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Subject: Autocrossing and air shocks
From: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 07 Jul 2003 11:37:09 -0400
I did the corvette air shock conversion a couple months ago and lifted a 
somewhat sagging rear of the car as well as restoring more reasonable camber 
angles.  Its been great for street usage.   But Im hoping to do some 
autocrossing this summer and Im thinking that I will want to bleed some air 
off and start with a little more initial negative camber.  (Actually Im 
even wondering if air shocks are desirable for autocrossing since Im 
guessing that the air pressure only works in the compression direction, and 
adding more air doesnt add to reducing jounce.  Is that at all correct?)

At any rate, the rest of the suspension including tires and wheels is stock 
late 1500.  My goals are basically to have fun and drive my best and if Im 
competitive, well thats great too.  What I dont want to do is to increase 
my times based on a foolish and easily remedied incorrect air pressure in 
the rear shocks.

Any and all advice welcomed!

Thanks as always.

Greg

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