Well, I think enough of us are into getting our cars to stick to the road (JFRO, StraightSix...) that I think it's time we start talking suspension. How you've got it set up, and how you're rollin' it...
After this morning's run, I'm back into wanting to hug corners tighter. So let's talk it out.
I went up this morning, and this is how I was set up...
KYB AGX 4ways
-Front @ 4
-Rear @ 3
Skunk2 pro coils
-Front was about 2/3 to 3/4 spun down with both perches
-Rear was slammed, but still had both perches
Strut/Sway:
-Front = None
-Rear = None
Bushings
-Most all Urethane, all around
Brakes
-Front = 10.3" Integra, all stock/OEM
-Rear = Rear disc from Integra, all stock/OEM
Pads
-Front = No name in good condition
-Rear = No name with VERY VERY worn down pads
Master Cyl/Booster
-Integra LS stock 15/16" mc and booster
Fluid
-Dot 4
Wheels
-15' Konig Helium
Tires
-205 Proxes 4's; all @ 30-32lbs pressure
Other mods:
No other chassis braces at this time
Revo2 front camber kit
Caster:
Left is back by -1.0degree
Right is back by -1.6degrees
Camber:
Left @ -.4degree
Right @ -1.2degree (will soon be adjusted)
Toe: In spec
Left @ .05
Right @ .09
Total Toe @ .13degree
REAR:
Camber:
Left @ -1.9
Right @ -2.1 (out of spec: Cannot adjust)
Toe:
Left @ .06
Right @ .02 (out of spec: Cannot adjust) (only slightly out of spec)
Review:
I really enjoyed the setup. Now that my MC is back to being functional, my brakes grabbed VERY well. They started to get hot at one point from my over-driving the car. Pedal felt harder than normal, but was still responsive with more pressure. Gave me ample warning. Tires grabbed VERY well @ 30lbs of pressure, but I PROBABLY could use and softer compound for more aggressive/faster driving OR I could have probably dropped to 26-28 to be stickier in turns, but probably would have allowed the car to sway a little mor making it less responsive. 28lbs probably would have been about optimal. I'll try it next time. As for the struts, the rear I enjoy having softer to prevent the rear end from coming loose. Perhaps this can be adjusted with a rear sway bar? Either way. Right now I need to adjust the front right camber, and figure out what I'm gonna do about the back right wheel. It's not far out of spec, AT ALL...but still...I prefer perfection. As for the caster...I see a new toy coming soon. I hung well with the two corvettes and two evo's I went with...but I just need a little more juice to hang with them in the straights a little closer...
Either way, we topped out up there at 115mph, and avg was probably 80 (give or take). I ran harder than I've ever run before, and I was impressed. The front end didn't seem to get front-heavy and start to plow, nor did the rear end get loose (however, I wonder what the affect will be when I put pads back in the rear).
Anyways...anyone got advice, input, or wanna put up there suggestions or setups?
Thought this could be fun...seeing as the EF IS pretty much the PREMIER car to run this stuff with...
Oh...on a side note. I got my car aligned saturday. Some of the specs ARE still out (which will help if I could fix it) and some of them CAN'T be adjusted...due to the fucker that hit and twisted my car chassis. This is sufficient proof that my chassis IS twisted...