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  1. Yeah It feels decent hike & RF wise. Just looking...

    Yeah It feels decent hike & RF wise. Just looking to get into the fuel faster :). I'm at 54% @ 3030lbs so lacking that rear %. I'm going ot start with lead and stagger this weekend. moving the cup...
  2. I'm really happy with how it turns other as long...

    I'm really happy with how it turns other as long as I don't move that trailing arm. I'm at 1.75" stagger for heat races and 1" for features. 1050lf and 950rf springs. I'm on the "JG" lf front shock,...
  3. I tried and thought the 225 and 120# bite made...

    I tried and thought the 225 and 120# bite made the mid-corner even worse. I also tried adding a 25lb chunk of lead right on top of RR because that tire is quite a bit warmer (feed the heat), but that...
  4. Left Cup is forward as far as we can legally go....

    Left Cup is forward as far as we can legally go. RR is center of housing. Lower trailing arm is all the way down from the housing and RR is in the 2nd from top hole. This really means nothing to you...
  5. GM Metric Suspension. What am I feeling

    I am racing a homebuilt IMCA GM Metric Stock car with a name brand rear end. I've had some success winning 2 out of 10 races this year. As all racers, I am looking for a certain feel and hopefully...
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    DDT--I raised my frame mount to use the shocks as...

    DDT--I raised my frame mount to use the shocks as the stop for preloading. I asked the same question as you in my original post. I'm assuming you want to stop at ride height so all the front end...
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    I tried the 450 this weekend. Def got on the nose...

    I tried the 450 this weekend. Def got on the nose better and seemed to turn better. However, on my GRT it seemed like I gave up some grip on exit. I'm on IMCA rules so stock all around and no bumps...
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    Thanks NLD. Found the article and had most of...

    Thanks NLD. Found the article and had most of what I was looking for! Where did you start for spring rate? I have 450, 500 and 550 on the shelf, not sure if I should just start witha 450 and see if I...
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    Tuning with Load Stick

    Anyone here using a load stick on their modified and willing to share some results? I like the idea of being able to switch springs quickly, but not sure how to use it from there. I currently have an...
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    So after a bunch of reading and creeping through...

    So after a bunch of reading and creeping through the forums, would it be fair to say a guy needs to find a balance between a consistent chamber/caster curve during bump vs. the effect it has on bump...
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    Thanks for the response.We can use aftermarket...

    Thanks for the response.We can use aftermarket tubular uppers, but they have to be IMCA approved....
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    IMCA Stock Car Trends

    My brother has decided to try his hand at building race cars, specifically metric full body cars. He has asked me to help him with setting up the front end and driving one for him as a "house car"....
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    http://www.arlingtonraceway.com/images/2018_Outlaw...

    http://www.arlingtonraceway.com/images/2018_Outlaw_Rules.pdf Here is the link to the rules. Probably should have just posted them in the first place.
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    Thanks for all the advice! Will be looking into...

    Thanks for all the advice! Will be looking into all of the above. JustAddDirt, you pretty much hit all the pinpointed outlawed parts, ha! Specifically says no center dump manifolds. We can run HEI,...
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    Engine Opinions

    Been tossing around the idea of using up some old modified open motor parts up in a local "outlaw" hobby class. The engine rules are pretty vague; stock appearing, no compression rule, aluminum...
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    What other stuff would you recommend keepittacky?...

    What other stuff would you recommend keepittacky? Tired of the same old answer "tune with shocks" from GRT and "change the car" from my shock guy.
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    Did you ever find anything on this? I'm in the...

    Did you ever find anything on this? I'm in the same boat as you this rear. c
  18. ISO: Shock Package for GRT IMCA Modified

    Looking for a nice used set of shocks for IMCA Modified 14' GRT before I put up the change for new ones. PM or email berkyman@hotmail.com what you got.
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    I think the problem with putting the "headliner"...

    I think the problem with putting the "headliner" on the track by XX:XX time is not everyone has the same "headliner" in mind. I know this was posted in the Late Models, but a casual fan may not think...
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    The bottom image is the swing arm....

    The bottom image is the swing arm. Spring/shock/slider mounted on the arm connected to bird cage. Z-Link looks the same, but the spring/shock/slider is mounted on the...
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    What is the theory behind chaining the RR and...

    What is the theory behind chaining the RR and then shortening when it dries out? Does the RR really lift the chassis that much? Keepittacky what brand shock do you run the 5-4 valving? Not all...
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    I'm interested in this gauge, but can't open the...

    I'm interested in this gauge, but can't open the attached picture. Can you send the pic to berkyman@hotmail.com?
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    SCD, did you do this on your mod as well? Just...

    SCD, did you do this on your mod as well? Just curious what you were running for stagger in the rear if you could take your LR and put it on the RF? Did you run the 19 series all around with the 20...
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    I'm not real surprised that there hasn't been any...

    I'm not real surprised that there hasn't been any votes for shocks. My thoughts are in-line with what others have said. I was hoping someone would pick the shocks and explain why. I have used both...
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    New Tires vs. Shocks Opinions

    Just to keep some convo. going over the slow winter months lets discuss:What is everyone's thoughts on new tires vs. new shocks. If a sponsor approached you saying that he would buy 2 new tires for...
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