So many shock choices
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So many shock choices
So I have 5 more mod points I can use and stay in my current class. Shocks are only 5 points the rule is aftermarket shocks adj & non-adj (w/stock springs)+5. I think this is where I should spend my extra points its the only real thing that is 5 points everything else is 10+. So with all my choices out there I don't know what to choose. Now later on down the line I'll bump up a class with some a6's or something and throw on some t1 bars but I only want to buy shocks once. I was readying 04 shocks are good if they can be found, then there are JOC shocks, bilsteins, drm bilsteins...any and all advice is appreciated.
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In SCCA T1, now T2, I've just been using the GM Sachs non-adjustible T1 shocks tuned for the T1 suspension. I don't get enough track time to tune adjustible shocks (to justify their cost). I think the Sachs shocks work well and they are bolt-on without having to worry about setup.
Most of the top tier guys I race with go for the high-dollar triple adjustable Penske's - something like $5k for the car. Very good if you have the time to set them up for each venue. I don't, nor do I have $5k laying around...
Good luck!
Most of the top tier guys I race with go for the high-dollar triple adjustable Penske's - something like $5k for the car. Very good if you have the time to set them up for each venue. I don't, nor do I have $5k laying around...
Good luck!
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#3
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In SCCA T1, now T2, I've just been using the GM Sachs non-adjustible T1 shocks tuned for the T1 suspension. I don't get enough track time to tune adjustible shocks (to justify their cost). I think the Sachs shocks work well and they are bolt-on without having to worry about setup.
Most of the top tier guys I race with go for the high-dollar triple adjustable Penske's - something like $5k for the car. Very good if you have the time to set them up for each venue. I don't, nor do I have $5k laying around...
Good luck!
Most of the top tier guys I race with go for the high-dollar triple adjustable Penske's - something like $5k for the car. Very good if you have the time to set them up for each venue. I don't, nor do I have $5k laying around...
Good luck!
Last edited by heypal; 01-05-2013 at 01:38 PM.
#4
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I like the Pfadt Adjustable inverted shocks. I got them set in one track day and haven't changed them in a year.
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I have the pfadt single adjustable coilovers as well. I put them on the suggested starting point and have their JOC sway bar set to medium. My car is dual purpose so you will want a stiffer setting, but they work well.
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I wish I could do coil overs but that bumps me up a class, so I can only do shocks. Now when I switch to a slick then I'll go ahead and run coil overs . Thank you for the advice though.