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Aug 2, 2007 | 05:20 PM

#21

JEFNLSA

Melting Slicks

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rocco16

Most guys (see jefnsla's post, above) rely on someone else's recommendations because they are either afraid to try different settings or don't know what to look for if they did.
Larry
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Hmmm...Somewhat true but still tryin' to figure out if I like how you put it.

Aug 2, 2007 | 05:31 PM

#22

rocco16

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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS

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Aug 2, 2007 | 07:05 PM

#23

BrianCunningham

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From: Boston, Dallas, Detroit, SoCal, back to Boston MA

Doubles rock on any racecar, be it drag, autocross, or road racing.

Especially on a car that you also run on the street

But there's a definite learning curve to them.

Here's Koni's FAQ, easy read for beginners
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension-koni-koni-faq.shtml

Here's QA1's catalog (116 pages) with tech info
http://www.qa1.net/pdf_files/2007_catalog.pdf

And if you really want a headache, here's Penske's 31 page guide.
Take a look at page 11
http://www.penskeshocks.co.uk/downlo...TechManual.pdf

Aug 3, 2007 | 11:00 AM

#24

Dolfan

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From: Atlanta Ga

Here is another vote for the Q-A1. I put these on my 89 that was used for SCCA AS AutoX, no drags. The performance was very noticable, times reflected it. If I remember I would typically run 8/5 f/r as I remember. I played with settings a bit but you really need a test-tune day on a single course to really dial in what works for you.

After events I would return them to a 3/1 setting or so for a smooth ride home.

They worked well for me for 2 seasons, now that car is just a street only car, the Z06 gets the hard work!

Aug 3, 2007 | 12:28 PM

#25

rocco16

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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianCunningham

And if you really want a headache, here's Penske's 31 page guide.
Take a look at page 11
http://www.penskeshocks.co.uk/downlo...TechManual.pdf

Of the three links, this one has the most/best tuning information by far. Read page 14; lots of very good stuff that can shorten the learning curve.
Thanks, Brian.

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Aug 3, 2007 | 09:54 PM

#26

garychurchill

Pro

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From: Orlando FL

i was actually thinking of replacing the shocks on the back of my 95 LT1. I think they are the stockers, as my car has really low miles (40s). I want something that will stiffen up the back.

I have a 07 mini cooper s, and after that super tight sport suspension, makes me want to stiffen up the vette a bit more!!!

Aug 3, 2007 | 10:47 PM

#27

BrianCunningham

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From: Boston, Dallas, Detroit, SoCal, back to Boston MA

If you stiffen the back the w/o doing the front the car will oversteer (tail happy) like crazy and you'll never get any power down.

If your trying to get power down, off a corner on a road course, you should stiffen the front.

If your drag racing, you want to soften the front to add weight transfer.

It all about tuning the suspension.

Aug 13, 2007 | 10:40 AM

#28

BlackVette00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JEFNLSA

I have a set (front & rear) on my lowered LT4 and couldn't be happier w/ them. Great shock! Bought them from Jegs...best pricing I could find.

Here's a link:
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...57230_-1_10075

on that jegs link for the shocks, how much can you lower the front to?