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Harpo
post Apr 9 2013, 05:00 AM
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Good morning everyone

For those of you with adjustable perches on your rear shocks where did you get them? What size springs did you use?

I know that Paragon has them and Koni shocks are on sale

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David
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post Apr 9 2013, 05:04 AM
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Bought mine from Jason at Paragon. Great guy and great service.

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post Apr 9 2013, 05:32 AM
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Do you recall what lb springs you are running?

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post Apr 9 2013, 06:10 AM
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QUOTE(Harpo @ Apr 9 2013, 03:00 AM) *

Good morning everyone

For those of you with adjustable perches on your rear shocks where did you get them? What size springs did you use?

I know that Paragon has them and Koni shocks are on sale

Thanks

David


Got mine from Rebel Racing...good stuff with lots of Eibach coils to choose from...
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post Apr 9 2013, 08:01 AM
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paragon. my konis too. for spring rate, figure out your prime use. for me, no axing, 17mm frt torsion bars, stock anti-swaybars f&r, and #100 springs with adj perches. great setup for a dd and real nice for a long distance cruiser.


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post Apr 9 2013, 08:18 AM
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QUOTE(Harpo @ Apr 9 2013, 04:00 AM) *

Good morning everyone

For those of you with adjustable perches on your rear shocks where did you get them? What size springs did you use?

I know that Paragon has them and Koni shocks are on sale

Thanks

David


Got mine at Ground Control Systems, Inc.

They are fairly priced and work good. I got the 225 lb springs. Not sure how they are going to work on the street as I got them for AX.


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post Apr 9 2013, 08:26 AM
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I got my koni sport shocks from Paragon but the coil over kit from Rich Johnson .
I do not recall the spring rate but Rich was able to help out with that.
He wanted to know what the car was used for , front susp set up and engine size.
I haven't installed them yet but they look good sitting on the shelf..


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post Apr 9 2013, 08:32 AM
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Rebel Racing. 2.25 x 8" springs 200 lbs on a /6. Old Koni shock on left for comparison.

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post Apr 9 2013, 09:42 AM
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Go ground control from paragon. IMHO they are better than the Rebellion racing units.
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post Apr 9 2013, 10:33 AM
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Is Rebel Racing still in business? I've called and left emails to no avail.
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post Apr 9 2013, 03:05 PM
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It looks like I'm going with 150 lb springs. Of course I will confirm with
Jason.

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inverted shocks with aluminum bodies. Custom length for a lowered car and custom valving :


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post Apr 9 2013, 04:10 PM
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inverted shocks with aluminum bodies. Custom length for a lowered car and custom valving :


And a good old zip tie!
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post Apr 9 2013, 06:36 PM
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Is Rebel Racing still in business? I've called and left emails to no avail.


I spoke with Clint yesterday. Have to understand he is a one man show, machinist, creator, receptionist, customer service rep etc. He is very much in business and demand is high for his services. He is very good at what he does and his prices are very reasonable. One thing he doesnt do is answer the phone everytime it rings or he gets nothing done which I personally can relate to.

Best is to email him and he will get to you.

Clint is a great guy to deal with - just get past the communication part, be patient and you will be fine. Sometimes he is so busy he throws his cell in a drawer.
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QUOTE(brant @ Apr 9 2013, 01:16 PM) *

inverted shocks with aluminum bodies. Custom length for a lowered car and custom valving :


Looks like an IMCA (Dirt Modified) race shock. Thats a well kept secret for Porsche's. IMCA shocks from Carrera, Afco even Bilstein are very tunable for P-Cars and cheap. They are referred to as Faux Penske's. Factory rebound and compression are usually pretty high out of the box.
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post Apr 9 2013, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE(yeahmag @ Apr 9 2013, 08:33 AM) *

Is Rebel Racing still in business? I've called and left emails to no avail.


I spoke with Clint yesterday. Have to understand he is a one man show, machinist, creator, receptionist, customer service rep etc. He is very much in business and demand is high for his services. He is very good at what he does and his prices are very reasonable. One thing he doesnt do is answer the phone everytime it rings or he gets nothing done which I personally can relate to.

Best is to email him and he will get to you.

Clint is a great guy to deal with - just get past the communication part, be patient and you will be fine. Sometimes he is so busy he throws his cell in a drawer.


You're lucky, I guess. I have yet to get a response to emails. Me thinks he needs some help.
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post Apr 9 2013, 08:00 PM
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Got mine from Rebel Racing...good stuff with lots of Eibach coils to choose from...


Me too. 225# with 22mm front TBs and 22mm font bar.

Once you get a hold of Clint he'll take care of you. Have the Rebel front bushings and will go with his rears sometime this year.



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post Apr 9 2013, 08:04 PM
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QUOTE(brant @ Apr 9 2013, 05:16 PM) *

inverted shocks with aluminum bodies. Custom length for a lowered car and custom valving :

Can you show how those are mounted at the top, from inside the trunk, or just simply mocked up?

Must be more parts I am not seeing...

What benefit have you found using those versus a Koni or Bilstien?

can they be adjusted, or are these setup to spec and you live with them?

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QUOTE(brant @ Apr 9 2013, 05:16 PM) *

inverted shocks with aluminum bodies. Custom length for a lowered car and custom valving :

Can you show how those are mounted at the top, from inside the trunk, or just simply mocked up?

Must be more parts I am not seeing...

What benefit have you found using those versus a Koni or Bilstien?

can they be adjusted, or are these setup to spec and you live with them?

rich



The cats out of the bag now Rich.....

I have dealt with both companies for years. Lots of hardware available thats not made in Germany or Poway.

http://pitstopusa.com/c-131720-shock-absorbers.html

The tigers loose now....

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/adjustable-afco-shocks-th.html


http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bilstein-Race-Shocks.html

These are all familiar with the transition from steel body to aluminum body dampers.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bilstein-Alu...alve,39712.html

•Rebuildable; shock can be assembled and disassembled for rapid repair or valving change
•Hard anodized for durability
•Valve stacks and valving kits available separately
•Available with linear or digressive piston
•Every part of the ASN shock is available separately for economical repair
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post Apr 9 2013, 08:39 PM
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QUOTE(Harpo @ Apr 9 2013, 04:00 AM) *

Good morning everyone

For those of you with adjustable perches on your rear shocks where did you get them? What size springs did you use?

I know that Paragon has them and Koni shocks are on sale

Thanks

David


Got mine at Ground Control Systems, Inc.

They are fairly priced and work good. I got the 225 lb springs. Not sure how they are going to work on the street as I got them for AX.


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WW914, can you pls do me a favor? I have the same setup from ground control but with 125lbs springs and are trying to dial in the perch setting.

Questions: 1) how long is your spring 2) what position do you have the perch clip and 3) and do you have a pic of your car on the ground respectively how much space to you have between your rubber and body?

Thanks buddy!
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