joe, you are right on the price bu you forgot the "rest of the sotry". the
price includes not only the carrera shocks, but also springs with 10" height
and rates iin 20 lb increments from 175 to 525 lbs. just wanted to be sure
you compared apples to apples. thanks, ted
Joe Curry wrote:
> Ok all you Spit Racers. Spill your guts!!!!
>
> I have been looking for some time at the front of Tiny Tim to see how I could
>manage to lower it an inch or two.
>
> I had previously cut a coil from a pair of GT6 springs and installed Spax
>adjustable shocks. I thought that would make the height just about right.
> To my surprise, it sits exactly the same height as my street Spit. :(
>
> So I started checking around to see what else was available. Talked to Ted
>S. and his Carrera adjustable setu costs $225 per side. Then I talked to
> BPNW (where I bought my SPAX) and they said that SPAX has a front shock with
>adjustable ride height. Oh boy, thought I and took advantage of a
> special deal (100 bucks each).
>
> Today they came in and I installed them. The lowest I can get the front is
>exactly the same height it was. But I can raise it about 2 inches.
> :( Not exactly what I had in mind.
>
> So I ask, what are you guys doing to lower these cars in the front? I
>suppose that I can relocate the shock towers but that would require a lot more
> work that I had in mind. There has to be a simpler and less expensive way
>to accomplish this.
>
> All input will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Regards,
> Joe (C)
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