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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Ok, so I changed my strut rods to global west adj. ones and a rough guess measured the length of the old ones and made the global west that length at least until I get a proper alignment, which is not easy in the netherlands. Anyway I promised an update so here it is, on my lovely smooth roads (cobbles) I notice a harsher ride and my steering feels lighter (I think this is because my DD Subaru Legacy has a european style of steering) my set up is as follows i am running upgraded sway bar 1", export brace, curved MC bar, roller perches opentrakker, roller auto-x Upper arms open tracker, 1" lowering front spring 480,
Old Aug 2, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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How much harsher is the ride?
Old Aug 2, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Not to bad, the road I live on is brick and you just feel each brick more. It is not bonecrunching or anything really bad you just feel the road more. Which is kind of odd given the normally mustang vague feel steering. I think as my koni are set on the same spec people who auto x with their car that makes a difference.
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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when you are going to the states, put something like this in your bag:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPS-91000/

I am about to order one as I'm planning shelby drop soon, but I don't have any feedback if it's any good. Check the instructions on that site on how to use it. I believe it should be sufficient
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by kalli
when you are going to the states, put something like this in your bag:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPS-91000/

I am about to order one as I'm planning shelby drop soon, but I don't have any feedback if it's any good. Check the instructions on that site on how to use it. I believe it should be sufficient
I have one and it works great. Was able to set the 66 to "Daze Specs" in the garage. Took it to a local shop and they verified the settings. Used plastic garbage bags under the wheels to to make it turn easier during the adjustment for caster.
Pictures and info: http://chris66dad.tripod.com/id27.html

I have Rosehill adjustable struts.Never drove the car with the old ones so I can not offer a before and after feel but car does not pull to either side under hard braking.
Pictures and info: http://chris66dad.tripod.com/id28.html
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by kalli
when you are going to the states, put something like this in your bag:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPS-91000/

I am about to order one as I'm planning shelby drop soon, but I don't have any feedback if it's any good. Check the instructions on that site on how to use it. I believe it should be sufficient
I also have one and its a very good tool and easy to learn how to use correctly if you take the time.
Old Aug 3, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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Anybody used this type http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Gunson-Magneti...item2a087b1e2a
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