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Track Junky 04-29-2012 12:55 PM

Only con I've heard about the DSE is torque wrap with higher powered cars with lots of grip. Makes sense that the GW's are 225 and the DSE 175.

If your intention is purely street I would go with the DSE.

Flash68 04-29-2012 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 410913)
Only con I've heard about the DSE is torque wrap with higher powered cars with lots of grip.

I hope to validate or invalidate this rumor soon. :lol:

Track Junky 04-29-2012 12:58 PM

I got an e-mail from Mike telling me he was getting torque wrap and was considering installing Cal-Tracs

Flash68 04-29-2012 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Track Junky (Post 410917)
I got an e-mail from Mike telling me he was getting torque wrap and was considering installing Cal-Tracs

Mike ?

Track Junky 04-29-2012 01:06 PM

Mike Fairchild. I bought my Baer brakes for the white Camaro from him. Chris (JCG) did his car.

Smoker03 04-30-2012 01:07 PM

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I should have a set of the L2R2 leafs in my hands in a few days. I honestly dont think you could go wrong with DSE or GW. On the 3" drop, I know I could not do a 3" drop leaf. I was at 2" in the front and rear and am staying at that height due to clearance issues. The 69's seem to have better clearance for some reason.

For reference, this is how the car sits right now lowered 2" all around.

Roberts68 04-30-2012 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoker03 (Post 411208)
I should have a set of the L2R2 leafs in my hands in a few days. I honestly dont think you could go wrong with DSE or GW. On the 3" drop, I know I could not do a 3" drop leaf. I was at 2" in the front and rear and am staying at that height due to clearance issues. The 69's seem to have better clearance for some reason.

Welcome! Nice first post, I'm honored!:thumbsup:
Can you elaborate on what springs you had? What you liked/didn't like or why you are going to the GW L2R2?

Where did you source your springs?

What you say about '69 model Camaro and Firebird is true in that they are about 1.5" wider overall from what I am told. However in profile the rounder arch on a 67 or '68 looks better lower in my opinion because the wheelwell arch matches the tire radius.

Roberts68 05-01-2012 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoker03 (Post 411208)
For reference, this is how the car sits right now lowered 2" all around.
https://lateral-g.net/forums/atta...9&d=1335824549

That looks pretty nice! Got any level side profile shots outdoors? +info on your wheel/tire combo please.

I can't see myself ever being as low as some guys and I think that would look "right" for me.

Smoker03 05-01-2012 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Roberts68 (Post 411372)
That looks pretty nice! Got any level side profile shots outdoors? +info on your wheel/tire combo please.

I can't see myself ever being as low as some guys and I think that would look "right" for me.

I just sent you a link with some pics and specs on the car. Didnt want to muddy your thread up. When I get the leafs in 2 days, I will get you some pics and should have the car back together over the weekend.

Roberts68 05-01-2012 07:20 AM

I really appreciate your input and look forward to your results, seat of the pants impression and all that.

You go right ahead and keep sending all the links and pics you want to... YouTube videos, sound bytes... it's all good!

I should have known that avatar was a clue. Nice write-up.:thumbsup:


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