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Topic: Cal-tracs and monoleaf glass springs...
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-09-2003 11:46 PM
   
Seem to be working pretty well,  SteveW p.s. This is my last try at getting this image to work. 
[This message has been edited by SteveLaRiviere (edited 06-10-2003).]
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clevelandstyle
Gearhead Posts: 1035
From: Connersville, IN
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 06-10-2003 12:05 AM
Nice!
It looks like the rear body separation is better controlled now. ------------------
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 1404
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 06-10-2003 01:32 AM
steve if i cut out the [img] on the front and back of the url and copy and paste it works looks great front end is up nice and straight..Bruce
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 5133
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-10-2003 03:24 AM
I had the pleasure of watch Melissa run it through the Sears Point 1/4 mile.. That car is set up NICE..  Trust me,, when that coupe comes up to the line,, it gets alot of attention.. and it's not just because Melissa is driving.. The coupe kicks butt.. ------------------
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jim1320
Gearhead Posts: 189
From: white plains, maryland, usa
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 06-10-2003 06:51 AM
steve do buy the monoleaf spring?? how much?? ------------------
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6098
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-10-2003 07:10 AM
Looks good Steve. What ET is it running now?
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MDF99
Gearhead Posts: 232
From: Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Registered: May 2001
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posted 06-10-2003 08:02 AM
Looking GREAT !!
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-10-2003 09:42 AM
We stock Cal-Tracs!
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 2419
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 06-10-2003 12:27 PM
Hmmm... I see you are using the bottom hole of your Caltracs. ------------------
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-10-2003 12:47 PM
Yes Mike,Bottom hole, no preload, and shocks set at a loose 1L, 2R. We'll try tightening things up when/if we get a good track prep this weekend. That pic was with worn out slicks too. Got new shoes on the back now. What's nice about them is that you can loosen up the adjustments so it will hook on a marginal track. If the track is good you can tighten up the shocks and pull big wheelies. SteveW
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Buster
Gearhead Posts: 1437
From: Hurricane alley
Registered: May 2002
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posted 06-10-2003 01:00 PM
Very nice
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2060
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-10-2003 01:10 PM
GREAT LAUNCHING 'STANG, STEVEW!!
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Originally posted by steve'66: ....no preload,
WOW! NO PRELOAD!  That's surprising; 'cause most folks run with some preload; but then most folks (like me) also have steel multi-leafs!
-- So does your cross-bolt & the top side of the main leaf 'touch' or do you have a measurable air gap on each side? -- Are both sides adjusted the same? Ryan
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-10-2003 01:23 PM
Ryan,They have a air gap the thickness of a quarter (the coin). Both sides are adjusted the same with the driver in the car on level ground. Guess who taught me that? Thanks for the comments everyone. We'll have some new best times this weekend, I hope. Get to drop the exhaust system for the race on Saturday. SteveW
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-10-2003 04:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by jim1320:
steve do buy the monoleaf spring?? how much??
The glass springs and cal tracs are available through Alex (MoneyMakerRacing). The springs need to be modified for the cal-tracs, and Alex can handle that for you. Your Mach could be in the mid 10's with these. SteveW
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 06-10-2003 05:04 PM
Great job Steve,can't wait to see it's new best times. Now when do I get a ride in the car?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-10-2003 09:13 PM
Ron,Next time we meet at the track
i'll take you for a ride. But not down track, they don't allow passebgers.  SteveL, Thanks for fixing the pic! What was wrong with it? You're the bestest! SteveW
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43152
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-10-2003 09:21 PM
quote:
Originally posted by steve'66:
SteveL,Thanks for fixing the pic! What was wrong with it? You're the bestest! SteveW
You just had a space between the .jpg and the [/img] ------------------
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-10-2003 09:28 PM
Thanks Steve!That drove me nucking futs last night! I'll remember that. SteveW
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6098
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-10-2003 09:37 PM
quote:
Originally posted by steve'66:
If the track is good you can tighten up the shocks and pull big wheelies. SteveW
If you put big tires on it, it will do that all the time. 
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-10-2003 10:38 PM
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Originally posted by kid vishus:
If you put big tires on it, it will do that all the time.
Rob Yeah but, Cutting this car up isn't an option, it was handed down through the family from her grandfather. His dog tags are hanging from the rearview mirror and he's "riding along" on every pass. If someone doesn't want to tub their car, this is the next best thing. SteveW BTW, That pic was taken on a poor track with soft settings and worn out little slicks. It will do that (at least) everytime. Big slicks and ladder bars are an option, but the car is 60'ing better than a lot of big tired tubbed/ladder bar'd cars at the same Wednesday night track. [This message has been edited by steve'66 (edited 06-10-2003).]
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654212spd
Gearhead Posts: 131
From: st.louis mo usa
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 06-10-2003 10:58 PM
what degree of pinion angle you running steve
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 06-11-2003 12:06 AM
Down 5-6 degrees, would have liked 4 degrees but was too lazy to re-shim it for the little difference. I have the steel shims, but we;ll see whether or not I install them. I'll let you know,SteveW
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