QA1 Factory Tour One thing we really love to see is how products are made. From the design and engineering of it all the way to machining and then the finished product. We definitely take things for granted and just bolt them on the car, not thinking about how much time somebody spent developing it and refining it, along with how they are actually made. One place we've … [Read more...]
How To Set Up Your Adjustable Shocks
One of the biggest improvements you can make on any vehicle is changing the shocks. From changing out worn out shocks on your daily driver, to upgrading the shocks on your performance car. Shocks are what balance the suspension, keep the wheels planted during acceleration, cornering, and braking. When you upgrade to a performance shock that has tuning capabilities, you can … [Read more...]
Making The Link: Sub-Frame Connectors and X-Brace
The uni-body cars of yesterday had some downfalls. While they are lightweight and provide a smooth ride, they flex - a lot. We've heard stories where cars were drag raced and every time they made a pass down the strip, the doors shut differently. With a big enough motor and big enough tire, you could damn near twist these cars into a pretzel. For the Chevrolet platform, this … [Read more...]
Converting From Two Leaf Springs To A Four Link Coil-Over
The trusty ol' leaf spring. It's been holding up vehicles from trucks, cars and even horse drawn wagons for over a hundred years. It's one design that's withstood the test of time and is still being used today. The leaf spring is just about as simple as it can get in its design - a piece of metal that springs back into shape after you apply force to it. They can be stacked … [Read more...]
