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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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Default Noticed a suspension mod on the 3dr

Its got Grayson hard rubber or plastic type things between the springs front and rear...

Now apparently they help traction on the rear as it reduces squat in which i assume reduces the camber.....views???
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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Popeye runs these, helps his car out.
There normally used by people who tow caravans etc.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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Spring assisters. As Benn says these are usually used by people who tow caravans
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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The old Caravan assistor trick eh

Got them on mine at the moment Phil, until i get some coilovers

Does well to stop the squat as me and Pops found out at brunters. TIB ran them when he did has awesome 0-60 times
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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So if i bung the Rainbird shims on aswell....it may give some adequate grip over standard.....i may need a tad extra grip with the new engine
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ImaRacing 700
So if i bung the Rainbird shims on aswell....it may give some adequate grip over standard.....i may need a tad extra grip with the new engine
Why dont you do it properly and get a proper rear beam/suspention ect???

Or is that not DiY enough for you
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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Its cause although squat is good for traction from a weight transfer point of view, on cossies in cambers in the wheels soo badly it fucks up the traction, so better off without the squat, so people bash on the caravan pull spring assisters.
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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Tiff....."i will suck it see" if you dont mind me using the famous NMS motto I like to see what fails before changing
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by ImaRacing 700
Tiff....."i will suck it see" if you dont mind me using the famous NMS motto I like to see what fails before changing
You can use it if you say it right

"i will suck it AND see"



It wont be a case of solid rubber caravan assistors failing Phil

Like ROD has said a lot of times before, it is the whole package, not just the engine that will get you a good topspeed.

Do it right Phil if you want to play with the big boys
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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Tiff......i will do how i see fit....and imo i aint done too bad so far....thanks for your valuable input though i will take note and file it under "B"
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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No Problem Phil
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 04:59 PM
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i bought a set for my rst when the 17's rubbed under heavy brakin, they worked well
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