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New Rear Suspension Technology

Posted: 6/8/07 2:55pm Message 1 of 8
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Vette(s): 1979 T-Top, Metallic Green ZZ4 350/355 hp 405 ft/lbs torque Dual Spal Fans 700R4 4 Spd O/D Transmission 2004 Z06 Commemorative Edition

 I am not endorsing or suggesting this but I've been keeping an eye on it and thought I'd share....  Coil-overs for the rear of our Sharks !

  http://speeddirect.com/index.aspx?nodeID=132

  Video of a test run of the prototype...


   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4cbtJwFThU



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New Rear Suspension Technology

Posted: 6/8/07 5:02pm Message 2 of 8
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Vette(s): 1980 L-48 still in the middle of a frame-off.
I think once they get all the bugs out and have it set-up right it could be a great addition to the coil over set that is available for the front. I will be watching also.  Thanks for the info.



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Posted: 6/8/07 5:30pm Message 3 of 8
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Vette(s): 1978 Base model, White w/red int. L-48, 4-speed, wide ratio. Has 82 CE wheels. New HEI & LT1 Headers now. UPDATE, NEW Tremic 5-SPEED installed. 2007 C6 Yellow Conv. Loaded. UPDATE-Sold Sept. 2021 2016 C7 Yellow Coupe, Z-51, lots of other options.
  Great stuffSmile. I've had Coil-overs on the 2 Street Rods that I drove for about 20 years, all together over 110,000 miles and never a problem with them. I've put coil-overs on the front of the 1940 Ford coupe that I'm building now. It has a Mustang II front end with Corvette Disc's and a 1981 Corvette Rear end under it. I'll keep an eye on this technology too.
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Posted: 6/8/07 8:15pm Message 4 of 8
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North Charleston, SC - USA
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Thanks for the info. I will definitely keep an eye on the progress. Looks to be a very interesting setup.

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Posted: 6/9/07 8:08pm Message 5 of 8
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
I have to admit that is interesting.  It is similar to some race car designs.  I do have questions, but so do they.  I wonder about the final version.


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Posted: 6/10/07 4:43pm Message 6 of 8
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The only thing I don't like about it is that the final strut on the trailing arm is in compression not tension.  If anything goes wrong with that strut then it will all collapse.  Very interesting idea though.  I've never really liked the leaf spring on the rear of my 71.


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Posted: 6/10/07 7:52pm Message 7 of 8
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Wondering if they will get enough travel on less smooth roads....Geek


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Posted: 6/15/07 11:25am Message 8 of 8
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Badin Lake, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Red L-48 Corvette with Doeskin interior, 3-speed automatic, 3.55 rear; 1986 L-98 Coupe, 4+3 Manual - Satin Black and Purple (SCCA TT/Hillclimb Car); 1993 White LT-1 Coupe, Black Interior, 6-speed
Interesting. I use coil overs on my racing car. But, if you read some of the articles on the new C6, GM engineers defend the benefits of the transverse spring.  Lower center of gravity, lower unsprung weight, etc.  The main benefit of coilovers (for racing) is the ability to change spring rates rapidly and the adjustability of corner weighting. 
 
But, quite interesting and I will keep up with it.



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