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Old 07-30-04, 06:59 PM
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gab 8 way adjustable shock settings for drag racing

just wondering what settings would help the car perform better on the track. it's a 93 FD with H&R springs with gab 8 way adjustable shocks. i was thinking of having the fronts at 8 and the rears somewhere around 3. any suggestions?
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You want the rears as soft as possible. Let the car squat all it wants without hitting the bumpstops.
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so set it at 1?
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Originally Posted by Scr3wU5hutUp
so set it at 1?
Try that first. If it hits the bumpstops at launch go to 2, etc.
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thanks for the help. i'll tell my sister's bf next time. this time we set it at 8 f and 3 r. got a 1.77 60ft and an 1/8th mile time best of 8.1 @ 84.9.
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Is this with 550/450# springs? That is a pretty good 60 foot time.
MPH seems like the car is pretty stock.

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sorry, i don't know the specs on the spring rates. all i know is that they're black =P
as for modifications, he has the usual bolt-ons but its not tuned very well.

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