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suspension setup for off road ta22
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Tue, 03 September 2002 08:30
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now i know alot of this forum is based on 'street' performance, but i, being a bit of a country bumpkin, spend most of my time driving my ta22 down old fire tracks and what not. This is really fun (in my opinion) except my car has stock suspension. It really gets hammered hard on alot of the rocky roads i go down and i can feel its really taking its toll on it. Is there anyone here that has any knowledge/suggestions for a suspension setup for these conditions?
ANY advice would be appreciated 
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Tue, 03 September 2002 23:03
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Get really good shocks... 
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: suspension setup for off road ta22
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Wed, 04 September 2002 00:42
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What was that Nark? So they don't break 
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Wed, 04 September 2002 00:44
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heheh Yep...
I've had shocks die twice on me now... Both times have been after I've been hammering it on dirt...
But yeah, good shocks will control the car much better so will give you more control of the car.
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Location:
Adelaide
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July 2002
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Re: suspension setup for off road ta22
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Wed, 04 September 2002 05:45
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control is definatly what it needs. a many o times has it been spun out down embankments and into paddocks lol. stoopid throttle steering on clay lol
thanks for the feedback btw, i was a little unsure if anyone would reply.
just one question, you say good shocks, i take it ones that will withstand alot of punishment?
overall, should be i looking for soft or hard suspension? i figure softer because it do go down some rocky roads, but will that reduce the overall control of the car?
o and prolly as uve worked out, im not to knowledgable on cars (well mechanically lol), so is there any recommends for a certain set of shocks? brand? model?
thanks again!
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Wed, 04 September 2002 05:48
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When I lowered my car with upgraded springs and shocks, I figured the car would be terrible on dirt.
To my surprise, it became an absolute joy to drive on dirt! It's incredibly nimble and controllable.
Basically, firm springs help by keeping your car flat while firm shocks control everything that the bumps throw at you.
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Location:
Adelaide
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July 2002
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Re: suspension setup for off road ta22
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Wed, 04 September 2002 06:18
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well there is no way in hell i can lower my car,it bottoms out enough as is lol
thanks for the technical info tho!
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Location:
Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: suspension setup for off road ta22
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Wed, 04 September 2002 23:16
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You don't need to lower your car to get firmer shocks....
You can keep it the same height, or even raise it with firmer springs. The centre of gravity won't be as low so it won't handle as well, but better that than hitting a rock and ripping half your car from under you!
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Location:
Adelaide
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July 2002
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Re: suspension setup for off road ta22
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Thu, 05 September 2002 09:21
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yer i know i dont have to change the height. im close to being clueless, but not quite ;P
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