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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-24-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 16,130
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Re: Check out this trick strut mount from Hunter Motorsports!

Just for giggles...... and to revive a dead dead dead thread...

Still have my 1989 1LE R7U

Still drive it on the street.

Still race it Autoslalom and Time Attack.

Still have the ORIGINAL...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-25-2006, 01:46 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 112,681
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/suspension-chassis...

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/suspension-chassis/335445-cars-17-18-wheels.html
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-28-2005, 07:22 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,996
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Only 4.5" backspace??? You could easily have...

Only 4.5" backspace??? You could easily have 5.5" with that wheel... I wouldn't run any spacers at all. Get the wheels tucked into the fenders more, and it won't hit the front of the wheel well. ...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-28-2005, 06:53 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,996
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

It is only necessary to use the bearing mount...

It is only necessary to use the bearing mount adhesive if there is insufficient press-fit to hold the bearing securely in place. If the bearing is moving in the register at all, it will loosen up...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-28-2005, 03:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,996
Posted By Hunter Motorsports



Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-28-2005, 03:22 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,996
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

The bearings you have should be pretty much...

The bearings you have should be pretty much bullet-proof, but the bearing is not the problem... The problem is that the press-fit of the bearing in the housing is gone. The bearing was supposed to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-27-2005, 04:08 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,996
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Dewey, We hope to make it down to PIR to...

Dewey,

We hope to make it down to PIR to race, but we may not be bringing the old Vette... Building a new one for GT1 - old one may be sold... we will see.

I am going to try and make it to...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-27-2005, 02:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,996
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

iansane, No drooling allowed, please. ...

iansane,

No drooling allowed, please. Look, but no spooge. :-)

The wheels are from Complete Custom Wheel in Florida.

They are all 18" X 11" wide. The backspace is the same on all 4...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
12-26-2005, 04:02 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 35,996
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

18X11 - All 4 corners.

18X11 - All 4 corners.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-03-2004, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,107
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Re: Suspension

Re - wheel spacers :rolleyes:
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/showthread.php?s=&threadid=218761 Read last post

And 17X9.5" will fit no problem on all 4 corners.

If you are going to spend...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-22-2004, 07:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

I'll second what Chicken said - those old iron...

I'll second what Chicken said - those old iron calipers for the rear are CRAP! They have a large piston (too large IMO) and they always seem to retract themselves a bit which causes the long pedal....
Forum: DIY PROM
01-21-2004, 08:56 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 31,153
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Exactly - the BIN files are correct - and they...

Exactly - the BIN files are correct - and they are named correctly - it is the .TXT file attached to each bin that is incorrect. The TXT files need to be switched - thats all.
Forum: DIY PROM
01-21-2004, 12:05 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 31,153
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

The text files attached with eack bin are...

The text files attached with eack bin are backwards - the one for "S-AUJP-CCP" should be for "S-AUJP" and vice versa.

S-AUJP DOES NOT have any canister purge.

S-AUJP-CCP has all cannister...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-17-2004, 06:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,048
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Wheel spacers of the slip-on type are just fine -...

Wheel spacers of the slip-on type are just fine - if they are used correctly with long wheel studs and properly torqued nuts.

I run a custom made billet 1" spacer on the front with my 18" race...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-11-2004, 05:20 PM
Replies: 234
Views: 31,153
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Great work, Tim!!!

Your contribution on this board has always been and continues to be impressive. Wanted to say thanks a bunch.

I'll be using this new bin as a fresh starting point on a 92 Z with a StealthRam 355...
Forum: Brakes
01-04-2004, 02:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,895
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Not to hi-jack the thread.....

First off let me give my :thumbsup: for all the excellent tech info in this thread.

Now, Dean, there should be no question in your mind - or anyone else's at this point as to why you keep getting...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
12-11-2003, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,284
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

My wheels are 18X11" - not 12 sorry to...

