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Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-05-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,293
Posted By marolf101x
You can run the car without a front sway bar. ....

You can run the car without a front sway bar. . .though I'd not push it too hard.
Our front sway bar link is roughly 11" long.
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-27-2016, 07:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,341
Posted By marolf101x
X25, You stated, "my first priority is...

X25,

You stated, "my first priority is always handling".
If that's true then wider tires trumps the minute changes in geometry I'm talking here.
Just as with the old cars, GM designed them as...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-25-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,341
Posted By marolf101x
X25, Geometry Changes due to modified lower...

X25,
Geometry Changes due to modified lower mount:
Making the strut clevis longer changes mainly the angle of the strut, and thereby spring rate and steering difficulty. However, it's so slight of...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-23-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,341
Posted By marolf101x
FunkedOut, While testing this system prior to...

FunkedOut,
While testing this system prior to release Danny Popp was driving the Lingenfelter L28 car. I had a set up I liked, but he asked if we could set it up with -2.2 degrees negative camber...
Forum: Wheels and Tires Talk Sponsored by The Tire Rack 04-22-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,341
Posted By marolf101x
to gain clearance between the spring and the tire...

to gain clearance between the spring and the tire in any situation you have to do the following:

1-wheel offset must be DEAD NUTS on if you are running as wide a wheel/tire as possible (if the...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-29-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 47,967
Posted By marolf101x
CDB95Z28, On 2/29 I sent the following via PM: ...

CDB95Z28,
On 2/29 I sent the following via PM:
"I agree, they do look bent.
Please call the sales line and get a RMA (return merchandise authorization).
Send them in, and we should replace them...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 02-22-2016, 01:38 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 47,967
Posted By marolf101x
Yes, those are the graphs I intended to post. I...

Yes, those are the graphs I intended to post.
I apologize I should have explained it a little better.
The "strut" one is for the front strut on the Camaro.
The "front" one is the rear shock (due...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-01-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,479
Posted By marolf101x
"Are the bushings solid? What type of material?" ...

"Are the bushings solid? What type of material?"

Yes, they are solid. Delrin with Teflon, same as most of our control arm bushings. Provides self lubricating bushing that does not require...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 04-13-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,544
Posted By marolf101x
I sent a PM in response to your message. ...

I sent a PM in response to your message. However, I'll put it out here so everyone sees it.

My guess is that there was debris present when the adjuster was installed, and that debris is stopping...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 04-13-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,544
Posted By marolf101x
Please try this: -Rotate the knobs to full...

Please try this:
-Rotate the knobs to full stiff (clockwise).
-rotate them to full soft (counter clockwise) and count the clicks as you have done, but also complete revolutions of the knob (so did...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 08-07-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,000
Posted By marolf101x
If you go with an AirPod you only need the...

If you go with an AirPod you only need the 3-gallon version, so the smaller one in this pic:
http://www.ridetech.com/store/images/detailed/0/airpodd.gif...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 08-07-2014, 06:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,547
Posted By marolf101x
If you are being kicked out of the seat upon...

If you are being kicked out of the seat upon hitting the bump, the issue is likely a high compression rate. For street driven vehicles I like to valve the shocks/struts really soft on compression...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 08-07-2014, 06:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,000
Posted By marolf101x
The Shockwave install (patented air spring and...

The Shockwave install (patented air spring and shock combination) is just as simple as any coil over install. . . unbolt the OE struts, bolt in the new Shockwaves.

When you use the AirPod...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-18-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,892
Posted By marolf101x
Each front strut, complete weighs 14.25 lbs.

Each front strut, complete weighs 14.25 lbs.
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-01-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,329
Posted By marolf101x
shock settings are a personal preference so I...

shock settings are a personal preference so I cannot tell you where to set them where you will love it. I like to start about 20-22 out and go for a drive. If I need to adjust I make a big change, 10...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 07-01-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 47,967
Posted By marolf101x
I'm on vacation and dont have the preload specs...

