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Spec'd: Vaccar Fusion Wheel & suspension Setup

3/9/2016

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Ever since we first debuted the original Vaccar Fusion Sport back in 2009 at the SEMA Show, the wheel-tire and chassis setup has been a hot topic.  It's got form and function, but what does it take to achieve that on a vehicle that (at the time) has no off-the-shelf products?  It's called custom!
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  • Suspension:  We wanted style and performance, so we turned to Air Lift Company for the base products for our crew to assemble a prototype air suspension kit - at the time, few cars in the modern tuning segment considered 'air' an option, but with Vaccar family's history in hot rodding we knew the potential.  Products used: Universal front air struts (with adjustable dampening), universal rear air springs and Autopilot digital air management.

  • Braking:  Again, we needed to prototype if we wanted all the aftermarket elements desired.  Turning to Ksport USA gave us lots of options to start with.  Products used: ProComp 8-piston (front) / 4-piston (rear) calipers and 2-piece rotors.

  • Wheels:  Having the hight adjustability of air suspension gave more flexibility with plus-sizing wheels - also, we needed to take into consideration the larger braking system.  Ultimately, we choose to carefully measure the car for a custom-ordered set of Nutek Forged Wheels, built to our exact specs.  Products used: Series 509 20x8.5"

  • Tires:  Choosing tires requires taking special consideration.  We wanted to wrap our rims with a_ set of Continental Tires that would provides a balance of year-round traction - also, we needed a certain size to achieve the 'look' we wanted!  Products used: ExtremeContact DWS 235/30/20R

Text: Aaron Vaccar
Photo: Shocker Joe

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