My wheels are 18X11" - not 12 sorry to disapoint ;)

The tires I run are 25.5X11.5-18 Goodyear radials. Same ones you would find on the front of a C5R Corvette at LeMans :)

The tire is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-07-2003, 01:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,186
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Braking is the opposite of acceleration, so the...

Braking is the opposite of acceleration, so the following occurs:

You step on the brakes and the calipers grab the rotors and try to stop them from turning. The rotors are directly connected to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
11-03-2003, 01:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 726
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Only on the Super Speedways. And - yes they do...

Only on the Super Speedways. And - yes they do mandate the rule because in those conditions of extreamly high speed a tire failure is even more catastrophic. Of course Goodyear does go to extreme...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-16-2003, 07:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 754
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

DAMPERS

Shocks and struts. End of story. No other single part will make as big of a difference in handling.

Konis are my recommendation. Reds if you want a nice ride. Sports if you want a real...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-15-2003, 08:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,479
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

A weight-jack it is. Of course in that...

A weight-jack it is.

Of course in that picture the screw is installed upside down just for fitment - that large thing at the top is the spring perch. The weight jacks are integrated with the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-12-2003, 11:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 474
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

of course it would - but now you are just being...

of course it would - but now you are just being plain silly. The difference would be in the slip angle of the tires - one would be very high because of the super tall sidewall - and one would be...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-12-2003, 11:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,106
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Ahhhh yes. A man after my own heart :D I have...

Ahhhh yes. A man after my own heart :D I have always subscribed to that theory myself..... that is "walk softly and carry a big stick" ;) And of course I did know.... just givin' ya the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-12-2003, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 474
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Sure - the advantage is that if you run 19's and...

Sure - the advantage is that if you run 19's and 18's you will empty your wallet alot faster when buying the wheels - and the tires - and then when you have to replace the tires...... The bigger...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-12-2003, 07:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 474
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

BIG TIRES!!!(*&^$(*^#(*$&#($*(&ARGHHHH ...

BIG TIRES!!!(*&^$(*^#(*$&#($*(&ARGHHHH



WRONG!!!



WRONG!!!
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-12-2003, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 390
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

www.ccwheel.com Call John. Tell him Karl...

www.ccwheel.com

Call John. Tell him Karl Hunter referred you. He has been making wheels for us for years. Top quality. Very strong. Lightweight. 3-piece with forged center. I could go on. Oh...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-12-2003, 06:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 474
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

If you want it to be "pleasant" to drive - stick...

If you want it to be "pleasant" to drive - stick with a 16X8 wheel and a 245/50-16 tire.

The short sidewall tires in the bigger rim sizes are what make things less "pleasant" not the width of the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-12-2003, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 474
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

If you plan to go road racing why not just go...

If you plan to go road racing why not just go with 17X9.5" or for that matter 17X10" on all 4 corners. Then you would be able to rotate tires.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-12-2003, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,479
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

The cage is custom - yes. I could run SCCA GT or...

The cage is custom - yes. I could run SCCA GT or Production classes if I wanted to with that cage - or pretty much anything for that matter. Showroom stock is out of the question though ;) It is...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-12-2003, 12:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,479
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Here.... try this..... This should stiffen...

Here.... try this.....

This should stiffen things up a bit ;)
Forum: DIY PROM
10-09-2003, 07:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,829
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

This one deserves a "sticky" ;) Excellent...

This one deserves a "sticky" ;)

Excellent post. Lots of great info.

Trax - you KNOW you are gonna get a whole bunch of e-mails begging for that slick AFR program you have..... mine is on the...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-05-2003, 11:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,186
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

My recommendation:

Go with the Spohn Performance Torque Arm AND the LCA Relocation brackets. Together they will still be way cheaper than the TracLink - and in my oppinion for what you want to do they will perform...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
10-04-2003, 07:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,186
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

FOR EVERY ACTION THERE IS AN EQUAL AND OPPOSITE...

