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Old 07-06-2012, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by liljohn1064
Remember to adjust the link on the rear arm to the damper pivot when adjusting ride height. If you leave it in the stock position and lower the car too much the shock can bottom out. The pivot should always be at the same angle, or pretty close, once its adjusted for ride height and damper throw no matter what the ride height.
Thanks for the headsup...

On a side note,had our F1 race night last night,and tryed the jacked rear trick...It works for sure,my car had a lot more on power steering,and was way more agrressive through corners and on entry...

I went from 5.5mm rear ride height,to 7.5mm

But,it does make the car a little nervous,and its easy to upset the chassis with steering inputs if not smooth....which i did a lot off

Faster,yes...more consistent,probably not...
It allowed me to drop my overall time,and my fastest lap time,so theres definetley something in it..
Im thinking a sway bar with the jacked rear might be the go...

Should be able to find a middle ground though with a little tweaking..
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