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Old 2002.05.06, 08:10 PM   #1
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Question about comment made about the Mini Z

I was reading the latest RCCA and it had a mini/micro shootout section. I was reading what they said about the mini and it said it bounced around on textured carpets in stock form. The carpet i plan on driving on is slightly textured. What hop-ups will help the car drive better on this surface?
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Old 2002.05.06, 08:58 PM   #2
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rear shock or roll shock
front alloy bulkhead
that's all i can think of....
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Old 2002.05.07, 04:02 AM   #3
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Maybe a soft H-plate, as well.
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Old 2002.05.07, 04:50 AM   #4
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I understand the concept of H-Plates and how a rear shock would help, but what would the bulkhead do? Arent alloy bulkheads just eye candy?
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Old 2002.05.07, 05:55 AM   #5
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nope... i was told it eliminates front hopping.... weights down the front...
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Old 2002.05.07, 07:12 PM   #6
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Front springs, kingpins, rear shock, springs and h-plate. Tire choice also important. Roll shocks to prevent hop while cornering.
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Old 2002.05.07, 07:32 PM   #7
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If you drive really really slow, you won't have any wheel hop at all
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Old 2002.05.08, 05:54 PM   #8
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Old 2002.05.10, 09:13 PM   #9
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wedge has a point, i have an alloy bulkhead and i first bought it for eye candy reasons, but after putting it on and driving around, i noticed i have a much better handling car. the cornering capabilites are much more predictable and the cars seems to have more traction at the front. i think this is all due to the fact that the added weight has promoted more stick and the car weighs more evenly now.
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Old 2002.05.10, 09:37 PM   #10
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The biggest down fall I can see in having a alum bulkhead might be uneven weight, to heavy a front will result in spinning of rear tire during take off, or skipping on the rear when enetering a tight corner..I like what a alum bulkhead can do for a car and have seen first hand the amazing handling with one placed on, but make sure you have some equal weight front to rear and you should be ok

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