In a message dated 10/1/99 9:30:43 AM Central Daylight Time,
elinnhoff@smmc.saint-lukes.org writes:
> Howdy folks.
>
> Next spring I'm definitely going to participate in the KCRSCCA PCDE at
> Heartland Park Topeka. I want some "high speed" seat time. I just hope
> that if a local Solo event (KSRegion?) is held that weekend that it's at
> heartland Park so I can sneak out for a few minutes and not lose local
> points and valuable seat time.
It has been that way for the past couple of years. But after being on track
the Autocross can be a let down IMHO
>
> Now on to my questions for any past PCDE participants. What, if any,
> different prep should I do to my car for such an event? I'll most likely
> get a real alignment and NOT run with my current Solo settings which
include
> the maximum allowable (by my car) rear toe-out and a fair amount of front
> toe-out. Any suggestions for my Neon (besides to sell it)?
Why change? You Autocross alignment should be fine. (You may want to dial
back the toe-out you were running at Nationals however)
>
> How about settings for my single adjustable Konis?? Should I put the
fatter
> front swaybar back on the front end of the car? Will I need another set of
> brake pads just for the school? I do plan on putting fresh rotors and pads
> on the car next spring anyway, will I need to consider putting new hubs and
> bearings on as well? I'll have fresh Kumhos, should they survive the event
> and still be usable for lots of Solo events?
When the SCCA runs the event they put a chicane about 2/3's down the front
straight so you don't cook your brakes soooooo hard going into the 90+ degree
right at turn 1. Broken in pads "should" get you thru the weekend without
any problems. New fluid would be a good idea as well as extra for the
occasional quick bleed. The track is not as hard on tires as an autocross is.
>
> Any other suggestions?
>
Go and have a good time!!
Jan
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