Proper ride height for Track

SPOHN · 12-22-2013, 08:31 PM

So with all this being said. How do I decide what's a proper spring rate for a particular weight of the car?

GSS138 · 12-22-2013, 09:56 PM

Well run as stiff and low as you can without bottoming out lol. Sort of tongue in cheek but true.

Lower CG = better, but you need(by the book) at least 2" of compression travel. up to 3 is better. So run as low as you can without hitting wheels and with 2" of travel left in the shock. That's kind of a "by the book" recommendation. But two infallible truths:

1. Lower CG always better.
2. 2 inches of shock travel required.

Not my rules, just quoting, but I understand these two rules.

Rusty · 12-22-2013, 10:27 PM

What is the suspension travel, front and rear? Shock travel, wheel travel?

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 47 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 223	So with all this being said. How do I decide what's a proper spring rate for a particular weight of the car? __________________

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GSS138 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 769 Drives: '12 370Z 6M Sport Rep Power: 15	Well run as stiff and low as you can without bottoming out lol. Sort of tongue in cheek but true. Lower CG = better, but you need(by the book) at least 2" of compression travel. up to 3 is better. So run as low as you can without hitting wheels and with 2" of travel left in the shock. That's kind of a "by the book" recommendation. But two infallible truths: 1. Lower CG always better. 2. 2 inches of shock travel required. Not my rules, just quoting, but I understand these two rules. SPOHN likes this. __________________ Current Mods: Vorpal Weapon +5.

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Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,575 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	What is the suspension travel, front and rear? Shock travel, wheel travel? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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