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LEGENDS => Setup and Handling => Topic started by: 1934sedan on June 08, 2013, 07:05:42 pm

Title: Car Suspension changing
Post by: 1934sedan on June 08, 2013, 07:05:42 pm

Hello Guys , can you tell me why the ride heights change on these cars after a race?


Thanks

Title: Re: Car Suspension changing
Post by: Earnst85 on June 09, 2013, 11:58:41 am

Air pressure build up?

Title: Re: Car Suspension changing
Post by: IraceLegends77 on June 09, 2013, 04:47:44 pm

Do you have something on the the adjusters so they can not move (ie. tape, hose clamps). They will move if you don't have anything holding them and yes air pressure build up will change the height too.

Title: Re: Car Suspension changing
Post by: racerrad8 on June 09, 2013, 05:46:28 pm

Changing up or down...?

Randy - RPM

Title: Re: Car Suspension changing
Post by: N4Racing on June 09, 2013, 10:39:07 pm

Does anyone make adjusters that clamp tight?  (They are split and have a screw in them, you tighten the screw when you have the adjustment set)

Thanks, Jeff

Title: Re: Car Suspension changing
Post by: PRM Motorsport on June 10, 2013, 11:45:28 am

Just use a hose clamp, works great!

Title: Re: Car Suspension changing
Post by: knoxracing on June 10, 2013, 04:45:10 pm

The are some adjusters available that are slotted in 1/8th" increments with a spring loaded detent set screw. There has been some debate on the legality. I think that issue is beyond silly.

Ride heights on asphalt do not really change on a good tight car with fairly fresh components. Also when you raise the car in the shop and make adjustments, make sure when you set it back on the floor that the shock seats in the adjuster. Many times I will set a car up and  the shock nut will hang on a shock top. It may not pop back in until later when you load it or possibly race it. Taping the adjusters is typical. make sure ALL of your ball joints are tight, the spindle cone bolt is tight etc.

Title: Re: Car Suspension changing
Post by: 1934sedan on June 21, 2013, 11:57:51 pm

I do have hose clamps next to the collars, the heights seem to lower on the rr side?
Thanks.

Title: Re: Car Suspension changing
Post by: justfreaky on June 22, 2013, 12:12:09 am

Chris,

As Dennis pointed out; There are split collars available for almost any application. You can't just expect to put a hose clamp on and expect it to stay exactly in place forever. The right side of a pavement oval car takes a lot of abuse. You are still going to need to check your measurements weekly and reset your hose clamps accordingly. The cheapest way I know how to do it. :/

Steve