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  • bnight
    bnight reacted to Gunslinger55's post in the thread Advice on setup for street and track! with Like Like.
    So what was wrong with the Gloc 16/12? That was recommended to me by Tim at OP mustang for my Dark Horse. Over braking the rear?
  • bnight
    bnight reacted to TeeLew's post in the thread Suspension soft? with Like Like.
    These are the ~5#/in variety. They take up space so the corner springs don't rattle when you're in the air.
  • bnight
    bnight reacted to steveespo's post in the thread Suspension soft? with Like Like.
    Depends on the spring. There are "zero" rate helpers that do fully compress when the car is on the ground but keep the main spring in position when the car is elevated or if it gets air on track. These do not impact the overall rate. There are...
  • bnight
    bnight reacted to Rodpwnz's post in the thread Suspension soft? with Like Like.
    It is my understanding that the helper springs are nearly always fully compressed unless load is fully removed and/or suspension is fully drooped. Main springs would be prone to falling out without a helper spring to secure it in place.I've...
  • bnight
    bnight reacted to Rodpwnz's post in the thread Suspension soft? with Like Like.
    Yes, I believe it has a threaded perch for ride height, just like a traditional coilover. This is a huge pull for me personally.The primary purpose of the helper spring is to keep the main spring properly seated against the suspension upper or...
  • steveespo
    steveespo reacted to TeeLew's post in the thread Suspension soft? with Like Like.
    These are the ~5#/in variety. They take up space so the corner springs don't rattle when you're in the air.
  • Gunslinger55
    Gunslinger55 reacted to TeeLew's post in the thread Suspension soft? with Like Like.
    These are the ~5#/in variety. They take up space so the corner springs don't rattle when you're in the air.
  • TeeLew replied to the thread Suspension soft?.
    These are the ~5#/in variety. They take up space so the corner springs don't rattle when you're in the air. (see full post)
  • TeeLew reacted to steveespo's post in the thread Suspension soft? with Like Like.
    Depends on the spring. There are "zero" rate helpers that do fully compress when the car is on the ground but keep the main spring in position when the car is elevated or if it gets air on track. These do not impact the overall rate. There are...
  • TeeLew reacted to bnight's post in the thread Advice on setup for street and track! with Like Like.
    My last track day was on really brake intensive track. And I was mighty impressed with how that brakes package performed as people were struggling with brakes. The DSUno is very easy to modulate but also aggressive and with great stopping power...
  • Rodpwnz
    Rodpwnz reacted to Gunslinger55's post in the thread Suspension soft? with Like Like.
    Stock ford performance on my dark horse. For now
  • Rodpwnz
    Rodpwnz reacted to steveespo's post in the thread Suspension soft? with Like Like.
    Depends on the spring. There are "zero" rate helpers that do fully compress when the car is on the ground but keep the main spring in position when the car is elevated or if it gets air on track. These do not impact the overall rate. There are...
  • steveespo
    steveespo replied to the thread Suspension soft?.
    Depends on the spring. There are "zero" rate helpers that do fully compress when the car is on the ground but keep the main spring in position when the car is elevated or if it gets air on track. These do not impact the overall rate. There are... (see full post)
  • Gunslinger55
    Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Suspension soft?.
    Stock ford performance on my dark horse. For now (see full post)
  • Rodpwnz
    Rodpwnz replied to the thread Suspension soft?.
    It is my understanding that the helper springs are nearly always fully compressed unless load is fully removed and/or suspension is fully drooped. Main springs would be prone to falling out without a helper spring to secure it in place.I've... (see full post)
  • Gunslinger55
    Gunslinger55 reacted to Junkyard Dog's post in the thread Advice on setup for street and track! with Like Like.
    So this S550 quirk appears to have been addressed, at least on the S650 Dark Horse with handling package.
  • Gunslinger55
    Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Advice on setup for street and track!.
    Yep for sure i’m curious as wellWe will see after 9 sessions this weekend (see full post)
  • Gunslinger55
    Gunslinger55 replied to the thread Suspension soft?.
    Got it makes sense. These springs must be more prone to falling out. That’s a cool deal as far as ride height. How hard is the strut modification? (see full post)
  • Rodpwnz
    Rodpwnz replied to the thread Suspension soft?.
    Yes, I believe it has a threaded perch for ride height, just like a traditional coilover. This is a huge pull for me personally.The primary purpose of the helper spring is to keep the main spring properly seated against the suspension upper or... (see full post)
  • Junkyard Dog
    Junkyard Dog replied to the thread Advice on setup for street and track!.
    Please do not forget to take some photos of the back of the original pads, so we can figure out what Ford installs at the factory. (see full post)
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