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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Travis398 on July 23, 2011, 01:53:20 PM

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Option 1: Put that damn thing on votes: 7
Option 2: wait till after the rally votes: 1
Title: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: Travis398 on July 23, 2011, 01:53:20 PM
Is it true you shouldn't take your bike apart the week before the rally?

Or should I break the rule?

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Title: Re: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: Pat Conlon on July 23, 2011, 02:00:06 PM
Do it! You will love that shock. While it's the single most expensive mod we can do for our FJ's it's, IMHO, the most effective. You will see....
Title: Re: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: Flyover Country Joe on July 23, 2011, 03:39:50 PM
To put on a Penske???? What was the question again? :good:
                                                                              Joe
1990 Bruise
Title: Re: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: SlowOldGuy on July 23, 2011, 04:01:27 PM
Way worth the risk!  Be sure to grease those shock mounts while you're in there.

DavidR.
Title: Re: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: racerman_27410 on July 23, 2011, 10:30:01 PM
you mean its not on yet ?


get'er done and enjoy the rally ride !


KOokaloo!
Title: Re: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: Mark Olson on July 24, 2011, 11:57:39 AM
It should be in by now  :morning1:

the reservoir fits nice on the right side frame rail under the side cover.

you will find you don,t need to adjust it after you find the sweet spot.
Title: Re: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: Bob on July 24, 2011, 03:54:18 PM
Well, on a smaller scale, I have six pairs of new EBC brake pads coming for my Harrison front calipers. They'll probably arrive Wednesday. I can install them and do a short test ride after work, then leave Thursday night for Kingston, on my way to the NESR. What can go wrong?   :good2:
Title: Re: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: axiom-r on July 24, 2011, 09:48:45 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on July 23, 2011, 01:53:20 PM
Is it true you shouldn't take your bike apart the week before the rally?

Or should I break the rule?

(http://fjowners.com/gallery/2/486_21_07_11_5_04_35.jpeg)  

Gawd the Penskes are a beautiful piece of craftsmanship aren't they?  Travis what weight spring did you get?  You are going to love that thing. 

tim
Title: Re: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: carsick on July 25, 2011, 12:07:15 AM
Hoho, that looks like a bolt in mod Travis, at least you're not using a sawzall and chop saw like me... and maybe some epoxy too.
Title: Re: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: Travis398 on July 25, 2011, 04:00:38 PM
Quote from: axiom-r on July 24, 2011, 09:48:45 PM
Gawd the Penskes are a beautiful piece of craftsmanship aren't they?  Travis what weight spring did you get?  You are going to love that thing. 

tim

The spring is a 900lb, the 1100's came with an 868lb so I didn't want to go too much more more than that. 900lb was the closest available option.

I guess I underestimated on how much of a difference it would make, I thought my stock shock was pretty good, was I ever wrong.

It feels like a brand new bike, even the roughest roads in the country are smooth going now......................I guess I will be able to keep up with the rally pace

without any problems this year  :mocking: 

Title: Re: Last Minute Rally Projects?
Post by: Pat Conlon on July 25, 2011, 09:10:58 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on July 25, 2011, 04:00:38 PM
....I guess I underestimated on how much of a difference it would make, I thought my stock shock was pretty good, was I ever wrong.
It feels like a brand new bike, even the roughest roads in the country are smooth going now...................... 

Heh heh.... I wish I had a dollar every time I've heard that...... "I *thought* my stock shock was pretty good......"  Enjoy!
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