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Old 04-12-2005, 12:10 AM
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Default Real Quick coilover Question? WANTED THREADED COLLARS

I have my suspension sitting here in front of me and just want to make sure of something. Does the threaded collar for Paragons adjustable ride height kit have a 2" ID hole? I had my own collars and got the springs and upper perch. Im sure its probably right but i just wanted to make sure before I tear into it on wednesday!
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No one knows?
Old 04-13-2005, 12:31 AM
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Please, someone! I really would like to do this tommorow
Old 04-13-2005, 12:33 AM
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What suspension?
Ledas and I believe Motons are 2.5" front, 2.25" rear
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The coilover kit from Paragon. http://www.paragon-products.com/prod...944arhk-nr.htm
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Front spring ID is 2.5"

Threaded sleeve ID is 54mm (for late model non-rebuildable struts - for early model, sleeve is 52mm)

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Hurry and get them installed and bring the car up to Brainerd Int´l next wknd for the Drivers Ed event. Also will be able to get a lot of questions answered there.
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Who is the drivers ed through?? And which weekend are you talking??
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Next wknd is 22-24 Apr. Event is through the local MN Porsche Club of America region, Nord Stern.

There is a drivers school on Friday, which might be filled up. The Driver Education and Time Trial is Saturday and Sunday. I am currently out of town and wont have time to get a car prepped for the event, but I will be getting home on friday and I will probably head up to the track on Saturday to watch and socialize. If you havent been to one of these events before, its a must see.
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http://www.colemanracing.com/catalog...p?cPath=49_427

Im looking at these collars, do any of you know which Inner diameter it would be? The 2.04'' or the 2.08'' ID collars. I have an 87 so you would consider that late model correct? And also have any of you ever seen this sight before, it seems to have a good amount of parts
And also would you suggest the 5'' or 7'' threaded bodies?

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Going off the assumption that Skip's note is correct 54mm ID for Late struts, 52mm ID for early struts, that equals 2.126" (54mm) or 2.047" (52mm). I dont think that either option on the coleman site will work on your struts (which should be the late model diameter). My guess is that US made suspension components for kit/stock cars will not necessarily work on a 20 year old German production sports car.

Another track event up at BIR 11-12 JUNE.
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Thanks, Im going to st. cloud this sunday for an autocross. Should be a good time, me and my dad are both going to be driving. Believe me though Brainerd is calling my name, soon soon!

BTW Does anyone know where I can get some of the threaded collars, I have the springs and upper perches and have a search going for these dang collars! If anyone has any that they are willing to let go that would be GREAT!!!
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Trackin951,
If you haven't joined yet, get in the PCA/Nordstern club. Brainerd is a hoot and Oddjob is one of the resident experts here in the Twin Cities! As a matter of fact I'm hoping to pick his brain very shortlyto get the final track prep work done.

Probably the soonest you will be able to hit the track with the PCA is this fall as you will have to take the first time training session. The soonest will be "final fling" this fall.
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Yeah I was going to but as of August I will actually be down in Tampa, so It wouldnt work out, but im still going to hit up brainerd in july with the corvette club!

Coilover collars.... anybody....anybody
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Originally Posted by TRACKIN951
BTW Does anyone know where I can get some of the threaded collars, I have the springs and upper perches and have a search going for these dang collars! If anyone has any that they are willing to let go that would be GREAT!!!
We can sell them separately, though they are not listed as such on the website. Drop me an email>> skip@paragon-products.com


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