My WS6 and I.
My WS6 and I. I am no drag racer. In fact I am going out to the drag strip this Sat just for the purpose to race a Mach 1 and see which is faster in a stock form.
But anyway, I figured theres not a whole lot of "road racing WS6's" in the world, and just wanted to see who was really into road racing here, and not so much a straight line.
I would put this in the "suspension" forum but I have more to ask then just the suspension.
Firstly, what is going to be the best bang for my buck when it comes to a full suspension to do road racing with? And/or what is the best for road racing when it comes to a WS6? Don't get me wrong I am not trying to ask the stupid noob question of "WHATS THE BEST YAR?!"... But I would like to know everyones personal opinion to what YOU think is the best.
I would also like to know what you guys think of a WS6 in autox/road racing... I know its not the ideal car for it by all means.. but I like turning a lot haha.
Also, tires, breaks, and any additional advice you may have for RR in a WS6...
Thanks guys/gals.
- Troy
But anyway, I figured theres not a whole lot of "road racing WS6's" in the world, and just wanted to see who was really into road racing here, and not so much a straight line.
I would put this in the "suspension" forum but I have more to ask then just the suspension.
Firstly, what is going to be the best bang for my buck when it comes to a full suspension to do road racing with? And/or what is the best for road racing when it comes to a WS6? Don't get me wrong I am not trying to ask the stupid noob question of "WHATS THE BEST YAR?!"... But I would like to know everyones personal opinion to what YOU think is the best.
I would also like to know what you guys think of a WS6 in autox/road racing... I know its not the ideal car for it by all means.. but I like turning a lot haha.
Also, tires, breaks, and any additional advice you may have for RR in a WS6...
Thanks guys/gals.
- Troy
1st shocks... good shocks... Koni S/A or D/A depending on what you really need.
2nd a good set of springs...
3rd... good brake pads, fluid...
4th seat time
5th.. more seat time
you really need to get out there in your car and get to know it... big power mods are not as needed as driving time, experience, suspension, brakes and tires.. learn to control the car in mostly stock trim so you know its strengths and weakness's and modify it accordingly..
there are a few people on here that have T/A's on the road course.. so you're not alone
2nd a good set of springs...
3rd... good brake pads, fluid...
4th seat time
5th.. more seat time
you really need to get out there in your car and get to know it... big power mods are not as needed as driving time, experience, suspension, brakes and tires.. learn to control the car in mostly stock trim so you know its strengths and weakness's and modify it accordingly..
there are a few people on here that have T/A's on the road course.. so you're not alone
Originally Posted by GR33N GoblinM6
1st shocks... good shocks... Koni S/A or D/A depending on what you really need.
2nd a good set of springs...
3rd... good brake pads, fluid...
4th seat time
5th.. more seat time
you really need to get out there in your car and get to know it... big power mods are not as needed as driving time, experience, suspension, brakes and tires.. learn to control the car in mostly stock trim so you know its strengths and weakness's and modify it accordingly..
there are a few people on here that have T/A's on the road course.. so you're not alone
2nd a good set of springs...
3rd... good brake pads, fluid...
4th seat time
5th.. more seat time
you really need to get out there in your car and get to know it... big power mods are not as needed as driving time, experience, suspension, brakes and tires.. learn to control the car in mostly stock trim so you know its strengths and weakness's and modify it accordingly..
there are a few people on here that have T/A's on the road course.. so you're not alone
My take on your order ...
#3
#4
#5
time passes ....
#1/2
Originally Posted by GR33N GoblinM6
1st shocks... good shocks... Koni S/A or D/A depending on what you really need.
2nd a good set of springs...
3rd... good brake pads, fluid...
4th seat time
5th.. more seat time
you really need to get out there in your car and get to know it... big power mods are not as needed as driving time, experience, suspension, brakes and tires.. learn to control the car in mostly stock trim so you know its strengths and weakness's and modify it accordingly..
there are a few people on here that have T/A's on the road course.. so you're not alone
2nd a good set of springs...
3rd... good brake pads, fluid...
