Here is a list of what's definitely going to happen in readiness for 2012 :
- replace SWIFT springs from 10/12kg (front/rear) to 14/16kg
- minor overhaul of RG dampers throughout
- adjust ride height and revert front camber to a setting I used to have in Japan
- purchase a new front set of YH A050s or Dunlop Direzza 03Gs (not available in Australia unfortunately but extremely competitive and popular in Japan)
- purchase new SD front rotors from DIXCEL
- purchase new set of PROJECT MU Level Max700 pads
then a list of likely but undecided at this point changes :
- bite the bullet on whether to keep the car registered or simply turn it into a dedicated track car and therefore strip out the interior completely
- throw out OEM exhaust headers and replace with a SPOON 4-1 system and get rid of the catalytic converter at the same time
- replace the OEM battery with ODYSSEY racing lightweight battery
and finally a tentative wish list :
- decide on whether to invest in SEEKER's K-TECH engine upgrade 215-SL (Super Lambda) and the associated costs of upgrade, subsequent ECU tuning and benefits of such.
The lists are long and I have until March 2012 when the upgraded circuit re-opens to have these done so plenty of time but at the same time a few decisions need to be made on the future of the car. No I'm not thinking of selling it ! It's a decision on the purpose of the car from this point on : track only or street-track. Time will tell !
Stay tuned for updates
-Rod
