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  • #31
    Originally posted by JoeliusZ28 View Post
    just spent an hour on the phone talking with Jonny's race instructor from BeaveRun... a fellow F-body gentleman he is. Anyway, his input for me was shocks should be my first investment above all else, and he actually recommended I keep my air conditioning for hot track days Hm, decisions...
    I agree,
    Shocks are totally underestimated IMO. Most people have no idea how much a quality set of shocks can improve the overall feel and driveability of one of these cars.
    Craig
    Semi Retired Street Racer
    2012 Lava Red Mustang GT 5.0 MT82
    GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN
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    • #32
      valving dampners is fun.

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      • #33
        Leather interior is currently for sale!

        Craig, I agree with you. Changing out my worn-out rear decarbons for used KYBs made my car feel brand new again, i can only imagine what having adjustables all around is going to feel like!
        -Joel
        1995 Z28 M6 - AI226/234 - autocross ricer
        1984 Scottsdale K10 - 305/4bbl/4spd


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        • #34
          Originally posted by JoeliusZ28 View Post
          Craig, I agree with you. Changing out my worn-out rear decarbons for used KYBs made my car feel brand new again, i can only imagine what having adjustables all around is going to feel like!
          My Koni's with Strano Springs and his 35/22 Hollow swaybars totally transformed the car. Before as speeds increased the car would feel real twitchy and unsettled, like it wasn't able to keep up with the road or my inputs. Afterwards it was like daylight hit, now the car is very settled and predictable, and it maintains composure in almost all situations. The ride is firm like you would expect from a sportscar without being harsh like a racecar.
          Craig
          Semi Retired Street Racer
          2012 Lava Red Mustang GT 5.0 MT82
          GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN
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          1 of 1 Build Date 3/12/98

          "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

          "For you who believe all you read, I caution you - you are daily being brainwashed for profit by extremely effective psychology with very little regard to factual accuracy. In short, you're at the mercy of the world's greatest bullshit artists with the morals of a stray tomcat."
          - Smokey Yunick

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          • #35
            Originally posted by 9T8W66 View Post
            My Koni's with Strano Springs and his 35/22 Hollow swaybars totally transformed the car. Before as speeds increased the car would feel real twitchy and unsettled, like it wasn't able to keep up with the road or my inputs. Afterwards it was like daylight hit, now the car is very settled and predictable, and it maintains composure in almost all situations. The ride is firm like you would expect from a sportscar without being harsh like a racecar.
            Well I am basically planning on duplicating your exact setup because Chris recommended the Koni/Strano Combo for my car as well. I'm sure ill be picking your brain in the future
            -Joel
            1995 Z28 M6 - AI226/234 - autocross ricer
            1984 Scottsdale K10 - 305/4bbl/4spd


            WTB List:Midwest Chasis DS Loop

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            • #36
              Originally posted by JoeliusZ28 View Post
              Well I am basically planning on duplicating your exact setup because Chris recommended the Koni/Strano Combo for my car as well. I'm sure ill be picking your brain in the future
              Sure thing, If your serious about handling I would also recommend ditching the panhard in favor of a watt's link aswell (this is likely to be my next suspension purchase).
              Because as the car turns left or right the panhard tends to make the rear lift (left) or squat (right). The Watt's eliminates the side to side swing arm motion, keeping the rear where it needs to be.
              Sam also has the newer adjustable rear swaybar.
              Craig
              Semi Retired Street Racer
              2012 Lava Red Mustang GT 5.0 MT82
              GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN
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              NBM `98 Formula M6 HdTp
              1 of 1 Build Date 3/12/98

              "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

              "For you who believe all you read, I caution you - you are daily being brainwashed for profit by extremely effective psychology with very little regard to factual accuracy. In short, you're at the mercy of the world's greatest bullshit artists with the morals of a stray tomcat."
              - Smokey Yunick

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              • #37
                Originally posted by 9T8W66 View Post
                Sure thing, If your serious about handling I would also recommend ditching the panhard in favor of a watt's link aswell (this is likely to be my next suspension purchase).
                Because as the car turns left or right the panhard tends to make the rear lift (left) or squat (right). The Watt's eliminates the side to side swing arm motion, keeping the rear where it needs to be.
                I talked to Chris about that as well. He said that is a great finishing touch but for the price I should focus on other things first like good shocks, springs, tires, brakes and sway bars. I'll definitely look into it down the road, I never understood how the panhard bar design ever worked as good as it does lol
                -Joel
                1995 Z28 M6 - AI226/234 - autocross ricer
                1984 Scottsdale K10 - 305/4bbl/4spd


                WTB List:Midwest Chasis DS Loop

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by JoeliusZ28 View Post
                  I talked to Chris about that as well. He said that is a great finishing touch but for the price I should focus on other things first like good shocks, springs, tires, brakes and sway bars. I'll definitely look into it down the road, I never understood how the panhard bar design ever worked as good as it does lol
                  Agreed
                  This is the way I started aswell and it obviously brought about the most dramatic changes to the car. Everything else is just like icing on the cake.
                  Craig
                  Semi Retired Street Racer
                  2012 Lava Red Mustang GT 5.0 MT82
                  GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN
                  sigpic
                  NBM `98 Formula M6 HdTp
                  1 of 1 Build Date 3/12/98

                  "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

                  "For you who believe all you read, I caution you - you are daily being brainwashed for profit by extremely effective psychology with very little regard to factual accuracy. In short, you're at the mercy of the world's greatest bullshit artists with the morals of a stray tomcat."
                  - Smokey Yunick

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                  • #39
                    I can tell you the new GT500's still run panhard bars and it handles like it is on rails. The watts is great but IMO not worth it till you have gotten the rest of the suspension working to it's fullest.

                    I agree with keeping the AC even in cool weather you will still be working your butt off.
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                    07 TBSS
                    71 Chevelle SS Under Construction

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                    • #40
                      Strano is a member on tech and obviously his reputation is well known. I'd follow his setup to a T. I want a ride along
                      Doing less with more


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                      • #41
                        Sweet Joel i cant wait to see more progress! I always considered setting mine up for Road racing but i wouldnt even know where to go.
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                        1999 z28 Hugger Orange RS 1 of >309 (Sold)
                        1997 z28 White 6 speed Heads and Cam. (Sold)
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                        • #42
                          Originally posted by Purple94Z28 View Post
                          Sweet Joel i cant wait to see more progress! I always considered setting mine up for Road racing but i wouldnt even know where to go.
                          first step is to take your car out and just run what ya brung! no sense spending money setting a car up for that if you go out and find out youre not even interested in the sport
                          -Joel
                          1995 Z28 M6 - AI226/234 - autocross ricer
                          1984 Scottsdale K10 - 305/4bbl/4spd


                          WTB List:Midwest Chasis DS Loop

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                          • #43
                            Wonder if we could get an event setup...MIFbody road racing day...
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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by DETROITMUSCLE View Post
                              Strano is a member on tech and obviously his reputation is well known. I'd follow his setup to a T. I want a ride along
                              you're welcome to join me anytime you'd like to see how you like it. You can ride along, just bring your helmet... I have harnesses for both seats
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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by MP81 View Post
                                Wonder if we could get an event setup...MIFbody road racing day...
                                Great idea I'm down for that!!!!
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                                71 Chevelle SS Under Construction

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