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I transposed an internal droop limiter number for actual damper dimensions. With the shorter front, you would have 10mm less droop, and gain 10mm in bump travel, stroke will remain the same @ 118mm. This should work if the additional length of the clevis will clear your sway bar. I saw your e-mail this am and will get back to you today.
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Originally Posted by IntegraR0064' timestamp='1358397168' post='22272454
Beau finally got back to me, he apparently had the flu.
He said he could extend the clevis so it's 4.6" to the canister from the clevis bolt centerline and maintain stroke while lessening droop by 50mm, which he thought was alright.
He said he could extend the clevis so it's 4.6" to the canister from the clevis bolt centerline and maintain stroke while lessening droop by 50mm, which he thought was alright.
As I posted above I think that clevis length would clear but it would be ridiculously close so I'd feel more comfortable reworking the sway bar, unless I have any surprises trying to do that in which case we can discuss more. I really appreciate your willingness to work with me on that though. Looking forward to seeing your reply to my email.
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Originally Posted by Beau@Performance Shock, Inc.' timestamp='1358530143' post='22275876
[quote name='IntegraR0064' timestamp='1358397168' post='22272454']
Beau finally got back to me, he apparently had the flu.
He said he could extend the clevis so it's 4.6" to the canister from the clevis bolt centerline and maintain stroke while lessening droop by 50mm, which he thought was alright.
Beau finally got back to me, he apparently had the flu.
He said he could extend the clevis so it's 4.6" to the canister from the clevis bolt centerline and maintain stroke while lessening droop by 50mm, which he thought was alright.
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No, you will loos 10mm of droop and gain 10mm of bump....the stroke remains the same.
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Originally Posted by IntegraR0064' timestamp='1358547071' post='22276626
[quote name='Beau@Performance Shock, Inc.' timestamp='1358530143' post='22275876']
[quote name='IntegraR0064' timestamp='1358397168' post='22272454']
Beau finally got back to me, he apparently had the flu.
He said he could extend the clevis so it's 4.6" to the canister from the clevis bolt centerline and maintain stroke while lessening droop by 50mm, which he thought was alright.
[quote name='IntegraR0064' timestamp='1358397168' post='22272454']
Beau finally got back to me, he apparently had the flu.
He said he could extend the clevis so it's 4.6" to the canister from the clevis bolt centerline and maintain stroke while lessening droop by 50mm, which he thought was alright.
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No, you will loos 10mm of droop and gain 10mm of bump....the stroke remains the same.
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Out of curiosity, would the extended clevis be an additional cost option or just something to specify when ordering? I've been interested in an Ankeny bar for a while and weighing the damper options.
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Originally Posted by Beau@Performance Shock, Inc.' timestamp='1358548872' post='22276688
[quote name='IntegraR0064' timestamp='1358547071' post='22276626']
[quote name='Beau@Performance Shock, Inc.' timestamp='1358530143' post='22275876']
[quote name='IntegraR0064' timestamp='1358397168' post='22272454']
Beau finally got back to me, he apparently had the flu.
He said he could extend the clevis so it's 4.6" to the canister from the clevis bolt centerline and maintain stroke while lessening droop by 50mm, which he thought was alright.
[quote name='Beau@Performance Shock, Inc.' timestamp='1358530143' post='22275876']
[quote name='IntegraR0064' timestamp='1358397168' post='22272454']
Beau finally got back to me, he apparently had the flu.
He said he could extend the clevis so it's 4.6" to the canister from the clevis bolt centerline and maintain stroke while lessening droop by 50mm, which he thought was alright.
[/quote]
No, you will loos 10mm of droop and gain 10mm of bump....the stroke remains the same.
[/quote]
Out of curiosity, would the extended clevis be an additional cost option or just something to specify when ordering? I've been interested in an Ankeny bar for a while and weighing the damper options.
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He told me it would be an extra $200 for the extended clevis..so not bad, but it is an extra cost. I assumed that meant $100 per clevis, $200 total, as opposed to $200 per clevis, but verify with him. As I said I'm not sure it will fix the issue, it'll be close, so you'll have to measure for yourself.
The other option is you could rework the bar to angle the bar less outwards, that would work for sure. I'm not sure if Guy would be open to making a special one that angled in more right from the get-go.
FYI I ultimately decided not to get the ohlins and I just bought a new set of Penske 8300s.
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Great thread this, hats off to the main contributors!
I have some questions.
Im currently looking at some of these for my race car.
I have a Saner front bar and wondering if im likely to have any issues with clearance?
Also, as im in the UK id have to order them from Ohlins UK. If i just order a set of TTX for the S2000 im likely to run into the issues Macr had early on.
What fitments do I need to order? I can spec spring rates etc so no issues there, its just the damper type and size.
I have some questions.
Im currently looking at some of these for my race car.
I have a Saner front bar and wondering if im likely to have any issues with clearance?
Also, as im in the UK id have to order them from Ohlins UK. If i just order a set of TTX for the S2000 im likely to run into the issues Macr had early on.
What fitments do I need to order? I can spec spring rates etc so no issues there, its just the damper type and size.
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He told me it would be an extra $200 for the extended clevis..so not bad, but it is an extra cost. I assumed that meant $100 per clevis, $200 total, as opposed to $200 per clevis, but verify with him. As I said I'm not sure it will fix the issue, it'll be close, so you'll have to measure for yourself.
The other option is you could rework the bar to angle the bar less outwards, that would work for sure. I'm not sure if Guy would be open to making a special one that angled in more right from the get-go.
FYI I ultimately decided not to get the ohlins and I just bought a new set of Penske 8300s.
The other option is you could rework the bar to angle the bar less outwards, that would work for sure. I'm not sure if Guy would be open to making a special one that angled in more right from the get-go.
FYI I ultimately decided not to get the ohlins and I just bought a new set of Penske 8300s.
