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Found a good article #269492 03/17/01 12:34 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 505 New Albany, IN R rrxp689 OP Member
OP rrxp689 Member R Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 505 New Albany, IN	The latest issue of Racecar Engineering (a UK publication) has a five or six page article on the buildup of the BTCC winning Mondeo. This car, I believe, is the 2nd gen car but some of the stuff may still be applicable. I just skimmed the article, and most of the stuff looks to be unobtanium, but it may give some ideas though. Might want to check it out. Chris ------------------ Chris 2000 SVT Chris 2001.5 Dodge Ram/Cummins 2500 1986 SCCA/ITS RX7 roadracer 2001 KY Region and Tri-Region STS Champion

Re: Found a good article #269493 03/18/01 11:18 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,003 Boulder, CO B Bicycle019 Member
Bicycle019 Member B Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,003 Boulder, CO	Racecar Engineering is a great mag. Lots of theory, not for the faint of heart though. The Mondeo article basicly states that the Mondeo is not a good car to make a racecar out of, so LOTS of re-engineering had to be done. How much? Even things like firing order of the motor, sus. pick-up points, relocated motor (back at fire wall, and dropped down for lower CG), brakes, etc.. Fun to read, thats for sure. With enough dollars, time, and engineers, you CAN polish a turd! ------------------ Alex S. 95 SE MTX Midnight Red w/all options Susp: Koni, Eibach, Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 205/50Z/15 Motor: KKM, ASP, Magnecor, +4's, Grizzly Street clutch, SVT flywheel, SVT rear motor mounts, resonator removed, McNairey TH fix, EGR restrictor, Ported MAF, Mobil 1 Audio: Kenwood eXcelon X815, Infinity Reference speakers Other: Badgeless, KKM pedals, 885 fog bulbs, Optima yellow top battery Alex S. in Boulder, CO 95 SE MTX Midnight Red w/all options 84 VW Jetta GLI

Re: Found a good article #269494 03/20/01 01:03 AM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 505 New Albany, IN R rrxp689 OP Member
OP rrxp689 Member R Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 505 New Albany, IN	Hey Bibycle, how do you like your Kumhos? I was thinking about a set of those for the my Tour. I'm wanting something that handles OK but is quiter than the stock KDWs while still having an aggressive looking tread. Thanks. Chris ------------------ Chris 2000 SVT Chris 2001.5 Dodge Ram/Cummins 2500 1986 SCCA/ITS RX7 roadracer 2001 KY Region and Tri-Region STS Champion

Re: Found a good article #269495 03/21/01 01:17 AM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,003 Boulder, CO B Bicycle019 Member
Bicycle019 Member B Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,003 Boulder, CO	They are OK, not great, but not bad either. Great for the price - $242 for the set, shipped to my door from TireRack. About a 7.5 overall I'd say. Check www.TireRack.com for more info on tires. Probably going to go with something else when I get the 17's later this spring. Alex S. in Boulder, CO 95 SE MTX Midnight Red w/all options 84 VW Jetta GLI

Re: Found a good article #269496 03/21/01 10:47 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 505 New Albany, IN R rrxp689 OP Member
OP rrxp689 Member R Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 505 New Albany, IN	Thanks for the info. I am going to 17s shortly, hence the need for tires. Don't wanna blow a ton of money on designer ($$$) tires though. I'm kinda leaning toward the Yokahama Paradas right now. They just look cool. Plan on getting some racing rubber for the stock wheels too! Thanks again. Chris ------------------ Chris 2000 SVT Chris 2001.5 Dodge Ram/Cummins 2500 1986 SCCA/ITS RX7 roadracer 2001 KY Region and Tri-Region STS Champion

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