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steve'66
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posted 06-09-2003 11:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

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
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posted 06-10-2003 12:05 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for clevelandstyle     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Nice!
It looks like the rear body separation is better controlled now.

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N266fords
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posted 06-10-2003 01:32 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for N266fords   Click Here to Email N266fords     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-10-2003 03:24 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Big D   Click Here to Email Big D     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-10-2003 06:51 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for jim1320   Click Here to Email jim1320     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
steve do buy the monoleaf spring?? how much??

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kid vishus
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posted 06-10-2003 07:10 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for kid vishus   Click Here to Email kid vishus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Looks good Steve.

What ET is it running now?

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MDF99
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posted 06-10-2003 08:02 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MDF99   Click Here to Email MDF99     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Looking GREAT !!

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Moneymaker
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posted 06-10-2003 09:42 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for Moneymaker   Click Here to Email Moneymaker     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote

We stock Cal-Tracs!

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n2oMike
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posted 06-10-2003 12:27 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for n2oMike   Click Here to Email n2oMike     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Hmmm... I see you are using the bottom hole of your Caltracs.

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steve'66
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posted 06-10-2003 12:47 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-10-2003 01:00 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Buster   Click Here to Email Buster     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Very nice

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Ryan Wilke
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posted 06-10-2003 01:10 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Ryan Wilke   Click Here to Email Ryan Wilke     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
GREAT LAUNCHING 'STANG, STEVEW!!


quote:
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
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posted 06-10-2003 01:23 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-10-2003 04:52 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-10-2003 05:04 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Fastymz   Click Here to Email Fastymz     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-10-2003 09:13 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-10-2003 09:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for SteveLaRiviere   Click Here to Email SteveLaRiviere     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-10-2003 09:28 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks Steve!

That drove me nucking futs last night! I'll remember that.

SteveW

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kid vishus
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posted 06-10-2003 09:37 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for kid vishus   Click Here to Email kid vishus     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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
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posted 06-10-2003 10:38 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
quote:
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.

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654212spd
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posted 06-10-2003 10:58 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for 654212spd   Click Here to Email 654212spd     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
what degree of pinion angle you running steve

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steve'66
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posted 06-11-2003 12:06 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for steve'66   Click Here to Email steve'66     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
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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