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Old 12-13-2018, 11:55 AM   #1
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Default Re: H-I-J '76 Nova re-fit.

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When I purchased the car the shocks were full loose so I put them back the same way, I can see where a stiffer shock setting would calm it down a bit.
Before good shocks were available, road race or dirt track 50/50 shocks were the answer. Very stiff.
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Old 12-13-2018, 12:35 PM   #2
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Before good shocks were available, road race or dirt track 50/50 shocks were the answer. Very stiff.
Gonna need a log book.
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Old 12-13-2018, 12:59 PM   #3
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Interesting from 28 to 32 seconds. -Al

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Old 12-13-2018, 05:27 PM   #4
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Yeah, pretty much rode on the ground all the way down.
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Old 12-13-2018, 06:22 PM   #5
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Look at the right rear tire marks left --looks like it was waffling the tire plus he was up on the bars for a long distance too
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Look at the right rear tire marks left --looks like it was waffling the tire plus he was up on the bars for a long distance too
And most importantly... it was hauling ***!!!!
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Absolutely-- Any idea of an ET on that pass???
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Old 12-15-2018, 06:22 AM   #8
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And most importantly... it was hauling ***!!!!
Yeah, but A is a long way from I.

Let us know how the new rear shocks work out for you.
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