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Haha. Definitely professional setup!

mikerunt wrote

Hahaha it's definitely not cheap but when you have to do 5+ setdowns during a practice or race day it pays for itself.

Random question of the day- who is the guy that blew up his car at Laguna Seca running valves closed on the valves exhaust?

Y’all see this? https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE4_cFuKkM8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Basically small electric pump, one way valve, pressure sensor, and machined lid. To push oil pressure before cranking. Either switch controlled or something more streetable (possibly DME). Not sure.

Thought it was neat!

Bad ass!

Those are the same guys that have Drenth kits on SYVEC standalone.

mikerunt wrote

Bad ass!

Those are the same guys that have Drenth kits on SYVEC standalone.

Ordered! I’ll share what’s included when I have it in hand.

DRLane wrote

Ordered! I’ll share what’s included when I have it in hand.

You dropped in to their Drenth / SYVEC package?! Damn yea.

mikerunt wrote

You dropped in to their Drenth / SYVEC package?! Damn yea.

Um dreams… No the 5-bar pre oil system.

You already know what’s included with that package! I’m expecting you to be next there.

DRLane wrote

Um dreams… No the 5-bar pre oil system.

Ordered from where? I looked online but can't find it and am interested in reading more about it.

okusa wrote

Ordered from where? I looked online but can't find it and am interested in reading more about it.

Gareth of Howell Engineering, I can connect you offline if you would like.

DRLane wrote

Um dreams… No the 5-bar pre oil system.

You already know what’s included with that package! I’m expecting you to be next there.

$36-50k ish all in, everything you need. I can send you the spreadsheet if interested.

I think this is the year I get camber plates + springs. Does anyone know which springs and plates play nice with the EDC Sachs dampers? Was thinking vorschlag + h & r race springs.

Anyone familiar with wing logic wings? https://wing-logic.com/product/65in-racing-wing/ Seems super cheap. Wholesaler sent me one by mistake and is offering to let me keep it around 40% off retail. Seems so cheap that it can’t hurt to keep, but also too cheap.

Edit — all I had to do was … read. Looks like there’s a decent amount of assembly involved (including needing to tig weld the mounts onto the element), and you still need risers. But could be interesting.

DRLane wrote

Gareth of Howell Engineering, I can connect you offline if you would like.

Yes please

kolosy wrote

Anyone familiar with wing logic wings? https://wing-logic.com/product/65in-racing-wing/ Seems super cheap. Wholesaler sent me one by mistake and is offering to let me keep it around 40% off retail. Seems so cheap that it can’t hurt to keep, but also too cheap.

Edit — all I had to do was … read. Looks like there’s a decent amount of assembly involved (including needing to tig weld the mounts onto the element), and you still need risers. But could be interesting.

pretty standard 'extruded' aluminum foil. seems to be a DIY kit like you mentioned, I'm pretty sure this is the supplier for 9L.

omgzirra_exe wrote

pretty standard 'extruded' aluminum foil. seems to be a DIY kit like you mentioned, I'm pretty sure this is the supplier for 9L.

Maybe, but it looks like the airfoils are different. Pretty in depth analysis here. These guys look legit. https://occamsracers.com/2024/06/30/wing-logic-vs-9-lives-racing/

kolosy wrote

Maybe, but it looks like the airfoils are different. Pretty in depth analysis here. These guys look legit. https://occamsracers.com/2024/06/30/wing-logic-vs-9-lives-racing/

Can confirm, Mario is a mad scientist

kolosy wrote

Maybe, but it looks like the airfoils are different. Pretty in depth analysis here. These guys look legit. https://occamsracers.com/2024/06/30/wing-logic-vs-9-lives-racing/

i know they are different design, i just think those are the guys who is doing the extrusion for them.

so i ended up keeping the wing, and sold my GT4 wing because i'm an idiot.

is the inside lip of the rear fenders where it meets the trunk a strong enough area for a swan mount? These wings don't have a predefined mount point, you just tig weld it wherever you want, so I'm just going to get a custom mount made at sendcutsend. i've seen a bunch of people place mounts there and notch the trunk lid, just making sure i'm not missing something.

kolosy wrote

so i ended up keeping the wing, and sold my GT4 wing because i'm an idiot.

is the inside lip of the rear fenders where it meets the trunk a strong enough area for a swan mount? These wings don't have a predefined mount point, you just tig weld it wherever you want, so I'm just going to get a custom mount made at sendcutsend. i've seen a bunch of people place mounts there and notch the trunk lid, just making sure i'm not missing something.

Yes it is more than strong enough. My new zebulon mounts this way. It uses the mounts for the trunk hinges and then you just make up quick release mounts for the trunk.

kolosy wrote

so i ended up keeping the wing, and sold my GT4 wing because i'm an idiot.

is the inside lip of the rear fenders where it meets the trunk a strong enough area for a swan mount? These wings don't have a predefined mount point, you just tig weld it wherever you want, so I'm just going to get a custom mount made at sendcutsend. i've seen a bunch of people place mounts there and notch the trunk lid, just making sure i'm not missing something.

yep, just use the trunk hinge area, it's plenty strong.

sperkins wrote

Guys,
I'm getting ready to install my first set of coilovers. What are some costs you've seen regarding alignment/corner balancing?

FWIW, i'm in NorCal.

Thanks,
Steve

What’s everyone’s consensus on ride height? From what I’m reading, it’s not part of the discussion when everyone talks about their track alignment.
Barry from 3DM (Ohlins) gave me some recommended alignment settings, but no ride height numbers.

BTW, I found a shop in Rancho Cordova (Valley Motorwerks), that appears to be a race shop disguised as a BMW service center. They quoted me $600 for alignment/corner balance.