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Unanswered: External reservoir shocks anyone?
Just day dreaming while waiting for the computer to crunch some simulations. I've read a few threads about coilovers and the work required to fit them. Has anyone looked into external reservoir shocks? I would thinkthat with an external reservoir, the body of the shock could be thin enough with the coilover spring to replace our original shocks. The only issue would be mounting the external reservoir which doesn't seem like a big deal. Anyone have any thoughts while my computer is in a coma? Manny |
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manny..I'm using Penske coil-overs on my gt.. had to fab top a arms, but they'll work EXCELLENT.. They have external resevoirs, attached or unattached.. I'm using the attached ones. (it's what i had available) Fit is tight, but I had to box the cross member anyway. I'll try to get some pics of what I've got so far. dave
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How's it going? Ya, I had some time between simulations to research my idea. And like you say, either 2.25" or 2.5". Oh well, I was excited for a little while. ![]() Manny |
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I think someone just needs to design a pushrod system. That way, we can have a relatively skinny rod between the A-arms. And we can mount the shocks in the engine bay.
But on a system like that, and I'm just thinking out loud 'cuz I'm crunching numbers again, how would one of the benefits of a coilover, adjustable ride height, work? I'm going to have to sketch it out to see but my computer is showing signs of life again. Manny |
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Very interesting. What are you running in the rear? Manny |
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I hope to start on this later this spring, I just got the new wheels for his car two days ago, went with 17 x 9 Halibrands on all 4 corners. Bob Last edited by RallyBob; 03-02-2006 at 11:07 PM. |
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That's going to be sweet! I've always liked those wheels. Will there be enough clearance in the front to turn lock to lock? Isn't it always easier to build 2 sets of anything while your making the first set? ![]() What are you going to run in the rear? Manny |
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Bob Last edited by RallyBob; 03-03-2006 at 01:05 AM. |
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Build two and auction the other car off! It will pay for the first one is my guess!
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