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Old 08-20-2003, 12:24 PM
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This is what happens after you install some QA1's on the front
Old 08-20-2003, 01:59 PM
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Yup, I got that same deal after I installed mine, they are some good shocks....
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yeah they rock.

When I had stock shocks and hotchkis lowering springs, i yanked 1 wheel about an inch on a 75 shot.

Now I switched to HAL's and stock springs up front and i yank the wheel 2-3 inches on motor, then i yanked the left one about 6 inches, right one about 3 inches on a 150 shot out of the hole.... with the 26x8.5-15 ET Drags spinning I can't WAIT to get me a set of 28x10.5 ET Drags. All that on an M6 to boot!
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My 60' went from 2.10 down to 1.63 after Hal's and 12-Bolt.
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How much did the shocks drop off your E.T and your 60's?
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Yeah, with front Hal's set on 2, I can pull the wheels about a foot. First time I did that, well, I had to go clean up. Now several guys around here are buying them, 'cuz they saw my launches.

By tweaking with the Hals I was able to knock about .07 off my 60'. On 2, it was ~1.62-1.63, on 4 it was 1.56-1.57. Still hoping to drop it down a little more.

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Old 08-20-2003, 11:21 PM
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Hey Ken if you start cutting some 1.5x 60fts, I'm definitely getting some.
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their big part is that they make 60's more consistent.
Old 08-22-2003, 11:54 AM
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Default Re: QA1 really rock!

This is what happens after you install some QA1's on the front
Looking good Ken...I may switch later to QA-1's for the front of mine but my KYB adjustables are still working good for me right now..
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wow ken

hmmm, i think i'm gonna have to order some of those pretty soon. that looks like TIR, correct? that makes it even more amazing!
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what springs are you running on the front? also what tire sizes and rims are on your car, thanks
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Default Re: QA1 really rock!

are these mainly for the front, also what springs, stock or hals

i would love to get some but they are pricey
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SoSlow, it looks like you need an airbag. Nice pic tho.
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SoSlow, it looks like you need an airbag. Nice pic tho.
I installed one not long after this picture was takin...Its amazing what an airbag can do to compensate the dreaded squat..
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Default Re: QA1 really rock!

What do I need to install Hals or QA1s on my car? Do I just buy them and bolt then on. I dont plan on changing springs. Thank for any help.
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Default Re: QA1 really rock!

i have pulled 1.51 on stock struts/shocks and lowering springs - wonder if Hals will benefit me?
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Tim - I like the adjustments that the QA1's can give you. This past weekend track temps were in the 150 degree range, still cutting mid to low 1.6s'
mobius - 15x3-1/2 on the front 15x10 on the rear, running 26x10x15 on the rear.

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Hal is just a brand of QA1.

The Hal's helped me a little, but my tires are shot and I won't know for sure until I get some new ones.

I got the QA1's with QA1 front springs. I have to set my rears at LR-4, RR-6 to compensate for the RR dropping so low. I need an airbag like no other.

I can get the LF tire about 6" off the ground though. No pics, just from what I've been told.
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Ken thats an amazing launch. This is Travis BTW... Glad to see the car running as good as usual
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Default Re: QA1 really rock!

I have Hal's back and front. I figure with the 150 shot, and the transbrake I may have to be a bit careful on launch. Dont want to do a "Pain" bumber buster launch!
My car should be making its debut mid September, and I will have plenty of pics of the launch.



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