Hi guys,
Thought it would be nice to have a thread discussing the part of the car that's more important to me, and perhaps many others, the technical and mechanical aspects of the 818. Hopefully we can avoid any talk of body styles here.
1. One thing I was thinking about was the compliance in all the suspension bushing components brought over from the donor to the 818. Anyone have any ideas on preferred aftermarket bushings/materials which would reduce compliance in these areas and enhance feedback at the wheel? I feel like with the low weight of the car and with the right tires it will certainly put up respectable performance statistics. I am just hoping to up the "fun factor" by reducing as much compliance in the suspension/steering system as possible.
2. The other thing that I was thinking about is the proper tire for the car. The car will be quite a bit lighter then most cars on the road and thus most existing tires will have stiffer construction then necessary. Does anyone know what tires might work best in this sort of situation? I was considering having two sets, one for autocross/track days (possibly hoosiers), and another that wears a bit better for day to day driving.
Also really hoping that even though Dave ruled out any body style updates, he still keeps us up to date on the project's progress mechanically.
Thanks