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Brake balance – proportioning valve

Braking performance is not about big brakes but about brake balance or brake bias. Questionable design of Protlum suspension combined with racing brake pads introduced braking issues. PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND INFORMATIONS USEFUL, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATION. When I upgraded suspension I had no idea [...]

Experiment with Garrett GT1646V refurbished turbo

I whined about refurbished turbos and I don't really like rebuilt/reused/refurbished things unless it is under supervision of Hajes Racing superior machining, repairing and design skills/experience...but there is sure few more masters around but they rarely do it commercially.  PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND INFORMATION [...]

OZ Racing/MSW 85 17 x 7J alloy rims and Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R

I faced two challenges - imminent structural failure of ATS Streetrally alloy rims and premium tires made from PET bottles, old shoes and who knows what else they use...challenge was to find something optimal in price range for puny mortals. PLEASE READ WARNINGS BEFORE YOU PROCEED !!! IF YOU FIND [...]

ATS Streetrally 17 x 7j alloy rims – deadly for spirited driving

It has been over a year since I've bought ATS Streetrally rims. They look great but it turned out to be bad decision for spirited driving. Who knew back then? My reasoning was simple - ATS made wheels for Mini Cooper WRC so they know what they do, right? ATS manufactures [...]

Yokohama C.Drive 2 (225/45 R17) for spirited driving

I used to have Yokohama C.Drive on my Subaru Impreza GTL - while just premium tyre and not pure sport tyre, it is great poor man's sport tyre. It used to be used by track guys. It is surprisingly cheap and still have wet and dry grip close to sport [...]

Racing brakes for poor – Ate Powerdisc + Ferodo DS2500

Long time I've been looking how to reprogram Bosch ABS control unit and ESP in ECU. Electronic assistants give people illusion of safety. I recall old cars as my first car Skoda 130L - most important part of car was the seat. It was easier than I thought...it stopped working itself...be careful [...]