Wear and tear on vehicles that compete

wagonrunner

was to make this thread a while now............

I have heard, and read comments by persons who to my knowledge have never entered a car, saying dex damages the vehicles suspensions, mounts, etc.

now from my experience, while i was a novice, and not fulyl understanding what was expected, i did abuse my tires from trying to accelerate too hard and to early (wheels not straight).

but apart from that, i would like to know what parts have you had to change since you started dexing.

two engine side mounts - 1 busted in accident. other had more than 160,000k on the odo.
one rear engine mount - reshaped during accident
rear wheel bearing @ 186,000k making a slight noise.

cradle arm busings - never changed.
stabilizer bar rubbers - can't count, changed maybe yearly, eve before dex, and doubt i'll have to after energy suspension put in.

anyway, what i'm trying to reason is, does this put unnecessary licks on our vehicles? is my car simply tougher than others that competed? or are the persons that are making these comments, relying on noobs info, or no credible info at all?

Rudman · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:11 am Post subject:

Since I've starting dexing my car 2 years ago, I've changed a wheel bearing and a sticking brake caliper in the back. Changed 3 engine mounts, ends and knuckle joints as well.

But the car has over 100 000km, and I do a lot of daily driving with it (in south roads). AFAIC, Its hard to attribute these items as casulties of dex. These are normal wear and tear issues.

I don't have any engine or transmission issues with the car (knock on wood).

crazybalhead · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:53 am Post subject:

Tires are the only real wear item from dex. All it is is short bursts of less than two minutes on a flat course.

I did get a scuff from a cone once which took a whole five minutes to take off with a cloth and some polish! Laughing

ZIM IS YOU THE MAN TALKING ABOUT EH!!!!!!

But really, i don't see how a dex course can mash up you car more than a trip from POS to Chaguanas.

wagonrunner · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:58 am Post subject:

crazybalhead,
doh be yuhself. Laughing

is not Zim alone. plenty "experts" seem to have this impression, and "knowingly" inform others of it.

i would like to know if my opinion of it is wrong or not.

Razkal · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:11 am Post subject:

Never really had to do any repairs as a result of taking part.
Tires for the most part and thats it Neutral

Even in the corolla, mounts, bearings, bushings, all stock and all functional, none ever showed signs of deteriorating due to competition. Same goes for the rx7, well that has full poly bushings so i doubt they'll need replacing at all.

I never got that whole argument about dex being "wear and tear" on your car, driving on trini roads day to day is much worse than some spirited driving for under 5 mins Neutral

Plus i'm sure that once you learn proper techniques, like wagonrunner said, learning when to accelerate, turn in, avoid excess body roll etc will help drop your times and be easier on your car.

Go Fast · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject:

Ignorant Ignis · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:56 am Post subject:

suzuki ignis sport ...3.5 years old ....got it friday after noon and went to dex saturday night with less than 10k on the od...... and been dexing it since.

never changed a part as a result of dex ....just lots and lots of tires. Mr. Green

Rudman · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:01 pm Post subject:

Ahem.......*cough*spun*cough*bearing*cough,cough*

wagonrunner · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject:

Rudman · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:08 pm Post subject:

Oh......O.K.......my bad.

crazybalhead · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:08 pm Post subject:

Ignorant Ignis · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject:

wagonrunner · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:41 pm Post subject:

moti · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:51 pm Post subject:

wagonrunner · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject:

moti,
What exactly are you asking Question

moti · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject:

iggy said there was a user error

i was just wondering if he owner manaul for the ignis came with a trouble shooting guide

seeing he having user errors

i just joking with you guys wrunner Laughing

wagonrunner · Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject:

moti,
cool Laughing

yuh hit a nerve there nah, cause another user told me i'm a defect, so was wondering what yuh was really saying. Laughing

Go Fast · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 2:13 am Post subject:

Razkal · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:18 am Post subject:

^Best "bang for the buck" for solodex imo Idea

Poly bushings can take a beating like Kunta Kinte and makes your ride feel like it just came back from boot camp, really rigid and poised, not stiff and unstreetable, but really rigid. Its just really facking squeeky Confused

Thats the only suspension mod on the rx7 now and it was definitely worth it. Very Happy

Check W2J for a set for your car, got my entire kit from him, good price too Wink

Advil · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:48 pm Post subject:

well i'm glad wagonrunner created this thread

cuz wear and tear was one of the main reasons eh run yet(aside from 1.3 intimidation)