Switched back to my autox set for the stlsolo event and after the second run the driver’s side lower shock bolt (non eccentric) either broke or sheared and I lost all camber control in the driver’s side wheel. The camber would go practically straight on right-handers and went so negative on left-handers that the back…
Decided the previous color, charcoal mist, was a little too dark & too blue in certain lighting. This time went with a more hyper silver/silver look, decided that would be more neutral than the previous color. They look good, much better than before, and I think look much better on the white. I coated them…
Good second event with the Boeing club this year. We had a friend staying over the weekend, so I went in early to help set up the course, and then had the friend ride along with me, before heading back home to grill. The course stayed dry for the entirety of my runs, save for…
First event of the season in Stl today – very cold temps. Struggled with the back end turn around, I think I should have braked in a straight-line first, more, and then went through. Car felt good, as it always does in the cold. Still working on slalom distance, and in general, save for the…
03212018 Mini UOA #7 Red Line 5w30 4,304 mi, 47 autox runs
Went ahead and installed the ST43s today to wear in at the 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, and 5/27 autox events in the Evo. I had leftover titanium shims (!) from Girodisc that I added with them. These are from the soft-brake fiasco in 2016. The shims didn’t sit flush with the back of the S/S brake…
How-To: Overfill the Evo 8/9 Transfer Case This is a walk-through on filling the transfer case on the Evo 8/9. If you are uncomfortable with doing your own work, please consult a professional. Tools: 24mm socket 17mm socket Extension Heavy-duty Jack & stands 1 quart of GL5 75w90 (I use Red Line GL5 Gear Oil…
First event of 2018 – a lot of changes for the Evo this off season, but the car felt largely the same, apart of the tires. The ultimate grip isn’t far off but it feels like there is a delay in the steering to when the car actually turns. I also wasn’t able to adjust…
Only UOA planned for this car – looks good.
A number of projects lined up for the offseason: The largest of which was upgrading the evo’s brakes to Evo X Brembos, which use a much larger rotor (320mm to 350mm). The caliper, pistons, etc. remain largely the same but the braking is vastly improved by this swap. I went with the same DBA5000s &…
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