offroad rallying

**slaterd** · 08-04-2011, 03:46 PM

I've heard nothing but good things about the bilstein HDs. I plan on using those but I've also heard HRs were pretty good.

**SlapDash** · 08-04-2011, 05:31 PM

I only know HDs at this point, still a newbie.

That iX launch at the dunes is wicked sick, but remember, in rally, the goal is to finish the event. There are jumps available -- and you can take them -- but make sure you don't ruin your car on Stage 1. At Maine, there's a jump for the spectators on Day 1, but even the top runners, L'Estage, Higgins, Duplessis, etc., rolled over it to save the car. Boring for spectators, a chance at winning for competitors.

But I am jealous of the guy at the beach.

**slaterd** · 08-04-2011, 06:48 PM

What about drivetrain wise? Should I put the aluminum mounts on or just replace them?

**u3b3rg33k** · 08-04-2011, 06:56 PM

New OE rubber or the HD rubber upgrades are what I would recommend, unless it's a caged race only beast, then I'd probably go poly. Metal mounts just seem like a bad idea to me...

**slaterd** · 08-04-2011, 08:57 PM

Would they snap at the bolted area cause of torsional flex or is it just for the noise and vibrations?

**MDVDuber** · 08-09-2011, 09:03 AM

Couple of Slapdash at the NEFR Day 2 Super Special

The requisite GRM shot

**GotCone?** · 08-10-2011, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by SlapDash

The rally tires I have are also very old and worn, but thought they would be better than new snows (plus, I got them for $20/each...that helped).

That really depends on the surface. If you're on a site with considerable grass, snows will be faster. Especially if you are in the 1st heat on a fresh course.

**Kershaw** · 08-10-2011, 03:33 PM

Originally posted by SlapDash

But I am jealous of the guy at the beach.

no you're not.

he bent the frame when he landed.

**u3b3rg33k** · 08-10-2011, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by slaterd

Would they snap at the bolted area cause of torsional flex or is it just for the noise and vibrations?

I don't think anything would snap, I just think removing ALL flex is dumb, NVH not withstanding. Why not really hard urethane?

**slaterd** · 08-11-2011, 11:08 PM

F you've got some more rally pics(anybody) please post them.

**Gary Horneck** · 08-12-2011, 07:31 AM

Our local SCCA chapter has a new venue for RallyCross. Its hard packed, graded and the course includes an old go cart oval track. At last nights meeting they emphasized that the course is "street car" friendly. There is some grass that disappears after run 2 they say. I have 2.93 open rear, which has been fine for AutoX. How do you all think it will run in those conditions? Snow tires all around? 8/27 is the next event and I need to get a set of wheels and tires for the event.

**SlapDash** · 08-15-2011, 04:49 PM

Originally posted by MDVDuber

Couple of Slapdash at the NEFR Day 2 Super Special

The requisite GRM shot

Thanks for the pics MDVDuber! I'm waiting to hear back from GRM.

**SlapDash** · 08-15-2011, 05:01 PM

Found some more. The first four are courtesy of Pete Kuncis, the best rally photographer ever. Check out his goods at onalimbracing.com. Go to the gallery section and be amazed.

The last one was taken by my lovely wife and former crew chief. This is a pre-scrutineering shot.

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