Don,
Have you also cut the bump stops as per Bob Sharps competition Manuel?
Only expense for these modifications is your time :-)
David Pina
Don Miller wrote:
> I really want to thank everyone for the wealth of information. To clear
> up a few questions. I had a mild push when I started and it is of
> course worse with the welded rear. I am hoping to loosen the front a
> little to get a more comfortable driver feeling.
>
> I do need to put stiffer front springs (this winter) in order to get
> the front to rebound better. I have not lowered the car at all. I am
> going to add a little weight to the rear this winter as well. I added
> 65 lbs to the front with the larger motor. I have put the battery all
> the way in the rear. It sits right behind the trunk latch. I also run
> with a full fuel load. I do have the traction rod the goes from the
> body to the rear axle housing.
>
> Calspeed, I am converting to disk brakes on the rear this winter. I had
> the same concern about the aluminum drums and check everything after
> each event. I am getting very good at taking things apart and putting
> them back together.
>
> Thanks again for all the information.
>
> Don Miller
> 68 1600 turboized V-6
> Meridian, ID
> Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com
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