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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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So since the TT will add quite a bit of weight to the front would it still make sense to take the spare out on race days or should one actually consider adding some additional weight to the back to have a more even weight distribution again and help keep the rears on the floor?

What's the general concensious (sp?) on that?
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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Run it as you are. You'll need some weight to keep that rear down it gets real squirly.
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 02:05 PM
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I say keep it in as well. Traction is your friend haha.
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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this car has nothing going for it as far as getting solid traction with FI so I'd leave it in
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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in that case how about adding some extra weight some sorta metal plate or such?
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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I race as is. No point in changing the way your car handles normally vs track day. Well, maybe except for higher octane, better brake pads, stickier tires, helmet...

Hmp. Nevermind...
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 08:54 PM
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Did you see that Speed magazine article where the turbo'd Z's got their *** handed to them on a road course by a NA Z with a bunch of suspension mods?
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by xxlbeerZ
Did you see that Speed magazine article where the turbo'd Z's got their *** handed to them on a road course by a NA Z with a bunch of suspension mods?
Que? What? Was?.....

and that has to do with weight distribution how????
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