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 MA/RA/TA6* shock angles for F code IRS
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Tue, 01 November 2005 05:16
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Right, at the point of putting coilovers into the rear of my Starlet with the TA63 diff setup. What I need to know is what the approximate factory angle for the rear shocks is so we can copy this with the new turrets that are going in. Current plan is to cut the front towers from a spare KE70 and use them in the rear of the Starlet/Carina floorpan, just need to set the approximate angle we want for them.
If any one else has installed coilovers into their car, would really appreciate any pics you can share. Need to get this sorted before the car can go away to get the cage installed.
Callum
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Re: MA/RA/TA6* shock angles for F code IRS
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Wed, 02 November 2005 04:23
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Where are all the MA61 owners hiding?
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: MA/RA/TA6* shock angles for F code IRS
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Wed, 02 November 2005 13:00
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I wouldn't have thought the angle of the shocks is terribly important? It doesn't directly affect suspension geometry.
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Re: MA/RA/TA6* shock angles for F code IRS
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Wed, 02 November 2005 21:17
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Intention is to use the KE70 front strut tops since I know they will handle the weight, want to set these at the right angle so that the loads are pretty parallel with the force being applied. Car will be used on some pretty rough surfaces so don't want to put unecessary side loading on the shock shaft/strut top. Unfortunately, unless I want to move the bottom mounts inwards then can't really get them vertical which would be the ideal way to do it. Will brace bottom mount, but relocating defeats the purpose of keeping as many factory parts as possible.
Callum
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