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For the cost of good coilovers, why not just buy a cheap track car that's street legal?

Posted by: CP on 2008-09-16 09:22:07
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In Reply to: A query for those that track their Audi's: suspension setups, which do you have and would you posted by Mr. Mom on 2008-09-16 07:25:18

I thought the wifey was hot on the Miata idea last year.

What's your fall track schedule, if any? Patroon on Saturday? We'll be in Newport at a wedding that weekend unfortunately. I just signed up for a full day with SCDA at LRP on the 9th.

Btw, we're moving an hour south of here next week.

-Cy
1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR4
1999 Spec Miata

Thread:

A query for those that track their Audi's: suspension setups, which do you have and would you - Mr. Mom 2008-09-16 07:25:18 (94 views)

Koni FSD work well on an Audi TTQC for drivers' events, track days. I also have ..... - InTTruder 2008-09-17 02:16:34 (48 views)

He's already got a big brake kit, coupled with a recent K04 turbo upgrade. - CP 2008-09-17 13:33:13 (49 views)

yes, when I can afford them - Mr. Mom 2008-09-19 16:45:26 (30 views)

If I may suggest, take a look at the SLs from STaSIS/Ohlins they might just be what you want... - Jet Jockey/A4 Pilot 2008-09-16 12:12:47 (64 views)

what are SLs from STaSIS/Ohlins? I don't see that listed as a B5 option. - Silver Streakin' 2008-09-17 07:24:59 (30 views)

They might not have them for the B5s. - Jet Jockey/A4 Pilot 2008-09-17 08:28:03 (24 views)

how often are you rebuilding the Ohlins? - Mr. Mom 2008-09-16 16:55:38 (44 views)

Have not done any maintenance on them yet. - Jet Jockey/A4 Pilot 2008-09-16 19:28:14 (30 views)

coilovers in the <$2000 range will be a compromise by lowering spring rates for street use. - Silver Streakin' 2008-09-16 09:43:16 (61 views)

Thanks, that's what I figured - Mr. Mom 2008-09-16 10:02:53 (47 views)

tracksports on ebay - Silver Streakin' 2008-09-16 10:21:22 (50 views)

Thanks, but I am a bit concerned with used shocks - Mr. Mom 2008-09-16 16:58:45 (36 views)

no, but I have 60-65k on mine. still working fine. fronts are hard to dial out the bounce, but - Silver Streakin' 2008-09-17 07:30:14 (44 views)

For the cost of good coilovers, why not just buy a cheap track car that's street legal? - CP 2008-09-16 09:22:07 (70 views)

Sadly, no room in the apartment to store it - Mr. Mom 2008-09-16 10:00:30 (52 views)

I had PSS9s on my B6 A4..and now on my 335i - s4wood 2008-09-16 08:02:24 (61 views)

Will do , thanks! - Mr. Mom 2008-09-16 10:03:30 (51 views)

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