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2020-01-10 - Turning an adjustable damper to non-adjustable

Q.If I have a shock/strut that is within our 2x but it is adjustable (either by height or dampening)...

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2020-01-20 - Official Penske Ruling - NA/NB Miata ('90-'05)

Q. To clarify the total points taken, by a 1990-2005 (NA or NB) Miata Running the Penske Spec Miata ...

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2020-01-20 - Heim Joints in Sway Bar End Links

Q.Please clarify the total points taken for Sway Bars that include End Links with Heim JointsIn othe...

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2020-02-27 - Adjustable Coil-Over Shock Value

Q.We are looking to run a [Insert your old car here] which currently has a value of 350-points.  The...

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2020-03-20 - Miata Extended Lower Ball Joints

Q. I'd like a value on extended lower ball joints since I'm not seeing these specifically in the BCC...

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2020-08-17 - Droop Limiters / Spring Retainers

Q.I would like to know the point value for Droop limiters.Cable, chain, strap etc used to limit the ...

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2020-08-17 - Spring Spacers

Q.I would like to know the point value for Spring SpacersNot rubbers. A steel or aluminum spacer to ...

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2020-11-11 - Subframe Bushings

Q1.Do subframe bushings (with same locating dimensions) fit under "Suspension bushings: OE replaceme...

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2020-11-13 - Modified Top Hats

Q.I want to weld on an extension to the OEM top hats to raise the damper shaft in relation to the bo...

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2020-11-13 - Tender/Helper Springs

Q.Aftermarket, non-OEM size springs are now 5 points per corner.  Does adding a Tender/Helper spring...

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2020-11-13 - Non-OE Suspension Component with Heim Joints

Q.If I have a Non-OE Suspension Component that I take 10 points for will I have to take ADDITIONAL p...

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2021-01-01 - Extended Lower Ball Joints

Q. I'd like to confirm the value on extended lower ball joints since I'm not seeing these specifical...

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2021-01-01 - Steering Rack Conversion

Q.In the case of older cars and many trucks, such as a pre-1998 Ford Ranger, that come with a steeri...

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