FOR EVERY ACTION THERE IS AN EQUAL AND OPPOSITE RE-ACTION
This is a LAW of physics. It is a LAW - because it cannot be broken. The statement that this is a "push pull that does not reciprocate" is...
Forum: Canadian Region
10-04-2003, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 593
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

This should go in the Classifieds, please. ...

This should go in the Classifieds, please.

And some would perhaps be willing to argue the statement "easily the best iroc in the greater vancouver region"

There are many nice Camaros out...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-23-2003, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 806
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

I'll agree with Steve on Koni "Sport" shocks...

I'll agree with Steve on Koni "Sport" shocks being on the stiff side for the street - but if you want a more "comfortable" ride you should definately consider the "Special" or red Konis. They are...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-16-2003, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,400
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Its not even a ThirdGen - its a MUSTANG ...

Its not even a ThirdGen - its a MUSTANG :rolleyes:
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-15-2003, 07:58 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,184
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Re: Karl with all due respect

There has been "interest" in another production run - yes - and if the demand is there we have ALWAYS been willing - and happy to make more.

The last time I tried to set up a production run -...
Forum: Brakes
08-14-2003, 06:43 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,918
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Brake pads are VERY important. NOTHING affects...

Brake pads are VERY important. NOTHING affects the stopping power of your braking system more than the pads. I do not recommend going cheap on the pads. Cheap rotors - o.k. - cheap pads - car will...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-13-2003, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,143
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

The 82-91 cars use a cassel type nut and the...

The 82-91 cars use a cassel type nut and the cotter pin goes through the slots in the nut. The 92 cars use a thin nut and a seperate retainer that grabs the nut and has slots in it for the cotter...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-13-2003, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,143
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Agree that the spindle is now shot. The reasoning...

Agree that the spindle is now shot. The reasoning stated above however I disagree with.

It is not because the bearingd were "set up too tight" - a SMALL amount of preload is nesscsary to keep all...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-13-2003, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 431
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

www.9bolt.com You will find everything you...

www.9bolt.com

You will find everything you need there.
Forum: Brakes
08-13-2003, 07:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,918
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

The 1LE brake setup is pretty darn good -...

The 1LE brake setup is pretty darn good - especially for the cost.
Great bang for the buck in my experience. For a street car they are all you will ever need - and they do quite alright for Track...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-10-2003, 03:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,241
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

I will make one final point that has been...

I will make one final point that has been overlooked here...

But first, all the reasons everyone has stated for the pros-cons of coil-overs are very valid - except for the corner weighting (cross...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2003, 11:09 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,184
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

By the way, Ed, Who is making the "Alloy...

By the way, Ed, Who is making the "Alloy Specialties" version?

And Icecold: Who is making the "G.S.E.I." version?

as the original designer - I have to be curious :D
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2003, 11:03 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,184
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

I had about a half a douzen or so guys contact...

I had about a half a douzen or so guys contact me... but that is not even close to what we need to make a production run.... and now since the Canadian dollar is stronger it makes things more...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2003, 09:42 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 16,130
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

make the old : NEW

due to recent posts on other mounts of the same type - I thought TGO members should see where all this came from.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-08-2003, 06:51 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,184
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

WOW - looks like everyone is doing a wonderfull...

WOW - looks like everyone is doing a wonderfull job of copying our strut mounts. :rolleyes:

Oh well... guess I coulda patented them...

So be it.
Forum: Brakes
06-12-2003, 09:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,156
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Warped rotors.... Here is some great info on...

Warped rotors.... Here is some great info on "warped rotors"

http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/warped_rotors_myth.htm
Forum: Cooling
06-10-2003, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,263
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

Hey Tim... Which part of the pump is it that...

Hey Tim...

Which part of the pump is it that fails? The motor? Is it rebuildable - or do you have to buy a whole new pump and housing? Just curious.
Forum: Cooling
06-09-2003, 07:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,263
Posted By Hunter Motorsports

If TRAX's experiance is any indication - and I...

If TRAX's experiance is any indication - and I believe what he says to be true - then street driving your car should not be any problem with an electric pump... but re-read my previous post... and...
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