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Old 03-20-2003 | 09:00 PM
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How about we have these product deisgners come out with an AWD kit for the L
 
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Old 03-20-2003 | 09:03 PM
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Hey Air... Where could i get that roush kit for 675?? does that include everything??
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The only way is to call Eric at Roush. Yes it's complete. If you search for Roush and Eric more info will show up.
 
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Old 03-20-2003 | 10:19 PM
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The "ultimate" system does not exist. If you're looking for "state of the art" you might want to start HERE-

http://www.timskelton.com/lightning/...on.htm#systems

And yes, there is a very definite trade-off between 60' times and road course handling. Just for example, for handling you want a stiffer front sway bar, for 60' times you want no sway bar. Don't know whether Ruslow or the One Lap truck has better handling suspension, but I doubt that either is too practical on a daily driver. Imo my Ruslow 1100# coils are too light for serious road work, much less the Hotchkis 850#, but they are too stiff for most people to accept on a daily driver. Its all about trade offs- what are your goals, how much are you willing to spend, and how much discomfort are you willing to accept.
 
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Old 03-20-2003 | 11:30 PM
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Looks like im going to get the Roush kit...
I take it that I should get the hotchkis sway bars as well?
What about the problem I heard about the bump stops? Where could I buy some?

Last question, how badly will this hurt my 60ft? Is it not worth if if I plan on drag racing later on?
 
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Old 03-20-2003 | 11:45 PM
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There are several different anti sway bars. I think that some are large and hollow, and some are large and solid (heavy).

The kit comes with front bump stops, just swap your old front stops to the rear.

Drag racing may actually improve times because the DS angle allows more power transfer from what I hear.
 
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Old 03-21-2003 | 02:09 AM
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Where can you get the 3way adjustables?
 
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Old 03-21-2003 | 02:26 AM
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I've only found them direct from Penske.

Dan
 
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Old 03-24-2003 | 02:09 PM
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Hi guys. I had a Jason call me and inquire about a kit and the phone number got cut off on my voicemail. I think he said he was a member here. So, if you get this please call me. I don't want anyone to think I'm ignoring them. As always, if you guys have any questions please ask.

Eric at Roush Performance Products
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Old 03-24-2003 | 05:11 PM
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Only Eric from Roush has authorization to sell these kits for 675?

1) How long does this price last?

2) Did they ever get the front springs (or was it shocks?) in?
 
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Old 03-24-2003 | 05:27 PM
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I have been doing some research and have talked to Penske about some very custom 8100 series shocks.

http://www.penskeshocks.com/8100.htm

When I get some more info I will let you know.
 
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Old 03-24-2003 | 05:29 PM
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Originally posted by Don's Bolt
I have been doing some research and have talked to Penske about some very custom 8100 series shocks.

http://www.penskeshocks.com/8100.htm

When I get some more info I will let you know.
would this be a full out drag shock or...?
 
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Old 03-24-2003 | 05:51 PM
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Originally posted by cyntaxx
would this be a full out drag shock or...?
No No my man

These will be a great all around shock.

Great on the street, but can be adjusted for autocross, road courses, or even drag racing. They won't be cheep, but if there is enough interest I might be able to get the price down. Right now for one set you can expect to pay $570 each. I know they are big bucks, but they will be better than anything else out there, and would be real bling bling. HEHE

I sent a e-mail to Steve to see if I can setup a group purchase, untill then I can't say to much more.
 
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Old 03-24-2003 | 05:56 PM
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No No my man

These will be a great all around shock.

Great on the street, but can be adjusted for autocross, road courses, or even drag racing. They won't be cheep, but if there is enough interest I might be able to get the price down. Right now for one set you can expect to pay $570 each. I know they are big bucks, but they will be better than anything else out there, and would be real bling bling. HEHE

I sent a e-mail to Steve to see if I can setup a group purchase, untill then I can't say to much more.
Sounds about right. I had talked to them a while back after seeing the OneLapAmerica truck's setup. (They're running the Penske's on the rear). It was around $1200 then.

Dan
 
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Old 03-24-2003 | 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by thepawn
Sounds about right. I had talked to them a while back after seeing the OneLapAmerica truck's setup. (They're running the Penske's on the rear). It was around $1200 then.

Dan
I made a post in the Group Purchase Forum, if there is enough interest it just might be the shock to use when designing the ulitmate suspension.

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...hreadid=111372
 



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