autocross video of the HB

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pejsa s-13
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using my buddys gopro camera

it was my first time driving it at the track with the current suspension set up and welded diff, holy crap was it a hand full

TO SAVE YOUR SELF THE BOREDOM SKIP TO 1:30 SECONDS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e15yw60_ ... r_embedded


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pejsa s-13
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and heres a random snap
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nismoka24e91
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where did you get the wheels? with a welded diff do the rear tires screech when you turn at all?

rizzobc
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now looks ike fun. looks a bit loose. great job keep with it!

BoostCreepr
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how much drop do u have?

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pejsa s-13
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i got the wheels at the nissan dealer near me for pretty cheap. and yes the welded diff makes the wheels chirp.

thanks rizzo its fun, definitaly not easy to drive.

and im running on coilovers so i guess a ton of drop?

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Rev_D21
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I guess I am confused as to why you would weld the diff on an auto-x truck. Isn't that a drift setup?

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pejsa s-13
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well i drag and drift aswell, so i guess i should have gone LSD but i wanted to see what all the fuss was about

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Rev_D21
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Ah, I see now. What do you think of welded diff now?

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pejsa s-13
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i think it has its ups and downs.

fun +1
practicality -1
predictability +1
tire wear -1

just depends on what you want out of your car

moneymike
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nice nice cant wait till i get my truck back up on the road so i can give it a shot :yesnod

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longtooth
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Cool vid. You should get a second camera and mount it on the cowl.

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pejsa s-13
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good call ill get more shots and vids eventually

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PEZi
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looks good man... i wanna get our trucks running together sometime

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pejsa s-13
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well im gonna be out in your neck of the woods in a month lol then im moving out there in about a year =P

email me your number and ill text you and we can co-ordinate an event out there


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