No road racing, just been reading on MM's website, that's why I thought I'd ask before dumping money.If you plan on using the car in the capacity to justify Bilstien or Koni shocks (X-cross/road course) then that choice is the right one. If you're gonna street drive the car as it's primary purpose,..then Strange, and QA-1 make actual threaded aluminum "struts" that can be purchased in either a single adjustable (rebound), or a double adjustable (rebound, extension) version very reasonably.
The former is what is on the monster. and the red car, and the orange and black car, and the conquest, and the starion, and the.......
On a hatch, and on the rear, you'll use a 12" spring. (you'll order your rear strut with that in mind, because strange has several compressed/extended lengths) The spring rate on my rear is #130 I think, maybe #150's, I'll go check later, but my rear over hang and your's are different. The good thing about the springs are most suppliers will allow you to exchange them as long as you don't mar, or damage the finish so you can start at something and change them if they are too stiff/soft.No road racing, just been reading on MM's website, that's why I thought I'd ask before dumping money.
They say the bilsteins are good street shocks.
I do have strange coil overs on the front, I'll look at there stuff some more. Any idea for a spring rate?
True, and that's where I was leaning. Thank you.So I'll say this, I have full MM coil overs (front and rear) with Koni shocks/struts which are also on sale now and would likely be a little cheaper than bilsteins. The MM product is amazing, you really can't go wrong there. That said, call them up, fill out their form and then talk to Jack Hidley about picking the right combo for what you want the car to do. It's NOT guesswork, and Jack will put in the time to do the math and get you a setup you can be happy with. If you're gonna spend the money and do it, might as well do it right the first time.
Soooo, what are you doing with those QA1's?So I'll say this, I have full MM coil overs (front and rear) with Koni shocks/struts which are also on sale now and would likely be a little cheaper than bilsteins. The MM product is amazing, you really can't go wrong there. That said, call them up, fill out their form and then talk to Jack Hidley about picking the right combo for what you want the car to do. It's NOT guesswork, and Jack will put in the time to do the math and get you a setup you can be happy with. If you're gonna spend the money and do it, might as well do it right the first time.
Drag cars will typically use a really stiff rear spring comparably, as will a car you intend to beat on on a road course.
we run a softish spring but we also run a lot of AS and let the shock bury the tire at the hit and shock control everythingOk, I'm no professional drag racer, or coil over specialist.. I was always under the impression that drag cars were sprung looser in the rear for weight transfer. Am I misreading or mis understanding your statement Mike?
Sooooo......what are you going to do with those QA1's?I retro spect, and as the light at the end of the tunnel for me is starting to become visible, the chance that the monster may see a lap or two at Barber Motorports park looms large. That means that my current suspension choices are not gonna work. My KYB stocker fronts, and a wussy 175 spring , and my S/A QA -1's w/ their 130's are likely way out to lunch. At least I know that now though.
Nothing for now. I have to get the car running before I'll even entertain the thought of beating on it.Sooooo......what are you going to do with those QA1's?
Feel your pain brother, maybe not as intensely as you, my build is only a couple years going on.Nothing for now. I have to get the car running before I'll even entertain the thought of beating on it.
I had to go back and order the deluxe frame reinforcement kit after having measures everything out.
Now I have enough steel!
Spend not is my favorite part.I love it! Waste not, want not.
Okay, you bring up a point with the seat belt mounting bracket.You could make a hell of a seatbelt mount outta that deluxe kit
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