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Question
Hi, I have a 1989 Honda civic Si and I was wondering what advise you could offer me on any settings or product which would improve it's over all performance.
Hi Lane :
Start with camber. 2 Deg. positive at the LF 4-5Deg. Negative at the RF
about 1 1/2 Deg Positive at teh LR and 2-3 Deg. Negative at the RR.
Your RF spring should be 50 Lbs. heavier than the LF, and the RR should again be about 50 Lb. heavier than the LF.
I've done NO set up on Hondas. Around here, they don't race them on the circle tracks. They almost don't race any FWD cars at all. Another great source of info would be OPM Motorsports in the Atlanta, Ga. area. Tom Fowler is the guru there, and very few people know more about Honda's than Tom.
Get the book: "How To Make Your Car Handle" by Fred Phun. It's about $16 and worth every dime . If the book store doesn't have it, they can order, or try Amazon.com.
That's all I can contribute- - - bests of luck !!
Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida
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Dan Liddy
Expertise
Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.
Experience
I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !
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