SRT8 Road Racing Mods

Discussion in 'Autocross/Road Racing' started by Bud, Jun 24, 2008.

  1. Bud

    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    I don't think the F1's or Invo's suck generally....just compared to the V's and ONLY in the handling dept. In the comfort department I'd have to give the advantage to the Invo's. The ride is really soft and I can dial up my damping settings on the KW's and the ride still feels soft/comfortable. Honestly, they may be a good tire for you with the Mopar coilovers. The V's and F1's are NOT uncomfortable by any means...just not as comfy as the Invo's.
     
  2. nevinsrt

    nevinsrt Getaway driver for hire

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    im happy with my used tires that i get every month
    hell on my setup its not comfy to drive my car.
    and the tires last just one month on my neg 2 deg camber setup.
    i need to get different camber bolts i need more neg camber in my setup, atleast neg 3.
     
  3. Cheatek

    Cheatek SRT once, SRT always

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    Gotcha, thanks Rick. The thing I'm thinking is like I said before on the setup ... the F1s took the stock suspension to it's limits, it was a good match. Not anymore, now I feel the Mopar suspension has taken the F1s to their limits and I need a better tire to fully reap the benefits of the Mopar suspension. Does that make sense? That's what I think anyway. So the V's next time then it is. 275s all the way around??

    Hey Rick, this is still kinda on topic ... what's the benefits of having wider tires in the rear? I've heard many things over the years but do you know the actual reason?? Handling wise that is.
     
  4. Bud

    Bud GG EVO IX MR

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    Scott, check out this thread I started a while back. Having wider tires in the rear gives you a larger contact patch (grip) while "launching" coming out of turns.http://www.srtconnection.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7509 It will explain it better than I can.
     
  5. dms

    dms LX Suspension Specialist

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    You will get more benefit and control from a Pedders system, than all of the components you mentioned combined.


    Best of luck and be safe

    mike
    dms
     
  6. MOL

    MOL SHOW & PERFORMANCE

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    really
     
  7. dms

    dms LX Suspension Specialist

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    REALLY

    Mike
    dms
     
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    MOL SHOW & PERFORMANCE

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    can i buy the bushings seperate or do i have to have one of there installers do the job for me?
     
  9. dms

    dms LX Suspension Specialist

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    You can buy them separately. the most important ones in order for roadracing:
    1. EP1172 LX Rear Cradle Bushes
    2. EP6567 LX Front Radius Rod Bush
    3. EP6570 LX Front Upper Control Arm Bush Adjustable Camber
    4. EP7277 LX Rear Camber link
    5. EP7276 LX Rear Radius Arm Upper Standard Bush kit
    6. EP7281 LX Rear Trailing Arm Lower Front Bush
    7. EP7282 LX Rear Toe Link Bush
    8. EP7283 LX Rear Trailing Arm Lower Rear Bush
    9. EP2113 LX Bump Steer Correction Kit
    10. EP4107 LX Front Lower Shock Mount
    11. EP6568 LX Front Lower Control Arm Bush
    The upper control arm bushings will give you camber adjustability as will as increased control. You can add some nice negative cambers.
    I do assume you are running drop coils and better dampers. If not,
    here is what you should get from Pedders:
    2940 LX Front Lowering Coil approximate 50mm drop
    2940 LX Front Lowering Coil approximate 50mm drop
    141206 GSR LX GSR Rear Shock
    141206 GSR LX GSR Rear Shock
    144304 GSR LX GSR Front Strut
    144304 GSR LX GSR Front Strut
    7026R LX Rear Coil Approximate 45 mm drop
    7026R LX Rear Coil Approximate 45 mm drop

    You can go to our Pedders site. click on the LX on the top of the home page and learn all kinds of stuff for the LX.
    thanks
    mike
    dms
     
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    MOL SHOW & PERFORMANCE

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    i am running bags but would like to tighten it up for high speed freeway driving.
     
  11. dms

    dms LX Suspension Specialist

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    I really love the way a lowered Magnum looks!!

    mike
    dms