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Old 06-27-2008, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Vadster,Jun 27 2008, 03:05 PM
don't the new BMW's start that way though? (seriously) I know like with my Dad's Cadillac you just get in and push the button - the key just has to be in proximity. I don't know if you have to stick the key in and turn it on the BMW's like you do the S.
As far as I know, you will always have to at least press in the clutch. It is a safety feature... The same reason you aren't supposed to install a remote starter into a car with a manual transmission.
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Old 06-27-2008, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bighead,Jun 27 2008, 03:07 PM
well, more A stock autocrossers. As indicated earlier, you can dial out under/oversteer using several different methods... spring rates, shock adjustments, alignment, sway bars, and aero. It was the Astock autoxers who needed the big front sway since they can't swap out their shocks/springs. A normal track car with the ability to f0ck with more stuff doesn't necessarily need a massive front sway, they can get away with a moderate non-adjustable one...
Huh... I didn't know you could effectively tune out over or under steer with adjustable coilovers... I got some pointers on how to use the KW's from George but, to be honest, a lot of what he said went right over my head...

Now that there are more owners of these things, we should all get together and compare notes. I know I would benefit from it...
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A stock can swap out their shocks...

now we are just getting to be assholes.
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Old 06-27-2008, 11:31 AM
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did anyone see this? http://www.nasaforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=...0d4955ae9010247
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Old 06-27-2008, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI,Jun 27 2008, 02:29 PM
Huh... I didn't know you could effectively tune out over or under steer with adjustable coilovers... I got some pointers on how to use the KW's from George but, to be honest, a lot of what he said went right over my head...

Now that there are more owners of these things, we should all get together and compare notes. I know I would benefit from it...
ya + rly = more reason to drive up vs. fly + quality time with the stereo...
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Old 06-27-2008, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by bighead,Jun 27 2008, 03:40 PM
I did.

I think someone posted it in the HyperFest thread...
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Originally Posted by Vadster,Jun 27 2008, 03:41 PM
ya + rly = more reason to drive up vs. fly + quality time with the stereo...
You said that, not me... I was trying to get you to drive before.
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[QUOTE=WhrDLMI,Jun 27 2008, 03:44 PM] I did.
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Old 06-27-2008, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI,Jun 27 2008, 02:44 PM
You said that, not me... I was trying to get you to drive before.
well the problem is I can't ask off that Friday. I would have to leave after work and get a hotel and then arrive what around 12:00 or so? Providing I don't get lost and I do 5 hours (sleep & get up and leave @ 6:00am) and do another 5-6 hours...
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