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XV Level 1 Suspension #46365
10/13/07 07:57 AM
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Just got back from the Pocono Raceway (PA) road coarse event. I can't believe the huge difference the XV suspension upgrade made to my cars handling over stock. Car rides nice, no body roll, a real pleasure to drive!! Even in the rain.

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Glad to hear it. Sounds like a fun event to boot. Do you any pictures?


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Just got back from the Pocono Raceway (PA) road coarse event. I can't believe the huge difference the XV suspension upgrade made to my cars handling over stock. Car rides nice, no body roll, a real pleasure to drive!! Even in the rain.




Did you do the total level 1 or what individual mods??

Any pictures of your car out there???

I didn't see any pictures of a T/A in the other thread on General.

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I don't have any stills of the car but my passenger took videos as I was driving. I did see someone with a red Ferrari jacket taking pics.
I installed the complete level 1 kit. Doesn't make sense to me to just install some of the kit.

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I don't have any stills of the car but my passenger took videos as I was driving. I did see someone with a red Ferrari jacket taking pics.
I installed the complete level 1 kit.




What tires and rims did you end up with?

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I bought new Radial T/A's on 15" ralley wheels. I didn't have time to look into 18" wheels. I would have much preferred to run 18'S.

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I bought new Radial T/A's on 15" ralley wheels. I didn't have time to look into 18" wheels. I would have much preferred to run 18'S.




How wide?

I lot of guys like the 17's so you get a little more tire "thickness" and reduced wieght. 18" might be necessary for certain Disk kits. I don't know of brake kit's that require 18" except for Feet's setup?? Do the XV brakes need 18"??

Maybe with the addition backspace allowed with 18" you could run 295/35/18's up front. That would be sweet. Are you planning that wide up front??

275/40/17 has great selection of tires that are less expensive than the 18's.

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I have 255/60 up front. 17's look like a good idea. Haven't gotten to the brake set up yet.

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Level I does not touch the brakes/wheels/tires. Naturally a modern 17/18 just makes it work better.

I'm glad it all worked out for you, and yes there was professional photography, we'll see some pix in the coming days hopefully.

Thanks again for coming out!

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Level I does not touch the brakes/wheels/tires. Naturally a modern 17/18 just makes it work better.
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Actually this could be sorta neat and informative.....

I'd like to hear Rare TA's comments after he just installs different rims and tires. That would be a neat comparision to see just what the different tires alone do.

Rare TA, please keep us in the loop on your future upgrades.

RareTA, any installation pictures??

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What size are those torsion bars ? Just curious .

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Is it top secret national security or what ?

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We have proprietary spring rates on all components thats all.

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I'd like to hear Rare TA's comments after he just installs different rims and tires. That would be a neat comparision to see just what the different tires alone do.

Rare TA, please keep us in the loop on your future upgrades.

As soon as I upgrade to better wheels and tires I will let you all know.

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Here's some shot's of John's T/A in action








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What size are those torsion bars ? Just curious .




If you look very closely at any of their advertising, they appear to be 1.12 to 1.16 in diameter.

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What size are those torsion bars ? Just curious .




If you look very closely at any of their advertising, they appear to be 1.12 to 1.16 in diameter.




All of our torsion bars are over 1" diameter and we have them matched in size for both B and E body, and for big block and small block as well for each platform. Just to clarify, we have a different bar size defined for each of those four applications.

Leaf spring rates are significantly lighter than any of the stock offerings and are de-arched. Again, we have different leaf spring rates for B and E body.

Our shocks are custom valved to match the torsion bar and leaf spring packages on each platform, based upon four post, actual track testing and on road (street) testing. Shocks are high pressure monotube, w/ aluminum bodies.

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Just got back from the Pocono Raceway (PA) road coarse event. I can't believe the huge difference the XV suspension upgrade made to my cars handling over stock. Car rides nice, no body roll, a real pleasure to drive!! Even in the rain.



I thought you had stock suspension. No wonder you had the confidence to go all out in front of me.
XV did a great job b/c I couldn't believe with 15's you were tearing up that wet track so well...So now, is it the suspension or the driver
When you get some lower profile tires for next year your not going to want to trailer your car anymore b/c it's going to be soooo much fun driving it.
Ladies and gentlemen I believe we have our first trailer queen convert
Who else is ready to join the dark side

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Just got back from the Pocono Raceway (PA) road coarse event. I can't believe the huge difference the XV suspension upgrade made to my cars handling over stock. Car rides nice, no body roll, a real pleasure to drive!! Even in the rain.




The car looks great!!

I'm curious - what was your previous "stock" suspension? Was it still set up as per 1970 factory specs?

My 1971 Satellite Sebring uses 205 lb/inch torsion bars, polygraphite everywhere, fast ratio pitman/idler, 1 1/8" sway bar, KYB's, Rick E's disk brake swap, and a firm feel steering box. I'm considering upgrading to XV, but I'm wondering what kind of improvement I can expect given my current setup.

Thanks.

- Jim

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