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#1 InnoCOOPER

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Posted 28 May 2018 - 08:39 PM

After some advice.  Running a standard Innocenti Mini 1300 in the Jersey International Motoring Festival next week and entering a Hill Climb and  a Sprint. Standard Production Class.

 

I have competed before in Mini's and my Caterham but my car is pretty standard apart from:

 

1. Front Wheel tracking 1/16" Toe out

 

2.  Front Camber 0.5 Degree Negative

 

3. Caster 3.5 Degree Positive

 

Rear

 

1.  Camber 0.25 Degree Negative

 

2.  Toe in shimmed to achieve correct setting  1/8" or near enough as Drivers side was well out and required a few shims.

 

I am running High Los Front and rear at nearly standard height to give adequate clearance on the bump stops.  305mm Front and 310mm rear (centre of wheel to arch lip).   Spax Adjustables are at the lowest settings front and rear which is similar to standard shocks.

 

What would the recommended tyres pressures be for Yokohamas A008 tyres (165 x 70 x 10) ?   I am competing for fun and will not be competitive as its all about getting the classics in these events and enjoying them without smashing then up.  

 

Any help appreciated.

 

Thx

 

 

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Posted 28 May 2018 - 08:45 PM

I’d go at 28psi

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Posted 29 May 2018 - 08:41 PM

Yes, 28 to 30 psi all round.

 

That does look like a great car. It looks pretty original as well. 

 

Drive safely!



#4 InnoCOOPER

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Posted 04 June 2018 - 12:12 PM

Ended running 30 psi on the front and 28 on the back and it handled very well.  Managed to push it hard up the hill whilst feeling in control.  The suspension seemed pretty sorted. Engine performed as expected pulled well taking it up to about 5800 rpm.  17.01 For the 1/4mile so happy with that.  This forum has been extremely helpful in helping rebuild the engine and sort out the suspension..  Many thanks.

Yes, 28 to 30 psi all round.

 

That does look like a great car. It looks pretty original as well. 

 

Drive safely!

 

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Posted 04 June 2018 - 07:25 PM

Well done.



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Posted 04 June 2018 - 07:27 PM

Fantastic well done, great photos




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