4th seat time
5th.. more seat time
you really need to get out there in your car and get to know it... big power mods are not as needed as driving time, experience, suspension, brakes and tires.. learn to control the car in mostly stock trim so you know its strengths and weakness's and modify it accordingly..
there are a few people on here that have T/A's on the road course.. so you're not alone
here is what i use.. and so far its working pretty damn good on a budget.. very small budget..
stock LS1 camaro calipers
Kore3 C5 brake brackets (for front rotors)
stock C5 12.8" front rotors (which is a 1" upgrade from stock)
Hawk HP Plus pads
ATE Super blue fluid
Home made brake ducts.. using Severn Motorsports ducts, brake duct hose from Jegs
stock rear calipers and rotors
all together.. i spent $400 on this(inlcuding shipping and tax).. yes i can go more aggressive with pads.. such at HT-10's.. but the Plus's so far have done the job i need.
stock LS1 camaro calipers
Kore3 C5 brake brackets (for front rotors)
stock C5 12.8" front rotors (which is a 1" upgrade from stock)
Hawk HP Plus pads
ATE Super blue fluid
Home made brake ducts.. using Severn Motorsports ducts, brake duct hose from Jegs
stock rear calipers and rotors
all together.. i spent $400 on this(inlcuding shipping and tax).. yes i can go more aggressive with pads.. such at HT-10's.. but the Plus's so far have done the job i need.
Originally Posted by Optimal
Which brake's would everyone recommend? I dont have a few grand to lay down on some brembo's or something like that but good recommendations are welcome.
But, I would just get a set of Brembo blanks from tirerack and a set of Carbotech XP8s, flush the systme with Valvoline SynPower fluid.
This will do you very well till you decide where and how far you want to go. No need to throw a lot of cash to go down a path that leads you to a dead end.
Any links to some of these products? I have been researching some of them and so far have A. Not been able to find it. or B. have no idea if I have found it; ha.
I do try and have a drive atleast once a day... I usualy go out to our small little canyons and have a nice go for about 30 minutes... I have learned a lot about this car in the time i've had it... I know pretty well what it does and doesn't do.. But I am sure I am far from being par with it as far as going as far as it can go without extra mods.
I understand if nobody posts any links cause thats part of research, but I figured if I do ask and get some links it saves time from me asking more stupid questions
.
This is all that i've found that makes much sense to me; but would it work on an F-Body? Or Would I need to invest in a different rotor etc..?
http://www.kore3.com/proddetail.php?prod=10126-02&cat=7
I do try and have a drive atleast once a day... I usualy go out to our small little canyons and have a nice go for about 30 minutes... I have learned a lot about this car in the time i've had it... I know pretty well what it does and doesn't do.. But I am sure I am far from being par with it as far as going as far as it can go without extra mods.
I understand if nobody posts any links cause thats part of research, but I figured if I do ask and get some links it saves time from me asking more stupid questions
.This is all that i've found that makes much sense to me; but would it work on an F-Body? Or Would I need to invest in a different rotor etc..?
http://www.kore3.com/proddetail.php?prod=10126-02&cat=7
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not to hijack your thread but keep me updated on the mach 1 my brother has a 03 and we may be doing the same thing come summer but not quite in stock form. I did see a WS6 street racing on speed channel last week. Cool to watch.
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Originally Posted by Optimal
Any links to some of these products? I have been researching some of them and so far have A. Not been able to find it. or B. have no idea if I have found it; ha.
I do try and have a drive atleast once a day... I usualy go out to our small little canyons and have a nice go for about 30 minutes... I have learned a lot about this car in the time i've had it... I know pretty well what it does and doesn't do.. But I am sure I am far from being par with it as far as going as far as it can go without extra mods.
I understand if nobody posts any links cause thats part of research, but I figured if I do ask and get some links it saves time from me asking more stupid questions.
This is all that i've found that makes much sense to me; but would it work on an F-Body? Or Would I need to invest in a different rotor etc..?
http://www.kore3.com/proddetail.php?prod=10126-02&cat=7
I do try and have a drive atleast once a day... I usualy go out to our small little canyons and have a nice go for about 30 minutes... I have learned a lot about this car in the time i've had it... I know pretty well what it does and doesn't do.. But I am sure I am far from being par with it as far as going as far as it can go without extra mods.
I understand if nobody posts any links cause thats part of research, but I figured if I do ask and get some links it saves time from me asking more stupid questions
.This is all that i've found that makes much sense to me; but would it work on an F-Body? Or Would I need to invest in a different rotor etc..?
http://www.kore3.com/proddetail.php?prod=10126-02&cat=7
since they are not sponsors of this site.. i cant post a link BUT
do a google search for Severnmotorsports for the brake ducts
Kore3 for their C5 brake brackets.. shouldnt be hard to find on their site
Checker auto or autozone for the C5 brake rotors (need 1 left and 1 right)
GMpartsdirect for the C5 caliper abutment brackets (some call these caliper carriers)
Jegs for the brake duct hose
and you can google ATE Super Blue brake fluid and find a bunch of people have it.. cheap too.
for pads.. you go to www.tirerack.com since they are a sponsor and get the Hawk HP Plus pads there...
Optimal.. i sent you a private message as well
Last edited by GR33N GoblinM6; Mar 30, 2007 at 08:35 PM.
