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Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
05-01-2019, 07:48 PM
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Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Wanted to follow up. Had a chance to get in for...

Wanted to follow up. Had a chance to get in for my alignment today. I did not raise the car anymore than it was. Didn't have time but may give the rear a couple turns when I get a chance. But for now...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-26-2019, 01:10 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

I've had my car corner balanced twice with the...

I've had my car corner balanced twice with the Pfadt coils I had before. Never noticed a difference and never liked my setup. Won't pay for it again. At this point, just want the car to be able to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-25-2019, 10:47 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

So my tires were close to 40psi. Dropped them all...

So my tires were close to 40psi. Dropped them all down to 32psi and took it for a spin. What a difference that made. Far better now. I'm gonna dial the front and rear down from F2/R8 to F1/R7
How...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-25-2019, 10:14 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Is the Steinjager endlinks the ones to get? Any...

Is the Steinjager endlinks the ones to get? Any reason to pay more for LG, AFE, Hotchkis..... Do they come with proper hardware, spacers......? Want to go ahead and order a set. Should they be...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-25-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 471
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Posted By IRON MAIDEN

So the front is at roughly 3/4" preload and on #2...

So the front is at roughly 3/4" preload and on #2 on the compression dial. Rear is roughly 5/8" and set to #6 rebound setting. Waiting to see if it settles anymore but for now it sit's pretty...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-25-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

I'm at 3/8" preload now and feel like if my...

I'm at 3/8" preload now and feel like if my springs were heavier, it would sit right. Think the 550's are just too soft for the bit of extra weight I have added to my car with sound dampening...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-25-2019, 04:19 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

You would think so, yes. When I 1st got these,...

You would think so, yes. When I 1st got these, Aldan forgot to install one of the Thrust bearings so I had to call them and have a new one sent to me. I believe it was on a rear shock. Had to try to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-25-2019, 12:51 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Well, I think I will call Aldan then. See about...

Well, I think I will call Aldan then. See about shipping my coilovers back and have them swap the coils to a heavier set. Maybe 600/650
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-24-2019, 10:39 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Whatever they normally come with. 500/550? I had...

Whatever they normally come with. 500/550? I had mentioned to TPS when I ordered that my car was gonna be heavier than normal. He still recommended the ones they come with.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-24-2019, 09:36 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

So, the photo above shows the height with the...

So, the photo above shows the height with the fronts about 1/2" preload. The rears have 3/8" preload. A little worried though. Hit a bump on the way home from the smog shop and the rear end bottomed...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-24-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Meanwhile at the Smog Shop! ...

Meanwhile at the Smog Shop!

https://oi7.photobucket.com/albums/y274/saput/58113341_10213448474582575_1040093778892816384_n_zpsudukejq0.jpg~original...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-24-2019, 02:46 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Are most of you guys running adjustable endlinks...

Are most of you guys running adjustable endlinks on your sways? I've wondered for years if it's been part of my issues in my ride quality. I have C6 Z51 sways. With these sways, I've been lowered on...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-24-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Just to confirm. the lower the number is stiffest...

Just to confirm. the lower the number is stiffest or softest?

Edit: Went to Aldan's site and used the chat feature. Front is compression adjustable with #1 softest, #6 stiffest. Rear is rebound...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-23-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Can someone refresh my memory on front and rear...

Can someone refresh my memory on front and rear adjustments? Turn all the way counter clockwise and count clicks from there?
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-23-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Issue solved with my rears. Was just the roller...

Issue solved with my rears. Was just the roller rear wheels I had on the car. Duh. Once I got my good tires mounted on my backup wheels, I was able to set the rears to 3/8" preload and I am at 1...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-23-2019, 04:31 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

LOL. I have maybe an inch left of threads on the...

LOL. I have maybe an inch left of threads on the rears and might have 1 finger gap. I just got back home from having tires mounted on my backup wheels so will be able to fool with it today. Will post...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-23-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Although a stiffer spring wasn't offered, they...

Although a stiffer spring wasn't offered, they did offer me a taller clevis mount to raise the rear. With the amount of preload I have on my rears now, I'm worried I've lost any shock travel. Plan to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-22-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Hoping to find specific info on the Aldans from...

Hoping to find specific info on the Aldans from some experienced owners. I switched from Pfadt Featherlites that I had for many years. Never liked them as it was too rough of a ride around my local...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
04-22-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Trying to get my Vette back on the road. Been...

Trying to get my Vette back on the road. Been sitting on my Kwik Lift for over a year. Installed Aldans over a year ago and the car has just sat as I was trying to figure out my wheel situation. HRE...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
03-03-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,713
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Damn, that Turbo 400 setup sure does dig out of...

Damn, that Turbo 400 setup sure does dig out of the hole! Bump
Forum: C5 Tech
01-05-2019, 05:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,519
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Sorry to revive an old thread. But it looks like...

Sorry to revive an old thread. But it looks like the right peeps are here to maybe answer this question. I have a 97' with 80K miles. Alt is fine as far as I know as I don't have starting/charging...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-02-2018, 03:16 AM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Thanks for taking the time to post the pics....

Thanks for taking the time to post the pics. Yeah, it's low! Hard to tell, but my coils may not be any worse than what yours are sitting at in terms of being compressed. Gotta fix my truck that my...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-01-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

My pics I posted today are with the weight of the...

My pics I posted today are with the weight of the car on the coils. That is what I was hoping to compare with others. To see if their coils are as compressed as mine are.
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-01-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

Actually, just called and talked to them. Sounds...

Actually, just called and talked to them. Sounds like they are more than willing to work with me to find a solution. He suggested to first, get my proper wheels/tires on the car that I'm planning to...
Forum: Autocrossing & Roadracing
08-01-2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 471
Views: 85,688
Posted By IRON MAIDEN

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