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Old May 22, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Redfoot
Maybe they would come out for two installs
Actually, I think there will be 3 of us, as "Black Flag" Jack has a set ordered!

So it looks like there will be 3 of us Unitech/Truechoice Koni Suspension Package users on the "BCR Harness Bar Right Coast Tour" to the Glen!

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Old May 26, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Anybody know if there will be shock dynos included with this kit?
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Old May 27, 2005 | 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Redfoot
Anybody know if there will be shock dynos included with this kit?
Are you looking for existing graphs, or do you need somebody to send the dampers to for a run on the shock? If it's the latter, I have a contact for you who will likely do it for free...
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Old May 27, 2005 | 05:22 AM
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I would like to see graphs for the units I receive. I have somone nearby that will do them for me (although not free) but the timing is real tight and I would like to get it done before installation. Thanks
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Old May 27, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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Latest word is the package won't ship till the end of next week, so, Redfoot, I think you will be cutting it real close to have them tested before Blackhawk. I doubt that dyno's will be included though. I do know a shop REAL close to Blackhawk that has a shock dyno though.

Sounds like some will have their shocks ready for the Glen!
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Old May 27, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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please post reviews after the track
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Old May 29, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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Maybe we can get Unitech to Dyno them for us flatlanders since we are not in the right place for a free install & tune???? They gotta have the resources to do this for us. As long as they are waiting for other parts to be finished they possibly could stick 'em in the machine & give them a documented exercise. As long as they ship B4 the end of this week....
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Old May 31, 2005 | 01:58 PM
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Per Jackson Stewart, shock dynos specific to your units WILL be included with this kit. They are looking to ship by Tuesday June 7th.
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Old May 31, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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Is anyone getting the upper mounts? I haven't had a look at the stock mounts. Is there a lot of rubber that would cause some slop?
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Old May 31, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Redfoot
Per Jackson Stewart, shock dynos specific to your units WILL be included with this kit. They are looking to ship by Tuesday June 7th.
1st part is great news! Too bad you won't have them for your Blackhawk/Gingerman enduro!

Unless you get them over-nighted, & have time to install.......which I hope is happening!
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Old May 31, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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Dave,
I have the stock upper mounts, and yes they have rubber in them. I wouldn't say I have an excessive amount of slop though. Therefore, I'm going to stick with them for a while and see how it goes.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 05:12 AM
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I will be getting the monoball upper mounts. Might as well get it all. It was explained to me that the monoball will allow the suspension to move more freely without binding or resistance. fwiw
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 06:23 AM
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Now that I have decided against putting myself into debt for a $400K cardboard box, these coilovers may be on my agenda once again. Looking forward to getting a ride from you Brian at Watkins Glen next month.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by John
Now that I have decided against putting myself into debt for a $400K cardboard box, these coilovers may be on my agenda once again. Looking forward to getting a ride from you Brian at Watkins Glen next month.
Glad to hear you aren't selling the Z and finally got your priorities in order.
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 11:34 AM
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Seriously John...thought we lost ya there!

The kit is great. I had it out at Big Willow this past weekend...did a bit of tweaking and had it really dialed in by the third session. I never knew that a couple clicks of compression adjustment could have such a profound effect.
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So the rears are softer then the front, but I thought that this promoted understeer? Is there any word on the Phase II? Is there a page that gives a list of the complete specs of these packages? Another not. Right now I have the Hotchkis package and it helped the handling of the car a lot; very good buy for $380. I would love to have a bada$$ suspension like this Unitech/Truechoise Coilver, but right now I am only HPDE 2 (I plan on finishing HPDE and getting my license). Honestly I don't think that I would be able to take full advantage of the suspension to justify spending 3k. Would a better option be just to leave what I have on and invest in the some adjustable A-arms, possibly the 350evo?

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Originally Posted by thawk408
So the rears are softer then the front, but I thought that this promoted understeer? Is there any word on the Phase II? Is there a page that gives a list of the complete specs of these packages? Another not. Right now I have the Hotchkis package and it helped the handling of the car a lot; very good buy for $380. I would love to have a bada$$ suspension like this Unitech/Truechoise Coilver, but right now I am only HPDE 2 (I plan on finishing HPDE and getting my license). Honestly I don't think that I would be able to take full advantage of the suspension to justify spending 3k. Would a better option be just to leave what I have on and invest in the some adjustable A-arms, possibly the 350evo?

Many people forget how good the off the shelf koni's are. You could use them with your hotchkis springs and you would see a vast improvement and have adjustability.
What is it that you don't like about your hothckis setup? If you don't see any deficiencies than there is no reason to spend more $$
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Originally Posted by daveh
Many people forget how good the off the shelf koni's are. You could use them with your hotchkis springs and you would see a vast improvement and have adjustability.
What is it that you don't like about your hothckis setup? If you don't see any deficiencies than there is no reason to spend more $$
I would like a stiffer setup. The spring rates on the Hotchkis are fairly soft, but they do a good job. I think I might look into the koni singles. Does anyone make a spring that is like these rates?

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The reason I didn't chose the Koni single adjustable shocks is that the front bump rate is less than OEM.....I want more front bump rate for better roll control for my track use. The single adjustable Konis only adjust rebound.
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Originally Posted by EnthuZ
The reason I didn't chose the Koni single adjustable shocks is that the front bump rate is less than OEM.....I want more front bump rate for better roll control for my track use. The single adjustable Konis only adjust rebound.
So the stock ones are better then the Koni?? Im confused.... Could I have them valved better?

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