[FASTFATBOY]

Keep in mind this is NOT a dedicated track car, it is a full on street car( I long hauled the Power Tour with it, and may do it again) that gets track day'd.

Keep in mind, I did my first event with a good seat in the car and it was very cold 45* high. Dunno if this was the reason for the push or not but I pushed the car further than I ever have that weekend as it was much easier to drive it hard.


I have Strano springs, 1 LE front bar, stock rear bar, Koni Da on front SA on rear, UMI rotojoints on rear, LCA relocation brackets. UMI frame connectors.


I am debating going after more grip. Since I put a seat in the car I realize whats going on with the car when you push it hard.

275 NT-01/ R888 vs a 315 NT-05, I am looking at cost, I have 2 sets of 17x9.5 wheels. If I move to a 315 I will have to buy all new wheels/spacers/studs and consider wheel bearing wear. The 315 NT-05 is a cheaper tire than the 275 NT-01 or R888 and will last longer I would think. Thoughts on which has more grip and life?

I have noticed a push, it has always had one but now seems much worse on high speed corners .
More rear bar help this?
More camber help this?
Am I trying to enter the corner with too much speed?


I only have 1.1 camber in the front as thats all I can get with stock stuff....I am killing the left front outer edge of the tire.
If I slot the lower control arm holes will I have enough tie rod end to set toe? They look way out now.
Would you buy offset LCA bushings and slot, or one or the other?
Or buy a shorter upper control arm?
I feel I need at least 1.8 camber but how will this effect street tire wear?


Anyone used the Global West front lower control arm bushing kit? Thoughts?

Thanks guys all opinions welcome.

[FASTFATBOY]

Lee Grimes called me back, and he said when these shocks come back trashed he has them take the tops off and save them. He is sending me one free of charge.

How does the dust cover come off without damaging it Alan??

I will make the tool and fix it.

[Blainefab]

Lee Grimes called me back, and he said when these shocks come back trashed he has them take the tops off and save them. He is sending me one free of charge.

How does the dust cover come off without damaging it Alan??

I will make the tool and fix it.

Lee is the goto guy at Koni, I couldn't remember his name.

Just pull down on the dust cover, might need a screwdriver to help, but should pop off without damage.

You can copy mine from the pic if you want. I don't have a loaner. Use an impact socket. it's 24mm, but 15/16" fits better.

There is a rubber grommet that you need to pick out (toss it) to expose the jam nut.

This post has been edited by Blainefab: Mar 13 2013, 09:39 PM

[FASTFATBOY]

Lee Grimes called me back, and he said when these shocks come back trashed he has them take the tops off and save them. He is sending me one free of charge.

How does the dust cover come off without damaging it Alan??

I will make the tool and fix it.

Lee is the goto guy at Koni, I couldn't remember his name.

Just pull down on the dust cover, might need a screwdriver to help, but should pop off without damage.

You can copy mine from the pic if you want. I don't have a loaner. Use an impact socket. it's 24mm, but 15/16" fits better.

There is a rubber grommet that you need to pick out (toss it) to expose the jam nut.

I have a Craftsman 12 point offset box end 15/16 wrench I will cut and try first.

I see the shaft doesnt go anywhere near all the way up into the shock, So just grab it as close up to the top as I can with whatever I can?

I need the dust cover, I wouldn't do away with it. Do whatever you can to keep the shaft clean as it will extend the life of the shock.