Penske 8300 Remote Canister (Compression) Operation
03-30-2011, 12:04 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Penske 8300 Remote Canister (Compression) Operation
Penske doesn't seem to have any literature specific to the 8300 remote canister operation. Is it similar to the 8100, 8760 or the 8660 which they do have some explaination of?
Does anyone alter the shims in the remote canister to make tuning adjustments?
Does anyone alter the shims in the remote canister to make tuning adjustments?
03-30-2011, 01:26 AM
#3
Tech Contributor
You are absolutely on the right track with the shims in the canisters. That is how we fine-tune the bump and rebound, assuming the primary shock body is already valved for your particular chassis weight and spring rate.
I completely agree with Mark, that the Penske gang is most helpful - 610-375-6180 (PA). There is also a shock guru on Long Island who can help with valving and rebuilding, if necessary - Joe Stimola's Son 516-671-9715.
Ed LoPresti
03-30-2011, 06:38 PM
#5
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks for the recommendations guys!
Ed, can you influence rebound in the remote canister? I thought the 8300 only effected compression.
Scott, I sold the Konis because I wanted compression adjustment. So for $3,000, I now have an extra **** and a whole new world of opportunities to screw up my handling!
Chris
Ed, can you influence rebound in the remote canister? I thought the 8300 only effected compression.
Scott, I sold the Konis because I wanted compression adjustment. So for $3,000, I now have an extra **** and a whole new world of opportunities to screw up my handling!
Chris
03-30-2011, 07:04 PM
#6
Tech Contributor
Sorry, Chris, I am not 100% certain about the 8300 Series. Naturally, the compression resistance adjustment is handled completely by the **** on the nitrogen reservoir.
Penske makes the blanket statement, "The double- and triple-adjustable shocks permit you to fine turn your valving requirements externally."
A telephone call to either Penske Racing, or Joe Stimola, will remove any ambiguity.
I know you did not ask for any additional opinion, but, for whatever it is worth, if you are fairly new to 2-way adjustables, I would not recommend twiddling (a technical term!) with any of the internals. Virtually every club racing formula car team we know has this stuff handled only by the experts.
Best,
Ed
Penske makes the blanket statement, "The double- and triple-adjustable shocks permit you to fine turn your valving requirements externally."
A telephone call to either Penske Racing, or Joe Stimola, will remove any ambiguity.
I know you did not ask for any additional opinion, but, for whatever it is worth, if you are fairly new to 2-way adjustables, I would not recommend twiddling (a technical term!) with any of the internals. Virtually every club racing formula car team we know has this stuff handled only by the experts.
Best,
Ed
03-30-2011, 07:23 PM
#7
Racer
Thread Starter
Thanks Ed.
I specified the shim stacks, and have rebuild them myself since then. So I've already deviated from the "experts" recommendation. I haven't found anyone that I think really knows autocross set up for shocks other than a few top competitors who keep there secrets to themselves. If nothing else, i'll learn from my mistakes.
I specified the shim stacks, and have rebuild them myself since then. So I've already deviated from the "experts" recommendation. I haven't found anyone that I think really knows autocross set up for shocks other than a few top competitors who keep there secrets to themselves. If nothing else, i'll learn from my mistakes.
03-31-2011, 10:51 AM
#8
Thanks Ed.
I specified the shim stacks, and have rebuild them myself since then. So I've already deviated from the "experts" recommendation. I haven't found anyone that I think really knows autocross set up for shocks other than a few top competitors who keep there secrets to themselves. If nothing else, i'll learn from my mistakes.
I specified the shim stacks, and have rebuild them myself since then. So I've already deviated from the "experts" recommendation. I haven't found anyone that I think really knows autocross set up for shocks other than a few top competitors who keep there secrets to themselves. If nothing else, i'll learn from my mistakes.
I own a set of 8300's as well.
