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Old 07-16-2016, 10:33 PM
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Default Anyone running the T1 suspension?

Curious if anyone has put these on? If so please give your input, feedback.

I know these are track focused so I'd really like to know.
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Yes we have used it in our 2014 Stingray track day car and T-1 race car. Very good upgrade that improves feel and handling.

Well worth the money.

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Originally Posted by jfaphoenix32
Yes we have used it in our 2014 Stingray track day car and T-1 race car. Very good upgrade that improves feel and handling. Well worth the money. Joe
Thanks, would you say it's a night and day difference?
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Takes away a lot of the body roll... I would not say night and day but definitely a positive especially when comnbined with the shocks, bushings and alignment.
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John Heinricy had a lot of good things to say about the T1 setup after VIR last month.
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Originally Posted by jfaphoenix32
Yes we have used it in our 2014 Stingray track day car and T-1 race car. Very good upgrade that improves feel and handling.

Well worth the money.

Joe
I'm curious what it would be like on a street car. Are the lower control arms the same except for bushings?
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Originally Posted by juanvaldez
I'm curious what it would be like on a street car. Are the lower control arms the same except for bushings?
Yes, they're same except the bushings; I cross-checked the numbers.

I already installed the T1 sways, which take the roll, but these lower control arms' joints seem to be very tightly in there. Is there any trick to separating these control arms from hubs? It felt like I put too much torque on the GM separator tool, so I backed off.
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Are you talking about separating the ball joint from the knuckle? If so, what I usually do is back the nut off the ball joint so it is on the top threads and not touching the knuckle, then I tap down on the nut with a fairly heavy ball-peen hammer. Sometimes it takes a fairly good whack, but sudden force usually works better at loosening stubborn parts with less risk of damaging something.

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