GrabberGT Ev. 5

Discussion in 'Maverick/Comet Projects' started by GrabberGT, Apr 10, 2009.

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    GrabberGT Chris

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    The TCP came with 450. It was fairly stiff. When I changed to the Ridetech C/O's they recommended I try 350 springs so thats what is on it now. Im thinking of going to 400's but nothing more. Especially now that I have a 1-1/8 sway bar.
     
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    Chris, I'm curious to know what length spring they gave you. I've never had someone run such a lightweight 9" spring (what we send) on the front of a Maverick before. That said, it does make sense to run it softer with such a big sway bar.

    You must be getting some wicked front stick and/or very little in the rear to need such a big sway bar up front. I know we have talked about it a couple times but that still blows my mind, ha!
     
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    GrabberGT Chris

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    12". 5" travel shocks.
     
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    GrabberGT Chris

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    I got it and it is soooo cool!!!!!!! :thumbs2: Photos coming soon.
     
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    GrabberGT Chris

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    They are 12" 350 lb springs on the front. Shocks have 5" travel. The rear are 12" 225 lb springs with 5" travel shocks. I may go to 400 lb springs on the front but the ride is really nice right now. With the 450 lb springs I had, the car was pretty stiff. To the point were talking was a little encumbered while cruising.
     
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    GrabberGT Chris

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    GrabberGT Chris

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    Got my new hood scoop mounted. Looks awesome. I need to figure out a grill screen to finish it off though.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Oh yeah!!! :thumbs2:
     
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    wow, nice. are you making that scoop functional?
     
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    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    that looks awesome
    hows the motor situation coming along?
     
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    As I posted in the scoop thread, very nice!!!!! :thumbs2:
     
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    Glad I found this thread! Your car is my inspiration for my build. Although it won't be as well built as yours for awhile! Lol.
     
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    I'm glad That I donated the comet scoop so this can be produced... It looks awsome....
     
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    Food for thought for after you get your motor sorted out. This trick always helped out any car I ran on the drag strip. Get a set of quick disconnect sway bar links for the front and unhook them at the strip for better 60 foot times…
     

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