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Thoughts on Cobalt Front Suspension

Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Was the trick new knuckle that was intended for the SS/TC bit got scrapped by the bean counters this new "revo-strut" system that is being introduced on the new 2011 Buick regal?
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by qwikredline
run the 1.0 bar your ride balance and handling will be perfect... run the 1.25 it will be fine, just pay attention in the rain...dont drive crazy
Thanks for the help, John. I think I will go with the 1.0. then tune from there with tire pressures and my Konis.
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by qwikredline
The steering ratio went to 14.8:1 from 16.5:1 for LSJ. The steering rack and pinion is are the same for all cars.
So when I switch to the G6 knuckles I'll have 14.8:1 steering ratio? ...not sure if I read what you posted right.
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 12:36 AM
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only if you install LNF knuckles. the LSJ steering arm is longest. The competition knuckle has a shorter steering arm. The LNF knuckle is shorter still. I did not calculate the steering ratio for the competition knuckle its not worth the effort....
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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Great article! Very informative.
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Old May 28, 2010 | 01:37 AM
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by qwikredline
only if you install LNF knuckles. the LSJ steering arm is longest. The competition knuckle has a shorter steering arm. The LNF knuckle is shorter still. I did not calculate the steering ratio for the competition knuckle its not worth the effort....
Yeah I just ordered the LNF knuckles, will the LSJ tie rods all work fine?
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Old Apr 29, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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mmmm, PRS suspensions
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Old Sep 13, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Sub'd for later
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Old Nov 20, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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This was one of the best threads on Cobaltss.net. Thanks!
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Old Jun 7, 2014 | 04:45 PM
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Good read.

I've had rwd cars on the track and like a setup that's more prone to oversteer (if it wasn't neutral). But with mine I'm thinking id rather have the opposite. Under steer can be corrected (like stated by john) with carefully backing off the throttle (hopefully not causing liftoff oversteer) and straightening the front wheels slightly. I've seen too many videos of guys in these cars on the track where either liftoff oversteer, suspension setting setup incorrectly (overly stiff rear sway bar), or slight driver error has led to the ass end of the cars coming around. Not that under steer in extreme situations is pretty either, but its more controable in these cars.

I'm running a hardcore rear bar, yyzs (v5) and will be getting konis as well, probably going to run direzza z2s. What's everyone prefer for tire sizes, pressures and shock (koni) settings?

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My bad thought I was replying to the other thread sorry for bumping this

Last edited by Dyn0mitemat; Jun 7, 2014 at 05:02 PM.
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