I'm on vacation and dont have the preload specs in front of me. However it doesn't really matter as the preload amount depends on desired ride height and vehicle weight.
So to do this correctly you...
Forum: Camaro 1LE Forum 06-27-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,300
Posted By marolf101x
Actually, we have triple adjustable units (high...

Actually, we have triple adjustable units (high and low speed compression as well as rebound). They can be found here:
http://www.ridetech.com/store/2010-up-chevy-camaro-coilover-system-level-3.html
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-17-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,129
Posted By marolf101x
So long as the BMR brace has the same hole size...

So long as the BMR brace has the same hole size as the OE sheet metal, and the countersunk bolts for the BMR STB don't hit our lower mount, you can just run longer bolts through our upper mount to...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-13-2014, 07:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,129
Posted By marolf101x
Depending on the spacing of the BMR bolts you...

Depending on the spacing of the BMR bolts you could just drill and tap our lower plate which would securely hold everything together.
Then, with some countersunk bolts you could put the strut cap on...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 06-12-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,129
Posted By marolf101x
You may also consider countersinking the STB. ...

You may also consider countersinking the STB. This would allow the STB to be flush so our upper mounts sit flat against the STB.

One thing to note. . .our upper mount has a ledge on it that keeps...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-21-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,190
Posted By marolf101x
I have not made a fitment to the Pedders camber...

I have not made a fitment to the Pedders camber plates. I won't do so until I have parts I can physically put together to verify it all works (our customers are not beta testers. . .they expect top...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-21-2014, 06:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,755
Posted By marolf101x
Why pay for install? If you can unbolt the OE...

Why pay for install?
If you can unbolt the OE struts/shocks, bolt in new ones, run some air line, and find switched power (ignition source), you can install an air ride suspension.
Our AirPod makes...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-13-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,877
Posted By marolf101x
For 3D cut-a-way models of the Ridetech camber...

For 3D cut-a-way models of the Ridetech camber plate see this thread, post 56:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336414&highlight=ridetech&page=3

Let me know if you have any...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-13-2014, 06:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,234
Posted By marolf101x
We've been using our Posi-Links for years with...

We've been using our Posi-Links for years with great success:
12mm:
http://www.ridetech.com/store/12-mm-elbow.html
http://www.ridetech.com/store/12-mm-straight.html

10mm:...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 05-13-2014, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,877
Posted By marolf101x
Our coil over kit has a camber plate. . .just not...

Our coil over kit has a camber plate. . .just not exactly what most people consider a camber plate. It's much more attractive yet allows you to offset the upper strut mount to gain more negative...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 04-17-2014, 06:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,976
Posted By marolf101x
Nighthawk, I read a review on the RideTech...

Nighthawk,

I read a review on the RideTech about noise complaints? Is this common?
-I've driven a lot of vehicles and I don't think the noise increase with our coil overs is at all noticeable. ...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 04-15-2014, 07:18 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,230
Posted By marolf101x
LOL! How many sets of Forgelines do you want to...

LOL! How many sets of Forgelines do you want to see that are now all the same color?

I just received our first shipment of production intent triple adjustable struts from Fox the other day. ...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 04-10-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 47,967
Posted By marolf101x
My5th, In an earlier post you stated, "In...

My5th,
In an earlier post you stated, "In addition to the Ridetechs I had Jordan replace the Pedders bushing inserts with the Prothane solid urethane bushings"

Which bushings did you replace? ...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 04-03-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 47,967
Posted By marolf101x
Though increased NVH can be measured with data...

Though increased NVH can be measured with data acquisition devices for most of us it's the "butt and ear dyno" that tells us what noise level we'll accept. As such, each and every person is...
Forum: Suspension / Brakes / Chassis 03-31-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 47,967
Posted By marolf101x
what's different with the BMR lower arm?

what's different with the BMR lower arm?
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