Penny hits the track.. well, the parking lot.. VIDEO ADDED! - Page 2 - Lateral-g Forums

**Steve1968LS2** · #11 01-15-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 68protouring454

nice work steve, you need more sway bar and spring up for sure
jake

I have quite a bit of bar already.. 1" solid splined..

And the Springs are 450s.. I'm really thinking it's a shock issue.

In a right hand turn the passengers tire almost lifts.. in a left turn the drivers tire doesn't lift nearly as much. Is this consitent with the front right (pass) side shock being low/out of oil?

I can also adjust instant center by swapping in the the slotted inserts for the upper control arms..

olds87 · #12 01-15-2008, 07:13 PM

The car look like at home on the track there.

Are you going to have the shock fix by tomorrow in time of taking video?

**XcYZ** · #13 01-15-2008, 07:47 PM

Sounds like it needs more bar in the rear or less spring in the front. I'd definitely find out what's going on with that shock first. You could chase your tail with that problem.

What are your spring rates? Are your sway bar(s) adjustable?

Oops, forgot to say awesome pics, Steve!! Love those shots!

**Steve1968LS2** · #14 01-15-2008, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by XcYZ

Sounds like it needs more bar in the rear or less spring in the front. I'd definitely find out what's going on with that shock first. You could chase your tail with that problem.

What are your spring rates? Are your sway bar(s) adjustable?

Oops, forgot to say awesome pics, Steve!! Love those shots!

No bar in the back..

Less spring in front? I would think more to stop if from leaning over. They are 450s right now. Backs are 210s as I recall. Front bar is a splined 1" solid.

I'm leaning towards shock leak. it leans different one direction compared to the other.

But she still knocked down 50mph.. and that's pretty damn good... Once tuned I can go after the Morrison 'Vette. Although I have little chance of beating Art's skidpad numbers. I did match thier braking though.

cmraman · #15 01-15-2008, 08:45 PM

who shot your photos?

**Steve1968LS2** · #16 01-15-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cmraman

who shot your photos?

I did while Nick Licata (of Camaro Performers) drove.. I couldn't figure out a way to shoot the pics AND drive the car. lol

Although I did drive the car.

**XcYZ** · #17 01-15-2008, 08:52 PM

True, it looks like there is pretty good body roll now. I'd be very interested in seeing what an adustable rear sway bar would do for you... basically try to produce more oversteer from a stiffer rear roll resistance. Can you raise the watts link yet again?

BC69 · #18 01-15-2008, 08:56 PM

Sweet! Did you end up getting the car coated with that thin sheeting? Does it seem like its holding up to the first of what I assume will be many times of punishment!

Waiting for the vids!

Tim

**Steve1968LS2** · #19 01-15-2008, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by XcYZ

True, it looks like there is pretty good body roll now. I'd be very interested in seeing what an adustable rear sway bar would do for you... basically try to produce more oversteer from a stiffer rear roll resistance. Can you raise the watts link yet again?

Yea, I can raise it three more positions. But I need to slighly change the fitting for my return line from the regulator. It's just barely hits. I was amazed how easy it was to change the watts position.

What would be the effect of one leaking front shock that's low on oil?

Also, I would have to have a bar custom made for the rear since I doubt there's one available off the shelf.

Vince@Meanstreets · #20 01-15-2008, 09:08 PM

looks good steve. I was going to say it looked like you dropped a few pounds. LOL

Mark can easily set up a rear bar for that car.

A low shock would be real soft and drop off faster than a full one. You can use more spring pressure too.