Setting up Cal Tracs

[Scott P3274]

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I'd be hard pressed to identify a situation where you want the compression at max stiffness on a double adjustable rear shock. Try it in the middle for compression.
On extension, start in the middle and progressively adjust towards a stiffer setting. Bad tracks need the extension softer, great tracks can take it stiffer.
Once you have the extension figured out, then you can work on the compression.
But no matter what shock valving you have, get rid of those 26" slicks! Taller is better.

Jeff, Thank you for the input. I will try to get a video of the car leaving and post it so there is more information to diagnose the problme with. I really like the advise on the bad track vs. good track, adjusting with extension. The track I go to is prepped very well for the weekend serise that I can't always attend. The Wednesday night program doesn't get as much attention and is sometimes much worse. I will likely have to adjust the shocks based on the race I am competing in.

I will make your adjustments and keep you posted in the event anyone else can learn from my trial and error.

If you were talking to me about the slicks, I am running 29.5 x 9" slicks. They are bias tires and I may want to try a radial at some point.

Thanks again!
Scott