1985 Monte Carlo SS known as Barney

[PunisherGTO]

Did you choose your shock length or order G body rear coilover?

The Moser style refers to the shock mounting hole is incorporated into the lower control arm mount. (Just like quick performance and currie) Which needs a different bracket to mount coil overs and it Moves the lower shock mount inboard for more tire/wheel clearance.
Factory A body axles have two tabs for lower control arm mount and shock. The mounts for coil overs use the lower control arm bolt and the shock mount together. And usually drilling a third hole above the lower control arm bolt and the axle tube for more strength.

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[SSLance]

I have never seen a shock mount like that before...interesting. We chose a 6.3" shock for my car and I built the lower mount to get it as low and as close to the wheel as I could get it.

[SSLance]

So, we had a local SCCA Autocross here last Sunday...and it was awesome! Really fun fast course that was really Barney friendly.

Ended up 14th overall PAX and 15th overall in Raw time out of 118 drivers, my best showing so far with this Region. I haven't turned a knob or bolt on the car in two full events now...just working on driving it better.

Here was my fastest run in the TO fun runs.



The front bar on it's stiffest setting really has the rear tires planted on the big fast sweepers, something the car has NEVER had before. And there isn't even the slightest hint of a push anywhere.

These pictures were taken entering the right hand showcase turn about mid point in the run.











To say I'm happy with the performance would be an understatement. I had a very accomplished autocrosser ride in and drive the car Sunday and he had good things to say about the car as well, saying it handles well and is very balanced. He gave the driver some pointers which helped me set my fast time on my last run and he mentioned a couple of things that felt strange to him about the car. Most were "analog" deals vs the "digital" cars he is used to driving but one of them is something that I'm aware of and will be dealing with next. It's not crucial but it is near the top of the list for future enhancements.

Meanwhile, I'm going to just keep driving it into the ground and enjoying the heck out of my winter racing season.

[GregWeld]

Sutton taking credit for all your work???


LOL


Glad it’s all coming together for you!

[gofastwclass]

Originally Posted by SSLance

Meanwhile, I'm going to just keep driving it into the ground and enjoying the heck out of my winter racing season.

Good plan!

Though I am a bit jealous of the winter racing season. Did you sell all your coats yet Lance?

[SSLance]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Glad it’s all coming together for you!

Thanks Buddy...one of these days I need to get you in the right seat for a run...

Originally Posted by gofastwclass

Good plan!

Though I am a bit jealous of the winter racing season. Did you sell all your coats yet Lance?

I brought 2 or 3 of my best ones with me and still have them...just in case

[SSLance]

Did a little bit of photo editing this morning. Gotta thank Chris Niemeyer for grabbing these great action shots.







Look at that contact patch!!

[Tinker]

Originally Posted by SSLance

Look at that contact patch!!

Job well done Lance. That looks WAY better than before the new sway bar install!

[Blake Foster]

Originally Posted by SSLance

Did a little bit of photo editing this morning. Gotta thank Chris Niemeyer for grabbing these great action shots.







Look at that contact patch!!

looks like Darrel Waltrip driving !!! lol Bugggidie buggidie
nice work