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Old 07-28-2005, 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?
Old 07-28-2005, 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.
Old 07-28-2005, 02:05 PM
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I say keep it in as well. Traction is your friend haha.
Old 07-28-2005, 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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in that case how about adding some extra weight some sorta metal plate or such?
Old 07-28-2005, 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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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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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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