Super Snake Gets More Suspension Upgrades

[CH53Driver]

Originally Posted by Birdman

That's a lightweight one pump NASCAR jack for fast pit stops.

And this is a problem because?

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

thx SS....

any time

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

And this is a problem because?

The NASCAR jack is up in two strokes which is only used for FAST.

Even NASCAR uses the light weight standard ratio in the garage.

IMO you can get a light weight jack just as good for less.

If you're racing...with pit stops...that have to be fast, that is the jack to have

in a garage which I believe most of the jacking will be done, you need something that can be raised with less effort and more range of control

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

And this is a problem because?

...it cost in excess of $1000 and is not needed in a garage setting.... but evidently not a problem for a money bags like yourself ...

[CH53Driver]

Originally Posted by Birdman

...it cost in excess of $1000 and is not needed in a garage setting.... but evidently not a problem for a money bags like yourself ...

No, I wasn't talking about the price I was talking about the speed! I wouldn't spend a thousand bucks on a jack. I would consider $600 if it was going to last me a lifetime and made in the US...

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

No, I wasn't talking about the price I was talking about the speed! I wouldn't spend a thousand bucks on a jack. I would consider $600 if it was going to last me a lifetime and made in the US...

and ive saved you that much over the last year..


now time to get your garage set up....

[CH53Driver]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

and ive saved you that much over the last year..


now time to get your garage set up....

You saved me speed old man? Well, you are kind of slow in the garage.

Haha, yeah I've been adding up the costs of all the stuff I need: jack, ramps, tool box, more tools, car lift, etc. This is an expensive hobby.

Did you use that gift card yet?

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

You saved me speed old man? Well, you are kind of slow in the garage.

Haha, yeah I've been adding up the costs of all the stuff I need: jack, ramps, tool box, more tools, car lift, etc. This is an expensive hobby.

Did you use that gift card yet?

hahaha..you so funny....

havent yet...but then..you didnt write an amount on it either...dufus..

thx though...

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

thx SS....

Any Time Chief

[Super Snake]

I picked my parts up from having them powder coated today. I took almost 2 weeks but well worth the wait
I thought the harness bar would look good matched to the interior. Also thought the blue would look good on the torque box braces. The sway bars had some scratches and chips that I just couldn't live with. The rear sway bar in the first pix is the stock one... (pix for reference) the Steeda bar was already installed. I removed it for powdercoating. I am very pleased with this process...far better than paint and the cost was quite reasonable.

[Super Snake]

I chose to bolt the torque box braces in. All the hardware aligned perfectly
After driving I cant say that I can feel much difference...guess I'll find out at the next Autocross when she gets thrown around much harder.





The right side is real close to the gas tank.


I actually had to disconnect the parking brake cable to feed it through vs tuck it in as the instructions state.

[Birdman]

Nice SS....For those of us who don't know about it, how about telling us more about the Harness Bar ? How does it install ,what's it do , how do you actually use it etc...?

[Super Snake]

The rear Sway Bar loosens the car up quite a bit... the arss end breaks loose through hard cornering much easier than the stock bar. I cant wait to install the front bar and hopefully tighten her back up. There is a 180 degree moderate turn with about a 2 foot drop in elevation just outside my neighborhood that I test the car on. I have been through this turn 50 or 60 times so I have a real good feel for it. I can usually accelerate through the turn and start feathering when the car enters a 4 wheel drift.The adjustable Dampers should help as well.







More to follow

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by Birdman

Nice SS....For those of us who don't know about it, how about telling us more about the Harness Bar ? How does it install ,what's it do , how do you actually use it etc...?

for those who opt out of a roll bar
it's not like I use the back seat for anything
it is also good for mounting a camera for incar video
Corbeau: Mustang Harness Bar
http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/soloracerdotcom_2056_8400491
Harness Bar and Schroth Harnesses Installed

[Ebonee Princess]

Originally Posted by Super Snake

The rear Sway Bar loosens the car up quite a bit... the arss end breaks loose through hard cornering much easier than the stock bar. I cant wait to install the front bar and hopefully tighten her back up. There is a 180 degree moderate turn with about a 2 foot drop in elevation just outside my neighborhood that I test the car on. I have been through this turn 50 or 60 times so I have a real good feel for it. I can usually accelerate through the turn and start feathering when the car enters a 4 wheel drift.The adjustable Dampers should help as well.

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The new mods look super SS. Great additions
Squeaks gone, better supension...
ready to drive

[Joe G]

Nice looking suspension pieces. You really go all out MC.


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[JTB]

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

No, I wasn't talking about the price I was talking about the speed! I wouldn't spend a thousand bucks on a jack. I would consider $600 if it was going to last me a lifetime and made in the US...

Still big Hay for a Jack CH...

[bluoval1118]

Great looking gear. Let me know how it performs. Suspension is next on my list

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by TOMMY GUN

Remember, Joe is a dufus.

Looks good SS, I remember when mine looked that clean.

Hard to keep it that way.

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But he makes a good pizza

Thanks

Yes it is...the car spends a lot of time on jack stands. I made an attempt to get the wife a 4 post lift for Mother's Day... Not sure why that didnt go over well????

Originally Posted by bluoval1118

Great looking gear. Let me know how it performs. Suspension is next on my list

Thanks
I hope to start the front tomorrow. I like doing one mod at a time so I can evaluate the change

[gr8snkbite]

looks great SS...keep it up...

i think joe forgot his glasses....

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

looks great SS...keep it up...

i think joe forgot his glasses....

Thanks Master Chief
I take it as a complement