scoobaru86

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Hi just after some info on what to do next. I have a hawkeye which i use daily aswell as for tack days and was wondering what i can do to improve the handling on track. So far i have done the following: -

BC coilovers
ARBs front and back with drop links
top front strut brace
ALK/caster kit
Whiteline roll centre kit

What next?

Thanks for any help.

apac

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rear strut brace? a good set of track tyres? not much else to do is there? i'd be interested to hear some views on this also, as i've got
AST coilovers
whiteline ARBs front and back
whiteline ALK
whiteline front and rear strut braces

So very similar situation. Daily use and track days.

scoobaru86

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Ive heard that there isn't much point on the rear upper brace, did you notice any difference?

cusco kid

you will notice a difference ,any body /chassis mods will add strength to the shell. fit whiteline H brace also for good results
geo

dunx

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Perhaps the geometry setting up for track use is next, you'll need to discuss just how "aggressive" you go. Mine ended up a bit nervous on wet roads, so I have a road biased set-up now. Semi-slicks like R888's are a fantastic upgrade, IMHO.

HTH

dunx

apac

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i must admit i do really miss my R888's. Nothing else seems to compare. But at £600-£700 a set its hard to justify.

and as for your question about the rear strut brace, it was on the car when i purchased it, so i'm afraid i cannot comment

scoobaru86

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Am I right in thinking 888 without a baffled sump is a bad idea?

dunx

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Mine has been fine, it's huge long sweepers that will harm it's innards....

IMHO

dunx

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+1 Also the more the car moves as a single force rather than competing forces the better. I have added diff brace to the subframe and lock bolts from the subframe to the chassis. Also solid pitchstop for the same reasons.

budd

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try Camskill tyres they were doing the Hankook RS-2 tyres at roughly 1/2 the Toyos price, the RS-2s are a b list race tyre like the 888s and while they don't have the same outright grip once warmed up they're pretty close, plus due to the less agressive thread design they are much better in the wet, if Camskill still hav them on offer they are great value.

budd

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forget the last post, the Hankooks offer at Camskill as finished so they are back up to their normal price, which while still cheaper than anything else doesn't represent the fantastic value of previous the offer price.