Autocross season 2 about to start for my 87 300D - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#16 04-30-2008, 12:17 PM

Thats alot of MB's racing in one place.

Beating an 07 SLK350 and 93 400E is either very impressive or they weren't trying.

Johnhef · #17 05-01-2008, 10:13 PM

They're been doing it longer then I have

both were running track tires.

Shawn D. · #18 05-14-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeitgeist

I used to run the same 17" (ET 34 & 37?) rims as in your pic, but hated the bump-steer effect, presumably from the incorrect offset.

That's a scrub radius issue, not bump steer. Bump steer is a change in toe as the suspension moves up and down.

Deni · #19 05-14-2008, 04:32 PM

Oh boy, were the others even trying? You've got a GREAT place in that list! I bet it has more to do with the driver than the car. The 16 valvers should be about perfect for autocross.

omegabenz · #20 05-25-2008, 06:35 PM

When is your next autocross? My area has a couple the first weekend of each month in my area. I may try to head out.

I just put these camber plates from RDM TEK on my 500E, stiffened up the front end a bit, increased turn-in feel, yet still rides great on the freeway:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220237534919

I think I may go with their rear camber kit too because Im running 275/35/18 tires in back and I don't want to wear them down too fast, I have about -3.5 degrees in the back.

Johnhef · #21 05-25-2008, 08:32 PM

It was today, I just got home.

Did pretty well again, beat one of the 400E's this time. Still waiting for the results to be posted.

heres the course layout from today: http://gws-mbca.org/ax/ax-08/ax08-2_course.pdf

Johnhef · #22 05-26-2008, 04:46 PM

Results from yesterday:

1) 86 190E 2.3-16 52.997
2) 93 400E 54.092
3) 86 190E 2.3-16 54.816
4) 87 300D 55.025
5) 03 E55 AMG 55.310
6) 01 SLK320 55.938
7) 93 400E 55.940
8) 07 SLK350 56.090
9) 86 190E 2.3-16 56.539
10) 97 C280 57.432
11) 67 230SL 57.718
12) 93 400E 57.852
13) 02 CLK430 62.225
14) 08 Smart Coupe 66.610
15) 98 C280 67.843
16) 98 C280 69.840

Deni · #23 05-26-2008, 05:06 PM

Are the other guys running with ebrakes engaged, or pulling a huge trailer? THe look slooooooooooooow compared to your time!

Well done! You must be pretty happy now.

Johnhef · #24 05-27-2008, 10:52 PM

Some new pics from sunday thanks to my friend with the 400E that beat me. Hmmm...spygate?

Still waiting on video, I'll post them to youtube when I get them.

Deni · #25 05-28-2008, 02:25 AM

What mods do you have on your engine? What sort of tires are those?

Johnhef · #26 05-30-2008, 07:52 PM

Engine- nothing much really, no emissions devices, no alda, ~14 or so psi.

Tires are BF Goodrich R1's.

Got the video uploaded but having a snafu with youtube, I keep getting an error message so I'll keep working on it and post the link as soon as I figure it out.

Johnhef · #27 05-30-2008, 08:03 PM

ahh cool it works now, enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JdSMM3l-nY

Zeitgeist · #28 05-30-2008, 11:50 PM

Hey, that's pretty cool. I'm currently setting my S124 up for the same sort of fun with SL600 brakes, Limo/500E bars, H&R springs, Bilstein Sports and N2O/Propane injection. Can't wait to see how things go with that setup. Though I've always wanted to try my hand, I've never actually autocrossed, so this should be interesting.

Deni · #29 05-31-2008, 04:30 PM

That's interesting, no wheel spin at the start but in second yes. Do you have an automatic?

I can't see the louvres on the right side fender. Don't the USA turbos have them?