AutoXing the Pumkinator

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Hey all. I recently replaced my entire suspension with Speedtech Performance G Body parts including some experimental parts we've been working on. I thought I'd share some photos a friend shot of the car's first AutoX with the new suspension at a local SCCA event. I finished installing everything including a brand new set of tires around 9 pm the night before, so this was a true shake down. This was a long and fast track, I got up to about 60 mph on one straight, and it was a blast to drive.

Just playing with the shock compression valving I knocked 3 seconds off my time over 10 runs, going from 78s down to 75 seconds, and was about middle of the road amongst a whole bunch of imports. Not bad for a big ol' 3700lbs of station wagon. Overall the car runs at least as good as it was with the old suspension set up and I still have a lot of adjustability in the alignment, spring rate, shock rebound, and the rear sway bar to play with. At this point I plan on making the Hotchkis event in Fontana in October, hoping to get a bunch of runs there to continue tuning things. Enjoy the pics!