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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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I have not been to the track yet, but around town i'm running 6 compression 6 rebound. It comes with a cheat sheet to help you with setting to start with.
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by fly boy_1
Would you guys care to share what compression and rebound settings your are running or what you started with?
Haven't been to track either but a bunch of street driving I have it aggressive 12c and 13r I love how it drives like that corners so much nicer!! Ill have some results in the next couple weeks as ill be trying different setting and springs in the rear to see which works best
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Well since we are still talking about the Vikings i will keep my information on them in here. I went to the track last night and track prep was not that good at all but did get like three runs in. I did not want to adjust to much because the track was bad. i could only get a best of 2.1 last night, the shocks really helped with the weight transfer but i find some more weak spots in my suspension. Car is now squatting and pulling to the left a little so i may have to check my LCA length and make sure its centred. So in a nut shell i need some more seat time and I'll update then.
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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Time for a good anti-roll bar now!
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Time for a good anti-roll bar now!
lol the parts never end.
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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by old93camaro
lol the parts never end.
No they don't!
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 05:49 AM
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Went to the track yesterday only could get 2 full passes but I really love the new shocks. When I launch the front end comes right up and plants the rear tires but got my best 60' ever and haven't even adjusted anything so much more to go. Between the tire and the shocks everything is working great!!
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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camaro9969 what setting are you running at the track on your front shocks?
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro9969
Went to the track yesterday only could get 2 full passes but I really love the new shocks. When I launch the front end comes right up and plants the rear tires but got my best 60' ever and haven't even adjusted anything so much more to go. Between the tire and the shocks everything is working great!!
Good stuff right there!

Keep us posted on your performance
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro9969
Went to the track yesterday only could get 2 full passes but I really love the new shocks. When I launch the front end comes right up and plants the rear tires but got my best 60' ever and haven't even adjusted anything so much more to go. Between the tire and the shocks everything is working great!!
Yeah, very nice!
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 10:07 PM
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Do you guys happen to have a picture of the top of the shock and spring assembled? I am in the middle of install and am confused with the top mounting. It came with a top mount but I am starting to think I dont need it and just go back with the rubber mount and then the "dogbone" piece?
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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i'm lost on what you are asking, if you are taking about the shock and spring you will use even piece of that assembly.
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Old Jul 21, 2013 | 10:16 PM
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Sorry this is my first time doing a spring/shock install...Do I use this piece shown in the picture or just go back with the oem rubber piece shown in the other pic?
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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OEM. Rubber upper mount is what you will use.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jlrz28
Sorry this is my first time doing a spring/shock install...Do I use this piece shown in the picture or just go back with the oem rubber piece shown in the other pic?
in your first picture that black bezel on the shock rod sits on the silver bezel ring, so you have to extend the shock rod out so it can reach.

In your second picture that is not right you have the black part on the shock rod below the spring, that black bezel and silver on is what centers the shock on the spring... I hope i wrote it right so you could under stand.
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by old93camaro
camaro9969 what setting are you running at the track on your front shocks?
I started with 17c 8r
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro9969
I started with 17c 8r
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Old Jul 22, 2013 | 10:22 PM
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Sorry to high jack the thread but I was able to get one side done, thanks for the tips!
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jlrz28
Sorry to high jack the thread but I was able to get one side done, thanks for the tips!
No Problem! Its not a bad job to do but if you try to use the old parts like shock mounts it gets frustrating
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Old Jul 23, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ssvert99
Good stuff right there!

Keep us posted on your performance
Thanks man!
Glad i went with these. Car hooks so much different its great. I only got 2 passes to try them out but i can see that its going to be awesome. Cant wait to launch with more boost
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