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Old 03-19-2012, 10:59 AM
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Hey Bret,
Looks like you have picked some good parts that should work well together. For maximum fun I suggest that you sign up for some open track days instead of taking a chance on public roads that are full of motor homes and cops . I ran my TA clone @ a two-day open track rental @ Willow Springs 2.5 mile 9-turn track and had a blast .

My TA's chassis mods: Hotchkis full Sport Suspension Kit, welded CE sub-frame connectors, red Konis, 245/45-16 Nitto 01s on 8 X 16 American TTs, stock size 4 wheel discs, track alignment, tubular drive shaft loop welded across the sub-frame connectors, and stock reinforced a-arms. This was my first time out on track rubber, and it made more difference than any other mod since it's no fun sliding around in a 4100# car
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