Dave's Evo X Build/The Life of Dave blog

[mlomker]

can't wait to see a direct comparo to the BBX :D

Yeah, we'll definitely be overlaying these three charts. It's in Shane's capable hands now.

[Murlo26]

I am not sure when my setup will drop in power. We are able to make up for the boost drop with timing on this setup and power seems to keep going up.

I think we could make power all the way to 8500. (But who knows)

I also think with more boost and a stronger wga, this 18psi one seems a little weak (i have seen better midrange from people with other ones on the Red).

Going to start saving for Shane to pull the head and do springs, lol. Man i regret not just going them before...idiot:madashell:

[mlomker]

Going to start saving for Shane to pull the head and do springs, lol.

Don't blame you...it's expensive once you add in the head studs, a new gasket, etc. I could buy both of my father's cars for the parts & labor on this job.

[scheides]

Don't kick yourself, you took a perfectly logical upgrade path. Mebbe you can do bigger cams (GSC?) whenever you end up doing springs :)

Just save up for the clutch, have some fun with the car this spring/summer! Any plans for drag/autoX/HPDE? I think last summer we discussed some frumrolls, so let's see when we can make that happen.

[mlomker]

we discussed some frumrolls, so let's see when we can make that happen.

hehe. test & compare FTW

[Murlo26]

Don't kick yourself, you took a perfectly logical upgrade path. Mebbe you can do bigger cams (GSC?) whenever you end up doing springs :)

Just save up for the clutch, have some fun with the car this spring/summer! Any plans for drag/autoX/HPDE? I think last summer we discussed some frumrolls, so let's see when we can make that happen.

I am not sure if bigger cams will help or not. The Kelford Stg 2's are supposed to be bigger but I have not seen any charts to back this up. From what I have seen the MX1's i have work just as well. And since power isn't dropping off up top I am guessing my Mx1's will help when I rev it out. Spending more money on cams sounds risky to me unless I see a direct comparison showing better stuff with another cam.

edit: forgot the second part...I am always down for some frumrolls:) I am sure this will be easy to arrange. Knowing what I made though and the weight disadvantage of the X, its not looking good, lol. I was expecting to of made more power than the BBK and then it would have been interesting. But I never dont do it because i think i won't win, its always fun:)

[Murlo26]

So I was just driving around at lunch, the more i drive this the more i love it btw:) and for the first time on dry pavement i broke all four tires loose, it felt good. I haven't launched this car ever for fear of the stock clutch but in first gear if i gas it, even from a roll i broke em loose. I wasn't trying to either.

Car for sure feels better, lag is overrated.

Yes schiedes i do plan on doing some drag this summer. I would love to do other forms, but I wouldn't trust myself turning with this car, i would need to take classes first and I don't have that kind of time/money for learning, tires, brakes, more maintenance etc.

So i will stick with trying to go fast in a straight line, need to get a helmet here soon too. Anyway have a good spot to get one? Preferably locally so I can try sizes on, or at least try them on and figure out the size then order online.

I doubt with the X weight and my noob skills that I will need a roll cage but what time is that needed at, 10's?

[Kracka]

Yes schiedes i do plan on doing some drag this summer. I would love to do other forms, but I wouldn't trust myself turning with this car, i would need to take classes first and I don't have that kind of time/money for learning, tires, brakes, more maintenance etc.
MAC Autocross Novice School - $50 for a 2 day event, classroom on Saturday and seat time on Sunday (held in April and June)

[awd-drifter]

Pretty sweet lettin loose on a roll! Auto-X is fairly in-expensive. $50 for the Novice Classes felt like $200 classes. All you would need is either high performance "all-season" tires or just straight up summer tires to roll.

[Matt D.]

Yes schiedes i do plan on doing some drag this summer. I would love to do other forms, but I wouldn't trust myself turning with this car, i would need to take classes first and I don't have that kind of time/money for learning, tires, brakes, more maintenance etc.
Come autocrossing. Your car won't take much more abuse than it already sees on the street, it's safe for you and the car, and you learn how to drive. It's all I've done over the past 3 summers and I'd say I've become a very capable driver because of it. I went to 8 events before I did the novice school, so just sign up, come out and let her rip.