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Old 05-30-2009, 10:07 AM
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Very nice....the only thing I see tha makes me a little uneasy is the way the coilover is mounted to the rear end. Looks like a long thin spacer. I'd prefer an aluminum block or steel block with a shorter stud.
custom cnc mounts are on the way(i have over 4k street miles on my test car, with over 700 laps between nhms,watkins glen and mt. tremblant circuits with no issue), but what you dont see is the 1/2 thick plate the the single shear lower shock mounts bolts into behind the trailing arm bracket. btw the spacer is 1.375 long
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Old 05-30-2009, 07:23 PM
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Killer setup the mounts are killer but I love it. what about pinion angle change?how is that done?
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Old 05-30-2009, 07:38 PM
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custom cnc mounts are on the way(i have over 4k street miles on my test car, with over 700 laps between nhms,watkins glen and mt. tremblant circuits with no issue), but what you dont see is the 1/2 thick plate the the single shear lower shock mounts bolts into behind the trailing arm bracket. btw the spacer is 1.375 long
I know you have beat the hell out of it just making an observation.
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Old 06-01-2009, 12:07 PM
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Looks like a really nice setup.
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Nice Steve
If it runs like Jakes did when I seen Jake drive his ...... WOW
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Run up there and take it for a spin, Pete. No wheelies though!
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Old 06-01-2009, 05:22 PM
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Notice no sway bar....are you running one on yours Jake?
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Thanks for the updates Steve. When will you be able to get in the car and give your opinion?

Can you PM me the cost of Jakes setup?

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Run up there and take it for a spin, Pete. No wheelies though!

Ya!!!!!
JAKE, I'M ON MY WAY
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Very cool Steve cant wait for a ride.
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