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rogue
03-23-2009, 04:51 PM
Quick question for you all.

I'm running Hotchkis subframe connectors, rear lowering leafs and QA1 shocks dialed to the softest setting.

When I pull into a semi-steep driveway at an angle one rear wheel will lift up off the ground and spin a bit. Is this normal for a camaro with a properly stiff chassis or are my leafs not installed correctly. Yes I do have posi.

The rear suspension does seem pretty stiff on the highway, not rock hard but definitely firm. Car does great on the track so maybe its normal?

Just a random thought I figured I'd ask about.
Steve1968LS2
03-23-2009, 05:41 PM
did you tighten down the shakles with the car up on a lift? If so they might be in bind.

With the weight on the wheels loosen the shackles and re-tighten them with the suspension loaded.

Just an idea.
mpozziCPL
03-23-2009, 06:27 PM
Quick question for you all.

I'm running Hotchkis subframe connectors, rear lowering leafs and QA1 shocks dialed to the softest setting.

When I pull into a semi-steep driveway at an angle one rear wheel will lift up off the ground and spin a bit. Is this normal for a camaro with a properly stiff chassis or are my leafs not installed correctly. Yes I do have posi.

The rear suspension does seem pretty stiff on the highway, not rock hard but definitely firm. Car does great on the track so maybe its normal?

Just a random thought I figured I'd ask about.

Yes, pretty much normal ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi
Steve1968LS2
03-23-2009, 06:40 PM
Yes, pretty much normal ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

You guys with your wacky leaf springs... :_paranoid
rogue
03-24-2009, 10:03 AM
You guys with your wacky leaf springs... :_paranoid

Better watch it, Mary might have to start making Penny look bad with those leaf springs of hers :lol:
rogue
03-24-2009, 10:03 AM
Yes, pretty much normal ...

Cheers,
Mary Pozzi

Thanks :thumbsup:
Steve1968LS2
03-24-2009, 04:30 PM
Better watch it, Mary might have to start making Penny look bad with those leaf springs of hers :lol:

Mary could make me look bad in a Yugo.. lol

Her time at the Costa Mesa autocross was tied for best old car with the DSE second gen.