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Old 02-06-2005, 04:32 PM
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The only major change i did on mine was add the 414M WCR front stabilzer... the stock front wasnt too accessible.
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Old 02-06-2005, 04:44 PM
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Originally posted by TRF Drive Hard
The only major change i did on mine was add the 414M WCR front stabilzer... the stock front wasnt too accessible.
i never liked that stabilizer, i think it's junk
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Old 02-06-2005, 05:22 PM
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Tryhard, I take it you gave Ashby a miss today due to rubbish weather?
Yeah, I did turn up for 7, but by 8:30, when the rain kept coming, I gave up and headed to greasley.... had a much better day of it, especially considering what happend last itme i raced there (the infamous, for me at least, 3 wishbone day ).

Anyway, got back, and thought i'd post some pics of my car, considering every one else has been recently....oh and i had my camera handy

first up, general car view


Next up, lovely new alloy rear hubs


Diff covers


And finally, how I'm running the front end at the moment. Rack is as low as poss, with 4mm of shims to bring the ball joints up. Also, running B/XA combo for the suspension blocks, hence the flipped block.


Anyway, on the point with regard to narrowing the car, I tried it myself today.
All I can say is awesome, the car was just soooo responsive, and i didn't make a single setup change all day. Really pleased with the way the car was working, only slightly unsure if it was the best thing early on given lower grip. In the final though it was awsome.
Now if only i can sort out my qualfying performances.

Bring on the next BIWS round

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Old 02-06-2005, 05:46 PM
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Originally posted by RC Driver Gary
Randy, what rear hubs are you running?
1 degree aluminum Evo IV hubs.
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Old 02-06-2005, 05:51 PM
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TryHard - I found the car was really hard to drive when the grip was low with the narrow suspension, but as soon as the bite came up the car just worked. I couldnt have asked for much more out of the car yesterday, but I'm going to make some changes and see if it will get better yet
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Old 02-06-2005, 05:55 PM
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Like what comes with the World Champs parts set? I thought those were 0's.
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The world champ parts kit does include 0 blocks, I bought the 1 degree hubs as well.
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Ok, so there are 0's, 1's, and 2's available then. I did not know that.
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Old 02-06-2005, 06:43 PM
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Are you guys narrowing only the front, or both ends?

I have been running a narrow front end and love it so far, using double X blocks, with the rear std. I have not tried running narrow rear as well. I will be ordering those new blocks soon to see what it is like when it is even narrower still.
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Old 02-06-2005, 07:07 PM
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Originally posted by RC Driver Gary
Ok, so there are 0's, 1's, and 2's available then. I did not know that.
I didnt know a 2 degree was made for the LW suspension, but Square does make a 1.5 degree.
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Old 02-06-2005, 07:08 PM
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Originally posted by Besercoe
Are you guys narrowing only the front, or both ends?

I have been running a narrow front end and love it so far, using double X blocks, with the rear std. I have not tried running narrow rear as well. I will be ordering those new blocks soon to see what it is like when it is even narrower still.
I am narrowing both ends, X-XC up front, XB-XA in rear.
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Old 02-06-2005, 07:23 PM
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Default squat steering plate -vs- stock plate

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Old 02-06-2005, 07:32 PM
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I've been meaning to pick one of those up and try some different ackerman positions, where did you get it?
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Old 02-06-2005, 07:57 PM
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I've been meaning to pick one of those up and try some different ackerman positions, where did you get it?

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Old 02-06-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally posted by Randy Caster
I am narrowing both ends, X-XC up front, XB-XA in rear.
can you tell me what it is you mean xb-xa because its 1c b a x what am i missing I wan t to try a few new set-ups
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