tuner4life Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 Definitely impressed with the Corvette shocks in the rear. Great work so far! Quote
BGuinn Posted February 19, 2015 Report Posted February 19, 2015 looks like your dog does the same as mine...helps...by getting in the way Quote
survolvo Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 looks like your dog does the same as mine...helps...by getting in the way What the what? I don't see a dog... Quote
Commander Riker Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 I'm interested on your impressions with the rear shocks. My guess is you will be putting them on their firmest available setting. I hope to hear they ride great. I think you will find the front is a bit stiff too. We are running many of the same items. I have the same front coilovers, same kalphenke top plates... the same rear springs and perches... a strikingly similar FPR setup, and even he same front and rear spacers. 20/25 Running an 18x8 wheels... ET 55, with 235/40/18 shoes. The kalphenke gear is the nicest gear in terms of quality that I've ever purchased. I think the front coil overs I may replace with koni yellow adjustable and drop springs. It's closer to a track stiffness and less streetable, IMO. Quote
FINN Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) I'm interested on your impressions with the rear shocks. My guess is you will be putting them on their firmest available setting. I hope to hear they ride great. I think you will find the front is a bit stiff too. We are running many of the same items. I have the same front coilovers, same kalphenke top plates... the same rear springs and perches... a strikingly similar FPR setup, and even he same front and rear spacers. 20/25 Running an 18x8 wheels... ET 55, with 235/40/18 shoes. The kalphenke gear is the nicest gear in terms of quality that I've ever purchased. I think the front coil overs I may replace with koni yellow adjustable and drop springs. It's closer to a track stiffness and less streetable, IMO. I would never want them on a daily Lucas. Edited February 20, 2015 by FINN Quote
Commander Riker Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 I would never want them on a daily Lucas. Which is why I'm glad I have my truck. Quote
Tightmopedman9 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Posted February 20, 2015 I'm interested on your impressions with the rear shocks. My guess is you will be putting them on their firmest available setting. I hope to hear they ride great. I think you will find the front is a bit stiff too. I think the front coil overs I may replace with koni yellow adjustable and drop springs. It's closer to a track stiffness and less streetable, IMO. I'm still on my winter tires and am waiting on an alignment until my new inner and outer tie rods arrive. So far I like the ride in the rear a lot, although it is hard to tell since the Tecnix are so underdamped that is really throwing everything off. Why do you think I would be running the rear at 100% stiffness? I'm a little over half stiff right now. The Koni yellows are designed with a valving in mind for stock geometry springs, or more like the average stiffness of front coils for these cars. I do not think that their valving would be appropriate for a higher spring rate coilover setup. I would never want them on a daily Lucas. Are you talking about DIY Koni coilovers? Quote
FINN Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 Which is why I'm glad I have my truck. I'm still on my winter tires and am waiting on an alignment until my new inner and outer tie rods arrive. So far I like the ride in the rear a lot, although it is hard to tell since the Tecnix are so underdamped that is really throwing everything off. Why do you think I would be running the rear at 100% stiffness? I'm a little over half stiff right now. The Koni yellows are designed with a valving in mind for stock geometry springs, or more like the average stiffness of front coils for these cars. I do not think that their valving would be appropriate for a higher spring rate coilover setup. Are you talking about DIY Koni coilovers? No sorry, stock TAs. Quote
ballski Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 (edited) . Edited February 23, 2015 by ballski Quote
BGuinn Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 What the what? I don't see a dog... There is a paw in one of those pics Quote
Commander Riker Posted February 20, 2015 Report Posted February 20, 2015 I'm still on my winter tires and am waiting on an alignment until my new inner and outer tie rods arrive. So far I like the ride in the rear a lot, although it is hard to tell since the Tecnix are so underdamped that is really throwing everything off. Why do you think I would be running the rear at 100% stiffness? I'm a little over half stiff right now. The Koni yellows are designed with a valving in mind for stock geometry springs, or more like the average stiffness of front coils for these cars. I do not think that their valving would be appropriate for a higher spring rate coilover setup. Are you talking about DIY Koni coilovers? Nope, was just talking about the stock TA fronts. They are stuff as hell. I was asking on the rears, because I tried out some stock volvo shocks, and it was bounce city. The QA1's you have must be right. Don't have any extra sets, do you? Quote
ballski Posted February 26, 2015 Report Posted February 26, 2015 any more pics of the rear suspension setup and how much room is back there? great work Quote
Tightmopedman9 Posted February 26, 2015 Author Report Posted February 26, 2015 Nope, was just talking about the stock TA fronts. They are stuff as hell. I was asking on the rears, because I tried out some stock volvo shocks, and it was bounce city. The QA1's you have must be right. Don't have any extra sets, do you? They're on Summit Racing for only $159.97 a piece . You'll need the 5" T-bar kit as well. I haven't had any bounce, even at 1/3rd stiff. any more pics of the rear suspension setup and how much room is back there? great work What exactly do you want pictures of? I can take some more when I get the car back on my lift. Quote
WayAway Posted February 27, 2015 Report Posted February 27, 2015 They're on Summit Racing for only $159.97 a piece . You'll need the 5" T-bar kit as well. I haven't had any bounce, even at 1/3rd stiff. What exactly do you want pictures of? I can take some more when I get the car back on my lift. What did you do with the top of the shock for mounting? Quote
adamdrives Posted February 27, 2015 Report Posted February 27, 2015 Very awesome documentation and attention to detail! Quote
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