Does this look wrong to you?
4/7/11, 08:50 AM
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Does this look wrong to you?
I was looking at the eBay listing for LS021, and saw this photo of the rear shock adjuster. To me the top hex looks twisted, does anyone else see this or not?
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I was looking at the eBay listing for LS021, and saw this photo of the rear shock adjuster. To me the top hex looks twisted, does anyone else see this or not?
4/7/11, 12:56 PM
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I would agree with your illustration.
I could imagine that since these shocks are adjustable, the center of the top hex is hollowed out for the adjustment mechanism. This has weakened the part in this area. In production, if the tooling hasn't been adjusted to reduce the amount of torque applied, then the shock could get twisted as seen above.
I would suggest that everyone who has received their cars take a look at the top of your shocks to see if this has happened. If my car was this way, I would want it replaced under warranty because the part could fail the next time I would go to remove the shock for maintenance (or to install camber adjusters?)
I could imagine that since these shocks are adjustable, the center of the top hex is hollowed out for the adjustment mechanism. This has weakened the part in this area. In production, if the tooling hasn't been adjusted to reduce the amount of torque applied, then the shock could get twisted as seen above.
I would suggest that everyone who has received their cars take a look at the top of your shocks to see if this has happened. If my car was this way, I would want it replaced under warranty because the part could fail the next time I would go to remove the shock for maintenance (or to install camber adjusters?)
4/7/11, 02:44 PM
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Near as I can tell, mine look fine. The initial pic looks like the edges are rounded off from an improperly sized wrench/socket and potentially twisted. I think it can be difficult to tell though from a 2D photo.
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4/7/11, 04:56 PM
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I got some trailer work to do, had a problem with shuttering at certain speeds. They put a set of 15 radials on it so I need to go back to 14's and maybe new ramps. As of yet still have not found why it is shuttering. Would like to see other trailer pics.
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Kind of dark out for good pics, but here you go. Feels a bit like a gut punch going without TracKey, but I'm being a spoiled brat. Oh well, it's something to look forward to later this summer. I just don't want to be disappointed in the performance.
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Ideally, we'll go full day Saturday and Sunday morning to get home at a reasonable hour.
4/8/11, 11:34 AM
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I AM EXCITED, and I'm not even going to the track! Get some video/datalog!
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Are you in Port St. Lucie? I am over in Lakeland, and am attending the Chin Motorsports event April 30th-May 1st with my CTS-V. There are a few more openings on Sunday May 1st for Novice drivers, I would highly suggest you come down! It is an absolute blast, Chin hosts a great event, very comfortable pace, you can either take your time or go *****-to-the-wall. You can also get track insurance through Lockton Affinity's HPDE insurance if youre worried about it; It'll be about $250 for the weekend with the value of the Boss 302.