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So it appears there really is a 2004.5 ....

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Old 08-01-2004, 07:16 PM
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Good. I'd hate to think there was that much of a difference in performance between 2004 and 2004.5
Old 08-01-2004, 09:42 PM
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Default AlanL summed it up well.

A stiffer spring will not really improve steady-state cornering grip. In fact, if the road is less than perfect, a stiffer spring will be a detriment. Race cars have suspension for a reason--to soak up road imperfections.

Stiffer springs and dampers will make the car more able to respond to quick transitions though. If the car does not store a lot of energy in the springs (via brake dive and body roll, etc.) then it will not release it all when you don't want it to. That is really the only advantage to a stiffer spring/shock combo.

And, like Alan said, it would be pretty tough to out-engineer Audi. I think we can all rest assured that even if there are several different damper suppliers, they all meet very similar design requirements.
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Default I don't think they changed everything at once

For example, I have no flip lighter, but I do have exhaust flaps.

02/04 build
Old 08-02-2004, 04:49 AM
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that's bizarre. You car was built after mine, yet you have the exhaust flaps and I don't.
Old 08-02-2004, 05:10 AM
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Default Allan and I had a similar experience in the mountain drive a few months back...

but that was because I put ***** to the wall in the corners and he laid off. :-D

It's ok, VIR will change that. ;-)
Old 08-02-2004, 05:12 AM
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Default That it will...

I should have pricing for everything soon. Once I do you can decide what you want to get. I am getting pricing on the M3, Mag5, and Rallye 4 Harnesses. I will let you know.
Old 08-02-2004, 05:18 AM
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Default Is the Mag5 the open-faced? If so, good. :-D

I'm serious, we need to get a few of these:

<img src="http://www.legendshobbies.com/bb/34290-f.jpg">
Old 08-02-2004, 05:27 AM
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Default Re: Is the Mag5 the open-faced? If so, good. :-D

<img src="http://www.ogracing.com/eshop/images/catalog/thumbnails//bellmag4.jpg">

Mag5
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Default Nice. I'll have to get a custom paint job on that sucker and add an o2 line.

But they probably won't let it fly because I won't have equal breathing apparatus'. :-D
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Default hehehe yea....

My buddy knows a guy who does custom paint work. Im gonna get mine painted after VIR.
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