So as the local racers know, NHIS was canceled due to snow; and the up coming Watkins Glen might suffer the same fate if the weather doesn't improve. But the car was pretty much ready to go for a shake down week end. It was extremely disappointing for everyone, as we had all worked long hour prepping the cars. The Galant got a few new goodies thrown on, with a few more to add on.
I managed to get the brake ducts installed, and I really wanted to see if they made a difference or not.
I also install the Hawk HT-10 pads with a full system flush with Motul 600 fluid.
By chance, I came across a setup of 225/45/17 Hoosiers that have a couple of weekends left on them. Luckily, I run the Honda on 17" wheels. . . So the Galant now has the Honda wheels and the Honda is rollin' on the Gold Sparco Gravel wheels.
After having driven the car on the street for a couple minutes, I started to agree with Al when he said that the shifter throw was too long. I liked the height of the shifter, but the throw was comparable to a jeep wrangler. So after a brief compromise, we decided to cut the shifter rod, but raise the shifter base. Thus keeping the height, but shortening the throw. It feels 100% better.
Edit: I forgot to mention that we also got myself a EVO IX MR Bilstein setup! Alex already installed the rears for me, which are installed in the above pics. The fronts aren't in yet because I'm trying to figure out some springs. Ive been talking to the friendly folks at Ground Control about helping me out with a custom setup. Ive decided to go pretty stiff with the springs. I'm thinking 10kg/mm up front and 7kg/mm in the rear. I know the Bilsteins can be re-valved, so when they blow out, it wont be so bad.
