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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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I thougth that also, but wasn't sure, thanks, when I'm ready I'll contact AWE, still need some more info on other products for enhanced suspansion and what would work for what I want.
What are you try to get from the suspension/car?
 
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Dog bones:

Allow for rear toe adjustments which allow you to adjust how your car comes out of corners. It also allows you to adjust your thrust angle (I think. Fabryce, correct me if I'm wrong).

Here's a pic of mine. This is when I had Bilsteins (as my signature says, I run Motons now). The dogbones are what say "GMG" on them in the pic.

 
Old Nov 28, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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Your P car is awesome!! Got the info needed, now looking for someone to install. Thanks again everyone for the great info.
 
Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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Trying to get the best handling for the buck, not too interested in the look, but the feel. This stuff is definitely addictive. Not ready to track yet, and before that I plan on DE.
 

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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by babymd
Trying to get the best handling for the buck, not too interested in the look, but the feel. This stuff is definitely addictive. Not ready to track yet, and before that I plan on DE.
Then the best solution is to put in the CO's, they cost the same to install as springs only but they give a big improvement in handling. I installed the sway bars at the same time and was charged less then an hour for that part. The other items (control arms) can be added later when you want to get more aggressive alignments. To start, you can remain with your stock parts and you will be more then fine.

DE's are on the track, it is a lot of fun, I have been to open lapping days, and DE's with instructors. I will always take an instructor in my car as we can always use a few tips.
 
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Can't thank you guys enough for this info, newbe here, looks like this is the place for good info. Bit the bullet and got the blistein damptronics, plus front strut bar. can wait to get them installed, Ill let you know when there in...
 
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Originally Posted by babymd
Can't thank you guys enough for this info, newbe here, looks like this is the place for good info. Bit the bullet and got the blistein damptronics, plus front strut bar. can wait to get them installed, Ill let you know when there in...
Baby Doc, I have no doubt that you will be impressed with the improvement that this does for your car. I also have the front Strut Bar, it is a bit of a tight fit over the battery, but I am sure it will make a difference long term to the car.

Who did you buy the stuff from?
 
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The Damptronics and strut from AWE, the rest was from champion porsche.
 
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babymd, I am up in Tampa and do DE's at Sebring with PCA and Chin. I will be at Sebring again on Dec 13th Saturday. You should drive up and hang out and check it out. Lots of Porsche's and other cars. Contact me if you want some hot laps.
 
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Originally Posted by blakt out
Dog bones:

Allow for rear toe adjustments which allow you to adjust how your car comes out of corners. It also allows you to adjust your thrust angle (I think. Fabryce, correct me if I'm wrong).

Here's a pic of mine. This is when I had Bilsteins (as my signature says, I run Motons now). The dogbones are what say "GMG" on them in the pic.

Will the dogbones help with axle hop since it helps adjust the thrust angle?

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Thanks for the invite will work on making it to sebring.
 
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Originally Posted by Dave07997S
Will the dogbones help with axle hop since it helps adjust the thrust angle?

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Dave,

I would imagine so, but I don't dragrace my car so I don't have any experience with the new alignment. Sorry man. Anyone else?

Jared
 
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Originally Posted by blakt out
Dave,

I would imagine so, but I don't dragrace my car so I don't have any experience with the new alignment. Sorry man. Anyone else?

Jared

Jared I always thought that from corner to corner is a drag race

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Originally Posted by mdrums
babymd, I am up in Tampa and do DE's at Sebring with PCA and Chin. I will be at Sebring again on Dec 13th Saturday. You should drive up and hang out and check it out. Lots of Porsche's and other cars. Contact me if you want some hot laps.
Who is putting on the event on the 13th? Isn't the PCA done for the year?

I need to get Bob going on my pagid order
 
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Originally Posted by deputydog95
Who is putting on the event on the 13th? Isn't the PCA done for the year?

I need to get Bob going on my pagid order
Chin is at Sebring on the 13th and 14th. I am just instructing and driving on the 13th. Are you coming out, even just to hang?
 


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