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Old 03-06-2003, 08:05 PM
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Scott,

I would not think that you are topping out the rear dampers in 6. If you are, your rebound rates are way too low. You are not in an unloaded condition for very long at all. However, it is something to look at.

I would not under any circumstances run a limiting strap. You will not believe what this will do to the chassis if you reach it's travel limit. (Hint: it will jerk the tire right off the ground, same thing as topping out the damper.)

Also, my times were set with a transponder. (NASA weekend, friday tune and test.)

John's times were with a stopwatch. But he ran those times so many laps in a row that I doubt there was much operator error.

I still think that you will in the mid 20's when you get your car sorted.

Jamo,

The apex for nine is is after the dip. Just think about turning in at the point that you have run out of road on the entry. In other words, you make the corner square by turning in very late and picking up the throttle at the turn in, not at the apex. This works for me. (But, cavat emptor, it sometimes puts you in the nasty bits if you do not get it right.)
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