Hi guys...
I don't have any true track time with my GT6 MK1 just some limited
autocross.
But running 480LBS springs up front with Spax shocks, spacers required
because the springs are so short the bonnet would come crashing down
on the tires. DSCN1246.JPG
Altered the location on the rear links where the spring connects.
DSCN1188.JPG
And then used a 3/4" diff block because the rear was just slightly
going pos under load. GT6_MK1-4.jpg
DSCN3926.JPG
aug 25 - autox 117.jpg
IMG_0066_andre.JPG
I doubt this is very track worthy, but seems to suit my MK1 very well.
I have a set of 13" wheels which I hope to fit some nice rubber to one
day and see if the results are the same with the 15" wheels.
A.
--
Andre Rousseau - andre@gt6.ca
'68 Triumph GT6 MK1 - http://www.gt6.ca/
Ottawa, ON, Canada
On 13-Oct-08, at 9:19 PM, Norlin Engineering wrote:
> I'm running the hard compound Yok's on my Spitfire and I love them.
> Started
> at 26 all around and am now up to 32 front, 30 rear. They like lots
> of
> camber. Spring rate's per Kas. Anyone know where to get more of the
> Yokohama A032's?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fot-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:fot-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On
> Behalf Of Bobby Whitehead
> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 12:10 PM
> To: fot@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Fot] Fwd: racing the GT6.... tires or suspension?
>
>
>> Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 8:17:07 -0700
>> From: Bobby Whitehead <igofaster@charter.net>
>> To: fot@autox.team.net
>> Subject: racing the GT6.... tires or suspension?
>> Cc: fot-request@autox.team.net
>>
>> Hey Guys and Gals!
>> Just got back from Hallett OK. The FoT was in strong force with me
>> and
>> Gary Fuqua... TEAM TWO... we did have another guy show up with a fast
>> Spitfire... engineers... whadda ya gonna do with them.
>>
>> My GT6 seems to run fairly well on the short course. I was
>> consistently slow... running ... I ran a few laps in the 1:44 - 1:43
>> range.
>>
>> I'm running Yokohama Advan 032R 175/60 R13 77H... I have been
>> starting
>> out 20 psi before each session.
>>
>> My problem seems to be a happy rear end... no comments on my butt
>> please... The GT wants to come around in the rear. I had two off
>> course incidents, but I've really got to be sharp as the rear end
>> wants to come around. My reaction time is not as quick as reality
>> time.
>>
>> I've got what seems to be mostly stock rear leaf spring, and Koni's
>> on
>> the rear, plus a rear sway bar.
>>
>> I've purchased a shock relocation conversion from Rimmer Bros that
>> relocates the upper shock mount to the frame versus inside the wheel
>> well with and adjustable English made shock. I've not installed the
>> system yet but will probably do so this week.
>>
>> I'm I running the right tire and pressure? Some of the Bugeyes and
>> Spridgets are running Hoosiers which I believe is not a radial... Is
>> there a way that I can plan on keeping the rear end down on the road
>> more, maybe stiffer road spring?
>>
>> I'm just a little over a year in my racing, so still very green at
>> all
>> of this. However, I am getting an off course at least once every
>> weekend I go out.
>>
>> George Curl (my original instructor) did everything but say I'm
>> driving like a little girl. He did say however that there is no
>> coasting in racing.. I'm not on the gas on the brake all the time,
>> there are turns where I'm feathering the throttle or off the gas on
>> the brake to keep the car on the road...
>>
>> Comments or pointers appreciated...
>>
>> Bobby Whitehead
>> #53 CVAR Triumph GT6+
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