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Old 04-04-2004, 09:25 PM
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Hi Guys,
Today I finally had time to get my car up on stands and check the rear suspension set up per conversations and instructions from/with Peter and Doug at ERA.

The trailing links needed about 3/8th inch more thread through the nut.

The shocks were all (4 rear and 2 front) set "full soft" (screws all backed out all the way)

Tires all at 35 lbs of pressure.

I adjusted the trailing arms, set the shocks at 7 quarter turns in and dropped the tire pressures to 28 front and 26 rear.

I didn't have the time or safe place to fully test the results but the little bit of "aggressive" driving I did manage to fit in showed very dramatic improvement in reducing the wheel hop as well as getting a lot more power to the pavement.

I am looking forward to finding an opportunity to wring it out and see just what I have here.

I am also looking forward to any reports from those that are installing Duane's traction device.

I am really having a good time "messing about" with the various aspects of this greatest toy ever and although I ran out of $$ a long time ago, I will continue to squirl away my lunch money for improvments and accessories. Had a glove box installed this week and ordered some anti submarine belts and high intensity lights last week along with a knock off fixture and floor mats.

Does it ever end? I hope not!
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