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Old 02-20-2012, 08:01 AM
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That's right on Blake. I forgot that we bumped up to the 600's because of the heavy blower.
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Old 02-20-2012, 09:26 AM
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The 48 Hour Camaro started out with 600# and 200#, which would be great for a daily driver that is occasionally autocrossed. We increased the rates for a big track event, and have kept it that way for now.

I wouldn't go any heavier on a similar street car!

If you put good information into the spring rate calculator TRUST THE RESULTS. We spent a lot of time making sure it worked correctly (how many other manufacturers provide this?) We use it all the time, and it's typically dead on, especially now that it lets the customer choose his/her use of the vehicle.

Your calculator is great. It is a dead on match to the one I created a few years ago when I was choosing spring rates.

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Knowing your corner weights will make the calculator more accurate.
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Old 02-20-2012, 09:57 AM
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style front suspension with LS1 on 69 Camaro 550 lbs front

Jake's TA on rear with Sphon bushings 325 lbs rear (no sway bar)

For road course 700/500

Shocks need to be valved correctly to handle the higher rate.
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Old 02-20-2012, 10:37 AM
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style front suspension with LS1 on 69 Camaro 550 lbs front

Jake's TA on rear with Sphon bushings 325 lbs rear (no sway bar)

For road course 700/500

Shocks need to be valved correctly to handle the higher rate.
Yea but your out of control !!!!
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Old 02-20-2012, 12:39 PM
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Brian Finch rode/coached me on an auto cross run. Said I had the smooth thing down but needed to be more agressive. My simple brain took that and translated it too "you drive like a Pu$$y" LOL

Did you ever try a higher rate on the back of yours?
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Old 02-20-2012, 02:04 PM
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My opinion if i was selling you the shocks to match the Chicane kit i would have sold you 500-550 springs probably 550. so 600 is not far off. may end up with a Sportier ride thats all.
That is what I was getting with the calculator. Darren told me 600 though. I just wanted to hear what others were actually running to get some incite on their experience. I think I will do 550 upfront and 200 out back and see how I like it. Springs are cheap enough to play around with. I trust Ridetech's advice as well. They know their stuff and one of the few who actually put their own product through the paces. I like that
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Old 02-20-2012, 02:05 PM
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Brian Finch rode/coached me on an auto cross run. Said I had the smooth thing down but needed to be more agressive. My simple brain took that and translated it too "you drive like a Pu$$y" LOL

Did you ever try a higher rate on the back of yours?
You do not have a high enough security clearance for such information
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