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Dizmm, (Old Account)
03-29-2008, 10:43 AM
Spring Rate Calculator (http://www.stockcarproducts.com/pstech9.htm)

Spring Rate Calculator for Coil Over Mounting Angle (http://www.stockcarproducts.com/pstech8.htm)

Coil Spring Rate Calculator (http://www.stockcarproducts.com/pstech10.htm)

Calculating Corner Weights (http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets11.html)
Dizmm, (Old Account)
04-01-2008, 10:52 AM
PDSM Breif Corner-Weighting Session:
http://www.dsmsupport.com/images/asm/cw/PDSM.JPG


Next session will involve disconnecting sway bar links and really getting down to business.
Pointdsm
04-01-2008, 10:55 AM
Red-X...

After I do my bushing swap and hopefully get my camber plates i'll be set. I still want to get more weight out of this car as well.
DontStopMe
04-01-2008, 11:07 AM
looks like your car lost over 100lb's from stock.
Dizmm, (Old Account)
04-01-2008, 11:18 AM
looks like your car lost over 100lb's from stock.
thats with driver and full fluids.
DontStopMe
04-01-2008, 11:25 AM
Nice. His car must weigh about as much as mine then! which I would like to find out :wink: hint hint.
Dizmm, (Old Account)
04-01-2008, 11:26 AM
Nice. His car must weigh about as much as mine then! which I would like to find out :wink: hint hint.

whenever you want dude!
DontStopMe
04-01-2008, 11:50 AM
I was thinking about yesterday but the weather suck too much. maybe I'll call u tonight when im done with work.
Dizmm, (Old Account)
04-01-2008, 11:59 AM
I was thinking out yesterday but the weather suck too much. maybe I'll call u tonight when im done with work.

yeah a nicer/non-rainy day would work best. I really dont want my scales to be covered in water/snow.
devlish
04-01-2008, 02:22 PM
eh. my car was under 2500 including driver. and i had garbage in my back seat!
Pointdsm
04-01-2008, 03:33 PM
But you drive a shitbox :? . I had a full tank of gas, plus myself in the car. I think my car is pretty darn light.
fordssuck
04-01-2008, 03:35 PM
The omni is a shitbox? That car is has more balls then your car will ever have.
Pointdsm
04-01-2008, 04:12 PM
Never said that it wasn't...
Dizmm, (Old Account)
04-04-2008, 10:11 AM
http://www.dsmsupport.com/images/asm/cw/03evo/IMG_3949.jpg

http://www.dsmsupport.com/images/asm/cw/03evo/IMG_3948.jpg
VPT
04-04-2008, 10:24 AM
Can't see the screen.
Dizmm, (Old Account)
04-04-2008, 10:30 AM
http://www.dsmsupport.com/images/asm/cw/03evo/xlsevo.JPG
devlish
04-04-2008, 10:56 AM
But you drive a shitbox :? . I had a full tank of gas, plus myself in the car. I think my car is pretty darn light. :shock: my Omni is in MUCH better shape than your car is. remember that.
VPT
04-04-2008, 11:52 AM
But you drive a shitbox :? . I had a full tank of gas, plus myself in the car. I think my car is pretty darn light. :shock: my Omni is in MUCH better shape than your car is. remember that.


So you got the motor back in and running?
Dizmm, (Old Account)
04-04-2008, 11:58 AM
But you drive a shitbox :? . I had a full tank of gas, plus myself in the car. I think my car is pretty darn light. :shock: my Omni is in MUCH better shape than your car is. remember that.


So you got the motor back in and running?

Yup, runs like a champ. Fricken moves too! 3rd gear roll on's she roasts the tires.
EVILUTION
04-04-2008, 01:14 PM
Dizaaaammmmm nice job on dialing in that EVO! I would say that is fairly well corner weighted.

I should be interesting to see the weigt difference between his EVO and mine. I'm sure he has done some weight reduction and non-ACD evos are normally lighter than ACD ones.

The difference between the coil overs and my factory suspension was 32lbs according to my bathroom scale. Then again he has bigger tires and heavier rims.

I pay you a visit next week.
Dizmm, (Old Account)
04-04-2008, 01:38 PM
why not tonight, or are you leaving for GB today.
EVILUTION
04-04-2008, 03:53 PM
I leave for GB tonight.
Dizmm, (Old Account)
04-04-2008, 04:17 PM
I leave for GB tonight.

alright, we'll miss ya!
fordssuck
04-04-2008, 04:54 PM
No spare tire jack, rear seatbelts, rear speakers, rear sound detening, trunk gutted... I like oversteer
Dizmm, (Old Account)
04-04-2008, 05:07 PM
I like oversteer

a tid bit oversteer is THE best setup and is THE most fun!!!!
fordssuck
04-04-2008, 06:10 PM
I like oversteer

a tid bit oversteer is THE best setup and is THE most fun!!!!
X2
Pointdsm
04-04-2008, 10:57 PM
Devlish: I'll rephrase it, your car is still a "box". Never was trying to put your car down, just was quoting you at Dizmm's place.

I kind of wish we had my car with the race tires and wheels on it, but oh well.