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mazda protege LX dirt track setup?
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racerboy
I watched NASCAR once
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Posted: 03/05/10 08:40 AM
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Hey everyone!
I'm new to dirt drack racing (I finished 7th out of 80+ cars in the division I was running last year on a 1/4 mile paved oval, and it was my first year racing.) and was wondering if there are any tips that apply to my car, a 1992 mazda protege LX fwd. I'll be running 150+ lap enduro races all over wisconsin.
It has the 1.8 DOHC and a 5 speed. I heard that if you disconnect the front sway bar, it will corner better because the left front will still be getting traction, instead of spinning. Is that true? What tire pressures should I run? I have Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 185/70/R14 tires for the front and 'junkyard' rear tires. Also, would staggering tires help? I tried it on paved tracks last year, but slowed down when I did. What toe settings should I use? I've been running 1/8 inch toe out front and stock in rear for paved. Should I camber them?
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racerboy
I watched NASCAR once
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Posted: 03/17/10 05:51 AM
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Anybody???
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Vandal171
I watched NASCAR once
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Posted: 05/22/10 06:54 AM
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I run a 98 cavalier but dirt is dirt and setups vary by track. Some ballpark numbers to start with for any car would be 2 to 4 degrees negative camber on right front and positive on the left front. I have done alot of experimenting and have found that 1/2" to 3/4" of toe out helps the car turn much better. If your rules allow stagger in your tires I would go 1" to 1 1/2" taller on right side. This works better on dirt than asphalt. Lastly if you can play with spring rates run stiff on the right front and left rear soft on left front and right rear. This helps transfer weight to the left rear and will get the car a little loose which is what you want. Also, a good siped snow tire on the right front grips well in the dirt. Snow tires are a softer compound than all season tires and the siping helps grip in dirt.
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