Finally a big thanks goes out to Richard at leading edge and Gary at Hardbar
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Finally a big thanks goes out to Richard at leading edge and Gary at Hardbar
You guys know me I'm kind of cynical and like to look at facts rather than feelings and I can honestly say we finally got Rita (my Race Car) Handling better than my(old) street car Katrina.
After this weekend at Mid Ohio and having the luxury of being able to drive both cars back to back, mind you all variables weren't equal but I do feel that Rita is now quicker.
Don't get me wrong we have a ways to go but the new coil over package is definitely getting it done over the bumps and in the braking zones. It still feel a little light cresting the hill coming out of madness just like the street car I was hoping to get a little more power down there.
I do also think we are fighting some binding issues which should help also.
I'll keep you guys posted but I'm starting to believe that the Penske coil over set up is the real deal.
We still have a few more seconds to shave off.
After this weekend at Mid Ohio and having the luxury of being able to drive both cars back to back, mind you all variables weren't equal but I do feel that Rita is now quicker.
Don't get me wrong we have a ways to go but the new coil over package is definitely getting it done over the bumps and in the braking zones. It still feel a little light cresting the hill coming out of madness just like the street car I was hoping to get a little more power down there.
I do also think we are fighting some binding issues which should help also.
I'll keep you guys posted but I'm starting to believe that the Penske coil over set up is the real deal.
We still have a few more seconds to shave off.
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I've loving mine, too. I'm on Gary's old prototype shocks which he original got used so I'm at least the third owner -- Gary and Richard took great care of them and me. I had a small stumble but I am simply amazed at how well the car works now that I've jumped that first hurdle.
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Thanks Ken! We are always there for you if you have any questions. The binding and stiction is a huge issue, and it needs to be taken care of before you try to get the dampers perfect. As said above, I have something in the works, but I am really tired of people that can't seem to come up with their own ideas and products. So, call me if you want to know what we are doing.
Thanks Again,
Gary Hoffman
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Thanks Again,
Gary Hoffman
Hardbarusa.com
"Real Engineering, Real Solutions"
603-682-8073