90-10 shocks on a street/strip car
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12/18/10 11:49 PM
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I got a deal on some 90/10 front shocks for my Savoy and was wondering how they drive on the street Any real world stories of ill handling nightmares Thanks Gus
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Re: 90-10 shocks on a street/strip car
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12/19/10 12:07 AM
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I agree, especially if the streets around your town are "so-so". There's one dip in the local area that I normally slow down for, even with the "street" shocks on. Well this one time, just after the last 1/4 mile outing, I forgot to slow down a little at this particular bump. Still had the Caltrac shocks up front. Bad choice. I now have a small wad of JB weld covering a crack in the oil pan . Live and learn I guess. codfish
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Re: 90-10 shocks on a street/strip car
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12/19/10 12:11 AM
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if one front tire hit a dip that shock extends and stays that way. i drove around and raced for years with drilled out shocks on the front. when i put calverts on, i really had to get use to it
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Re: 90-10 shocks on a street/strip car
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12/19/10 12:18 AM
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My shocks on the car now are worn out,they been on the car since I got it almost 20 years ago and they are very loose. I got them cheap enough so if I don't like them they will go on the swap shelf. Gus
64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60
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Re: 90-10 shocks on a street/strip car
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12/19/10 12:28 AM
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My shocks on the car now are worn out,they been on the car since I got it almost 20 years ago and they are very loose. I got them cheap enough so if I don't like them they will go on the swap shelf. Gus
Why not get some nice adjustables and forget the freebies... plus a nice set is better on the track let alone the road
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Re: 90-10 shocks on a street/strip car
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12/19/10 12:47 AM
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Ive used CEs and Calverts on the street. Both drive and act just fine for me. I have no complaints and see no difference between a regular shock.
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Re: 90-10 shocks on a street/strip car
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12/19/10 05:52 AM
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i dont understand the 90/10 concerns in general. These are on 60's/70's ancient , heavy muscle cars. You want a great ride on rough streets = get a 2009 whatever. I drive my dart around on occasion with open headers , a perpetually dragging trans blanket , slicks , skinny fronts , etc.... its a Freakin blast . thats what its about to me. On a side note-- the Calvert front shocks extend WAYYYYYY easier than any 90/10 shock ive ever had. Before i put mine on I set them on the bench and pulled each apart by hand - summit vs Calvert. No comparison.
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Re: 90-10 shocks on a street/strip car
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12/19/10 08:06 AM
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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We have them on the 65 and te kids 62.The ride isnt like an Imp but its not bad.My kid has probally 15K on his.I have about 3 K on mine.Rocky
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