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01-16-2009 #1
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Matt,
My wheel rates seem low to me too, but my first gen and second gen files are both below 200 on wheel rates and both cars were run successfully with those rates 700 ish for the 67, it's an old guldstrand coil and I can't make it stay in my spring checker, afraid it will pop out, - and the 73 is 670. Mary's car has barely enough ground clearance mainly due to the Hooker super comps that scrape too often. I think there is 4" of header tube to ground clearance and we use every bit of it. I'd have to check to be sure I'm giving you the right height number but it's close.
One of the problems using software is to know if it's telling you the truth. I guess I could verify by stacking weights on the front with the car on turntables, but it would have to be exactly over the wheels.
David
Last edited by David Pozzi; 01-16-2009 at 11:42 AM.
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01-16-2009 #2
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The setup you have currently is basically a baseline "nice cruiser" package. Not really intended for serious cornering. Still I`m suprised at the contact issue. What did you have the shocks set at? We generally start at 7 clicks. I`m guessing they were set much too soft based on the problem and pic. The rear bar is a good idea, you may also want to consider the Chassisworks 1" G-Machine front bar. That will really cut down on the body roll. For performance handling applications we usually spec 600lb/in or 675lb/in springs. Mark SC&C
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