JohnnieMo

Just a note about my upgrades and how good they have been

I got the following:
Koni SA 4th Gen (lower perch, removed rear isolator)
Sam's 35mm/22mm sway bar set
SLP Torque Arm
Hotchkiss LCA's and Panhard
Mac diff cover
B&M Ripper
I also set the alignment to Caster 4.5, Camber -1.0, Toe 0

I can steer the car with a finger now. It is less susceptible to ruts and bumps in the road. It is a way easier driving car.

The shocks and sway bars have it just right now. I just feels like it is "supposed to". It really dives into corners now and feels so solid on the road. The 1/2" lowering is really nice too.

My only issue is that the left front Koni is in-accessible and it almost looks like the adjustment dial is out of the groove. (ie the holes aren't actually in the grove, but slightly higher). Not sure if this is a build defect or something wrong in install.

So the result has been dropped 7 tenths from my 1/4 mile time and a way smoother automobile.

And I dunno how I lived without the Ripper!

absolut_speed

iTrader: (1)

Install. The jam nut up under the hat of the shock is used to adjust the height of the window. As well, since the cap screws on to the shock, the fore and aft position of the adjustment window depends on where the jam nut meets the hat.

hpjunky98

iTrader: (3)

wow great to hear it helped .7 in the quarter. thats more than i expected. i'm gonna be doing the same type of mods soon with some DRs and a 9" rear with 4.11s. looking more forward to it after seeing your results!

JohnnieMo

Part of it was good track prep too.... My car is a low 12 second car with the power mods done (for my elevation) but I've been running 13's forever. With a good track and traction it is amazing how the car hooks now. It honestly feels like a new car. Everything about it is better.

FLTransAm02

Hey man, im glad for you thats a HUGE improvement.....

What exactly is the intercooler in your sig? And whats it used for.. (I know what an intercooler is for a turbo, but I didn't see that you had a turbo)

obZidian

iTrader: (2)

the vortech supercharger......its intercooled, probably water to air.

sounds good. Wat did you hav before the install and wat kind of springs are you using. Stock springs?

congrates!!!

JohnnieMo

YEs - Vortech water to air. Good cooler actually.

Car still has stock springs with isolator removed.

FLTransAm02

Thanks lol, didn't see the vortech supercharger..bah..

JohnnieMo

Can this be adjusted while on the car?

The window is in a decent spot, so that isn't an issue. I have a couple pics to show my issue, but its hard to see.

dis3as3d

What settings do you have on your koni's?

JohnnieMo

What do you mean? They are single adjustment, installed on the lower perch. Stock springs retained. They are a real pain to get at the adjustment too.