Derbo's ZHP

[rkneeshaw]

DSC Stage 1 definitely feels like it's the M Track Mode for the ZCP and I'm very happy with that.

Hey derbo, by stage 1 do you mean the default "on" DSC setting? Meaning the way it runs when you start the car without touching the DSC button? If so, do you mind sharing the values you set in your MK60 DSC module?

[derbo]

Hey derbo, by stage 1 do you mean the default "on" DSC setting? Meaning the way it runs when you start the car without touching the DSC button? If so, do you mind sharing the values you set in your MK60 DSC module?

rkneeshaw,

I meant the 1st press in a 2stage DSC turn off. The values are in the MK60 M Track Mode thread in the coding section.

[derbo]

Dang, sure piling on those miles there!


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I know right?

[rkneeshaw]

rkneeshaw,

I meant the 1st press in a 2stage DSC turn off. The values are in the MK60 M Track Mode thread in the coding section.

Got it, makes sense then. I'm was thinking of exploring a way to get those m-track mode settings implemented in the default initial full "ON" DSC mode.

[JB3]

I am using their Street/Touring setup. It is selected with sport ride springs. The spring rates are 375lbs F 430lb R. As far as daily driving on the street is incredibly comfortable. Large potholes are going to be a little jarring but thats with all lowered suspension. It's one of the most comfortable rides I had in a coilover setup. It does leave a little room for improvement on the track as it is a little too soft.

I have the same 375/430 GC spring rates and it is comfortable on street except for speed bumps, which are jarring, or on roads being prepared for repaving. I've only had it on for 9 days so haven't hit any big potholes yet. From my one track day on it, yeah I would like slightly higher spring rates for track but am afraid higher rates would beat me up on rough roads. I'm thinking of buying a set of 440/550 lb/inch springs to try them out because now spring replacement is so easy! GC sells them new for $59 each ($236 a set) or sometimes you can find them used from somebody who went with even stiffer springs.

I've can't compare to any other coilovers or aftermarket E46 springs.

Hermes: The CCA Golden Gate chapter uses different AutoX classing rules than LA/SD. They have a point system.

How do you guys feel about these spring rates now? Still running the same rates? Thinking about GC myself. Usage is summer street, 2x AX, 1x HPDE, foothill runs, and maybe 1x Dragon trip in the next 12 mos.

Also, thanks Derek for re-uploading the pics you had. I appreciate that.

[derbo]

How do you guys feel about these spring rates now? Still running the same rates? Thinking about GC myself. Usage is summer street, 2x AX, 1x HPDE, foothill runs, and maybe 1x Dragon trip in the next 12 mos.

Also, thanks Derek for re-uploading the pics you had. I appreciate that.

No problem Jay. If you wander through the plethora of posts, I switched over to swift springs 8k/10k (448/560lbs/in). The 375/430 spring rates were too soft for me. I personally think my 448/550 swift spring setup feels somewhat better on bumps than the eibach 375/430 springrates I had earlier. You can call Ground Control and see what they suggest to you. 375/430 was suggested to me because I told them I was doing 2-3 HPDE and 99% daily driving. I switched over to 448/550 swift springs after I realized I was getting faster and the spring rates were not stiff enough for the track.

[derbo]

I did an oil change yesterday with OE Filter + Mobil1 0W-40

Stats on the Oil Change:
Oil Mileage: 2584
Last Oil Change: 06-06-14
# of HPDE: 2

I sent a sample to Blackstone Labs so I will report back with the results afterwards. I am curious what they see.

The results have returned!

[danewilson77]

The results have returned!

Looks good.

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[derbo]

Looks good.

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I'm quite happy with the results being that the mileage is less than 3000 miles and have 2 track days on them.

[johnrando]

good news