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« on: February 19, 2007, 20:20:26 pm »

The time has come to install suspension on my '56 but im really not sure whats gonna be best.....  Huh Huh

car will be running an IDA'd 2276cc with Rancho Pro Street box so it should be a bit of a ripper. Ive read a few horror stories about people having problems under braking and on lift off of throttle due to sloppy suspension so i'd really appreciate any advice!  Wink
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« Reply #1 on: February 19, 2007, 20:46:54 pm »

I will be runing an ida'd 2276cc 56 oval too, so i will be interested in the replies....
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2007, 21:04:21 pm »

Stock upfront and Koni red adjustable at the back this works ok for me.
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« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2007, 21:47:32 pm »

Stock upfront and Koni red adjustable at the back this works ok for me.

thats what i have on my 2276cc '59.........although i'm yet to test them out. Wink
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« Reply #4 on: February 19, 2007, 21:59:51 pm »

heard a few people mention Avo's. Any major difference to the Koni reds?
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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2007, 22:09:56 pm »

They are red and you can adjust them Grin

www.koni-shock-absorbers.co.uk

www.avouk.com
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2007, 22:34:16 pm »

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They are red and you can adjust them

guess i asked for that one!  Grin Cool
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2007, 18:14:51 pm »

Any further thiughts!? My car will be a well used weekend warrior and will see some summer strip action.
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« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2007, 22:06:09 pm »

Many people have the rear suspension travel limited. Some say AVOS do it on their own but opinions are divided. Some use straps. It isnt a huge amout of work and stops the "end of the run" wiggle that comes from taking your foot off the gas. I am having mine done
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« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2007, 22:20:22 pm »

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are you going with the straps then?



Just got to make a decision between Avo's and Koni's now. Haven't had a lot of feedback on this topic but from what i can gather, Koni's (and i'm assuming coilovers!) are a good choice. I was just curious whether there was any noticeable difference between the two?

Thanks for your reply, it is appreciated  Cool
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« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2007, 22:32:02 pm »

I am having a 19 mm bolt put through the rear suspension arm. Pete @ Funkenblitz is the guy that put me onto it. Straps may well do the same, I am not knowledgeable enough to comment really.
I am also going wit Avos based on recommendation.  Grin
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« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2007, 23:08:52 pm »

nice one!  Cool

One final question for ya then, where bouts are you getting the Avo's from? My tinternet skils are pretty poor and i cant seem to find the goods onine!  Sad
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« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2007, 12:30:51 pm »

I am having a 19 mm bolt put through the rear suspension arm. Pete @ Funkenblitz is the guy that put me onto it. Straps may well do the same, I am not knowledgeable enough to comment really.
I am also going wit Avos based on recommendation.  Grin

Nope , we are welding up the rebound stops , using a 19mm NUT , to gauge the correct amount of height required added to the lug that the spring-plate rests on , with the suspension unloaded .
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« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2007, 15:15:45 pm »

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Nope , we are welding up the rebound stops , using a 19mm NUT , to gauge the correct amount of height required added to the lug that the spring-plate rests on , with the suspension unloaded .

thats what i thought!!  Wink

Think thats what Si (aka Cider, aka 67screamer) was trying to explain to me the other night, and i must admit, it went straight over my head then too!!!!!  Shocked Shocked Grin

He's coming up mine tonight, i'll get him to draw pictures this time!
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« Reply #14 on: February 27, 2007, 19:40:45 pm »

Stock up front and AVO in the rears. 1.51 ft time on DOT tires so, YES, I like AVO.
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« Reply #15 on: February 27, 2007, 22:15:28 pm »

Stock up front and AVO in the front. 1.51 ft time on DOT tires so, YES, I like AVO.


So you have Stock and AVO up front then Tongue

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« Reply #16 on: February 27, 2007, 22:54:58 pm »

i've got a pair of koni yellow rears and ce 90/10s on the front, launches nice and hard and handles like my old KX250 on the road Shocked , great fun!!
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« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2007, 23:22:39 pm »

Stock up front and AVO in the front. 1.51 ft time on DOT tires so, YES, I like AVO.


So you have Stock and AVO up front then Tongue


Sorry, adjusted now. AVO rears and stock fronts.
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