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Old 06-23-2018, 11:11 AM   #1324
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I think we all know I've been looking for suspension for some time now, I decided to go to auto-x with the purpose of testing upgrades.

First Auto-X experience was May 12, Raydays #1, with UBCSCC. My set up at the time was garbage, still is, but it was a lot worse. For Raydays #1, it was almost bald 235/35/19 WRG3 (all weathers) front (19x8.5) and almost bald 265/30/19 PSS rear (19x9.5).

For my first ever auto-x, it wasn't bad. Last in class (DS) but tons of improvement.
Best run is highlighted in bold. Roughly a 3.6sec improvement from first actual run (run 2) and best run.

Run 1: 56.862
Run 2: DNF
Run 3: 52.195
Run 4: 50.636 + 1
Run 5: DNF
Run 6: 50.131
Run 7: 50.927
Run 8: 48.934
Run 9: 48.847
Run 10: 48.638


For my second auto-x on June 10th, I had gotten my new tires mounted. I got Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s in 245/35/19 square, but wheel width still different. I'm not too satisfied with this session, as I feel that I didn't really improve. My steering wasn't as quick, but that could either be because I hadn't driven the car for two weeks or because I wasn't used to my new set up being square and wider up front. The turn in does feel a lot nicer, but again, new suspension is definitely needed. This time, only a 1.9sec difference between first good run and best run.

Run 1: 50.582
Run 2: DNF
Run 3: 48.500
Run 4: DNF
Run 5: DNF
Run 6: 45.810 + 2
Run 7: 46.692
Run 8: 46.706
Run 9: 46.582





Unknown Run - Outside View
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TEw...ew?usp=sharing

Unknown Run - Outside View
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TR5...ew?usp=sharing

Run 9 - In Car View
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X-N...ew?usp=sharing

People were saying it was looking like my front right wheel was shaking, so I suspect a control arm bushing?
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