up the esses 3 wide is awesome! OH, crap, this is DE. Sorry.
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