Give opinions on these shock settings.
10-08-2009, 05:55 PM
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Give opinions on these shock settings. Fronts were set full loose on ext and full hard on compression.
The rear were set at full loose on ext and 4 clicks from full loose on comp.
This is a 6sp with a full slick. Seemed to work fairly well with just hazing the tires but I have seen that alot of guys are running the compression almost full soft in the rear with the ext almost full hard. I have yet to try this combo just trying to get some opinions. Not too worried about the fronts as much as the rear settings.
The rear were set at full loose on ext and 4 clicks from full loose on comp.
This is a 6sp with a full slick. Seemed to work fairly well with just hazing the tires but I have seen that alot of guys are running the compression almost full soft in the rear with the ext almost full hard. I have yet to try this combo just trying to get some opinions. Not too worried about the fronts as much as the rear settings.
10-08-2009, 06:34 PM
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Fronts were set full loose on ext and full hard on compression.
The rear were set at full loose on ext and 4 clicks from full loose on comp.
This is a 6sp with a full slick. Seemed to work fairly well with just hazing the tires but I have seen that alot of guys are running the compression almost full soft in the rear with the ext almost full hard. I have yet to try this combo just trying to get some opinions. Not too worried about the fronts as much as the rear settings.
The rear were set at full loose on ext and 4 clicks from full loose on comp.
This is a 6sp with a full slick. Seemed to work fairly well with just hazing the tires but I have seen that alot of guys are running the compression almost full soft in the rear with the ext almost full hard. I have yet to try this combo just trying to get some opinions. Not too worried about the fronts as much as the rear settings.
Front
c - 6
e - 2
Rear
c - 5
e - 2
Tighten the extension as the car starts to hook.
10-08-2009, 07:40 PM
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I wouldn't run the rear that soft on compression, that with the full loose on the nose is going to cause the car to "rock" backwards probably way too much.
I'm sure madman can reccommend better, but I'd start with the rear about even on compression/extension and start with it somewhat stiff, the front I don't know if full loose on extension is a good idea, I'd go about 1/2 tight on extension and full tight on compression (help stop the car from unloading) and see what that gets ya. Generally, if you can get the fronts about 8 to 10 inches off the ground and carry that for 40 to 60 feet that is how these cars seem to leave best, any more height in the nose only slows the car down, rear should be as stiff as you can get it in all directions, only soften if you have to for traction purposes.
I'm sure madman can reccommend better, but I'd start with the rear about even on compression/extension and start with it somewhat stiff, the front I don't know if full loose on extension is a good idea, I'd go about 1/2 tight on extension and full tight on compression (help stop the car from unloading) and see what that gets ya. Generally, if you can get the fronts about 8 to 10 inches off the ground and carry that for 40 to 60 feet that is how these cars seem to leave best, any more height in the nose only slows the car down, rear should be as stiff as you can get it in all directions, only soften if you have to for traction purposes.
10-08-2009, 08:36 PM
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I wouldn't run the rear that soft on compression, that with the full loose on the nose is going to cause the car to "rock" backwards probably way too much.
I'm sure madman can reccommend better, but I'd start with the rear about even on compression/extension and start with it somewhat stiff, the front I don't know if full loose on extension is a good idea, I'd go about 1/2 tight on extension and full tight on compression (help stop the car from unloading) and see what that gets ya. Generally, if you can get the fronts about 8 to 10 inches off the ground and carry that for 40 to 60 feet that is how these cars seem to leave best, any more height in the nose only slows the car down, rear should be as stiff as you can get it in all directions, only soften if you have to for traction purposes.
I'm sure madman can reccommend better, but I'd start with the rear about even on compression/extension and start with it somewhat stiff, the front I don't know if full loose on extension is a good idea, I'd go about 1/2 tight on extension and full tight on compression (help stop the car from unloading) and see what that gets ya. Generally, if you can get the fronts about 8 to 10 inches off the ground and carry that for 40 to 60 feet that is how these cars seem to leave best, any more height in the nose only slows the car down, rear should be as stiff as you can get it in all directions, only soften if you have to for traction purposes.
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I wouldn't run the rear that soft on compression, that with the full loose on the nose is going to cause the car to "rock" backwards probably way too much.
I'm sure madman can reccommend better, but I'd start with the rear about even on compression/extension and start with it somewhat stiff, the front I don't know if full loose on extension is a good idea, I'd go about 1/2 tight on extension and full tight on compression (help stop the car from unloading) and see what that gets ya. Generally, if you can get the fronts about 8 to 10 inches off the ground and carry that for 40 to 60 feet that is how these cars seem to leave best, any more height in the nose only slows the car down, rear should be as stiff as you can get it in all directions, only soften if you have to for traction purposes.
I'm sure madman can reccommend better, but I'd start with the rear about even on compression/extension and start with it somewhat stiff, the front I don't know if full loose on extension is a good idea, I'd go about 1/2 tight on extension and full tight on compression (help stop the car from unloading) and see what that gets ya. Generally, if you can get the fronts about 8 to 10 inches off the ground and carry that for 40 to 60 feet that is how these cars seem to leave best, any more height in the nose only slows the car down, rear should be as stiff as you can get it in all directions, only soften if you have to for traction purposes.
These settings actually came from Madman but for my car which has 200 less rwhp than your car. I guess i should have thought about the hp difference before posting, just trying to get you a starting point.
Like Jason stated at the end of his post about softening up the suspension for traction purposes, well that's what Madman was helping me do. Both Madman and JL ws-6 (Jason) have been a tremendous help to me on getting my suspension right. Listen to these guys, they will get you on the right track. Good Luck