//steve\\ - Round 3
03-26-2013, 12:55 PM
#101
Former Sponsor
RCAs out back are a giant pain. Have to remove the knuckle and take it somewhere so they can be pressed out and in. Plus the added cost. We'll see.
The problem with extended top hats is the shock body diameter would need to be small enough to fit into the new top hat. These Ohlins are fairly large in diameter and definitely wouldn't fit into any extended top hat.
The problem with extended top hats is the shock body diameter would need to be small enough to fit into the new top hat. These Ohlins are fairly large in diameter and definitely wouldn't fit into any extended top hat.
Just need a few measurements.
03-26-2013, 12:59 PM
#102
RCAs out back are a giant pain. Have to remove the knuckle and take it somewhere so they can be pressed out and in. Plus the added cost. We'll see.
The problem with extended top hats is the shock body diameter would need to be small enough to fit into the new top hat. These Ohlins are fairly large in diameter and definitely wouldn't fit into any extended top hat.
The problem with extended top hats is the shock body diameter would need to be small enough to fit into the new top hat. These Ohlins are fairly large in diameter and definitely wouldn't fit into any extended top hat.
Problem solved.
03-26-2013, 01:04 PM
#104
03-26-2013, 01:06 PM
#105
Thread Starter
^That's my plan. For street driving it's not really an issue....just planning for autocross and track time if I get any.
Here is my concern with the extended top hat idea. If you look at the pic below you can see just how short the shock shafts are even fully extended. I have a feeling to get what I want I'd have so little droop that it would take nothing to lift a wheel in a hard corner.
Here is my concern with the extended top hat idea. If you look at the pic below you can see just how short the shock shafts are even fully extended. I have a feeling to get what I want I'd have so little droop that it would take nothing to lift a wheel in a hard corner.
03-26-2013, 01:08 PM
#106
Edit: Ahh yeah I see.
03-26-2013, 01:15 PM
#107
Former Sponsor
^That's my plan. For street driving it's not really an issue....just planning for autocross and track time if I get any.
Here is my concern with the extended top hat idea. If you look at the pic below you can see just how short the shock shafts are even fully extended. I have a feeling to get what I want I'd have so little droop that it would take nothing to lift a wheel in a hard corner.
img]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2/suzukas2000/IMG_3588.jpg[/img]
Here is my concern with the extended top hat idea. If you look at the pic below you can see just how short the shock shafts are even fully extended. I have a feeling to get what I want I'd have so little droop that it would take nothing to lift a wheel in a hard corner.
img]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2/suzukas2000/IMG_3588.jpg[/img]
03-26-2013, 01:16 PM
#108
Thread Starter
Actually the most idea thing to do would be to have replacements for the lower fork in the rear. The area circled in green is just taking up valuable space. If that space could be cut down it would take care of lots of problems all at once. And those lower forks are simply bolted to the lower body section I see at least 3/4" to be cut down and that would be a fairly solid gain.
03-26-2013, 01:17 PM
#109
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by //steve\\' timestamp='1364331966' post='22430308
^That's my plan. For street driving it's not really an issue....just planning for autocross and track time if I get any.
Here is my concern with the extended top hat idea. If you look at the pic below you can see just how short the shock shafts are even fully extended. I have a feeling to get what I want I'd have so little droop that it would take nothing to lift a wheel in a hard corner.
img]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2/suzukas2000/IMG_3588.jpg[/img]
Here is my concern with the extended top hat idea. If you look at the pic below you can see just how short the shock shafts are even fully extended. I have a feeling to get what I want I'd have so little droop that it would take nothing to lift a wheel in a hard corner.
img]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h2/suzukas2000/IMG_3588.jpg[/img]
Are you talking of going up or down? If down I already have the bodies threaded down until they bottom out.
03-26-2013, 07:36 PM
#110
Thread Starter
Exhaust got installed tonight. I'll never enjoy removing the OEM exhaust. Wayy too many hangers. Now I just need I adjust the muffler a but to make it sit centered in the bumper. I think switching two of the hangers around will take care of it.