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Honda FF Battle 2009

Scene: FF Battle Presented By General Tires; Autoclub Speedway - Fontana, CA

By Super Street Staff, Photography by Super Street Staff
Honda Ff Battle 2009 Group Shot
Honda Ff Battle 2009 Gilbert Corona

B-Series - Lap Time: 2:04.058 - Power: 190.9whp, 135.29 ft-lb
FF Fast Facts
1988 Honda Civic
Owner:
Gilbert Corona
Engine: B20 VTEC (2000cc)
Power Adders: JB cams, RS Machine 11.8:1 pistons, A-Sports ITB, Hytech header
Suspension: TEIN HA
Springs: TEIN 8k (front), 10k (rear)
Sway Bars: Integra DA 22mm (front), Civic EF 15mm (rear)
Brakes: Hawk HPS pads, drilled rotors, CR-X Si rear disc brakes
LSD: KAAZ 1.5 way
Final Drive: SiR 4.4
Wheels: Enkei RPF1 15x7" +41
Tires: General Exclaim UHP 205/50R15 (front), 205/50R15 (rear)

Driver's Impression
Pros:
Alignment, gearing, spring rates and power. Very forgiving, great for a new Driver. "Spring rates were good for the tires".
Cons: Understeer, rear needs to rotate more. "Brakes are SCARY!"
Comments And Advice: Upgrade brakes and get the largest rear sway bar available. "This track has brutal a 130mph to 40mph zone, and street brakes were not cutting it." Also upgrade struts. "Although the spring rates were good, the struts could use more rebound". -JC

  • Honda Ff Battle 2009 1988 Honda Civic
  • Honda Ff Battle 2009 88 Civic Dyno
  • Honda Ff Battle 2009 88 Civic Front Left
  • Honda Ff Battle 2009 B20 Vtec
Honda Ff Battle 2009 Kane Chan

1st Place B-series - Lap Time: 2:04.683 - Power: 223.7whp, 159.64 ft-lb
FF Fast Facts
1994 Honda Civic
Owner: Kane Chan
Engine: B16B (2000cc)
Power Adders: Toda C cams, Eagle rods and crank, Arias 13:1 pistons, Port Flow head, AEM EMS, Skunk2 MegaPower header
Suspension: TEIN RE coilovers
Springs: TEIN 14k (front), 10k (rear)
Sway Bars: Integra Type R 25mm (front), 23mm (rear)
Brakes: Integra brakes, Power Slot rotors, Project Mu pads
LSD: OEM SiR
Final Drive: SiR 4.4
Wheels: Volk CE28 16x7" +42
Tires: General Exclaim UHP 205/45R16 (front), 205/45R16 (rear)

Driver's Impression
Pros:
Throttle response, power, brake modulation, corner exit and B-series shift linkage!
Cons: Rear suspension (too soft springs and toe), overflowing catch can, and bushings.
Comments And Advice: Get stiffer springs in the rear, new rear bushings, alignment, and remove or relocate catch can higher. "Most impressive thing was the throttle response, even over all the K-series cars. Suspension or alignment for some reason just didn't feel right. The overflowing catch can was a problem limiting us to only one hot lap. The last corner coming onto the oval the rear wheel picked up some of the spilling oil and I was at full lock counter steer on the last turn. A better lap could have definitely been obtained. Check all suspension pickup points. Bushings could be worn out. -AH

  • Honda Ff Battle 2009 1994 Honda Civic
  • Honda Ff Battle 2009 B16b
  • Honda Ff Battle 2009 94 Civic Dyno
  • Honda Ff Battle 2009 94 Civic Front Left
By Super Street Staff
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