Adjustable reas shocks - options?
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Adjustable reas shocks - options?
Other than QA-1's, what other adjustable rear shocks are available for C3's?
Any part numbers etc. would be appreciated!
Any part numbers etc. would be appreciated!
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First off great to see you have solved the problems with the race car. Great times!
If you are looking for shocks for the race car I would specifically recommend the QA1's. We used to have adjustable drag Koni's on the back and had bad problems with porpoising. Once we switched to the QA1's and got them adjusted properly we've had no more problems with that.They keep the backend down and the tires planted all the way down the track. Although we are still running on the ragged edge of traction with 8.5" Hoosier Quick time pro's.
If you are looking for shocks for the race car I would specifically recommend the QA1's. We used to have adjustable drag Koni's on the back and had bad problems with porpoising. Once we switched to the QA1's and got them adjusted properly we've had no more problems with that.They keep the backend down and the tires planted all the way down the track. Although we are still running on the ragged edge of traction with 8.5" Hoosier Quick time pro's.
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Originally Posted by red79vette454
First off great to see you have solved the problems with the race car. Great times!
If you are looking for shocks for the race car I would specifically recommend the QA1's. We used to have adjustable drag Koni's on the back and had bad problems with porpoising. Once we switched to the QA1's and got them adjusted properly we've had no more problems with that.They keep the backend down and the tires planted all the way down the track. Although we are still running on the ragged edge of traction with 8.5" Hoosier Quick time pro's.
If you are looking for shocks for the race car I would specifically recommend the QA1's. We used to have adjustable drag Koni's on the back and had bad problems with porpoising. Once we switched to the QA1's and got them adjusted properly we've had no more problems with that.They keep the backend down and the tires planted all the way down the track. Although we are still running on the ragged edge of traction with 8.5" Hoosier Quick time pro's.
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
i know you are on a post quest, but at least take 2 seconds and proof read your titles.
I just got my RCSI shocks today. Mid America $200
If you hung out in my road course threads you would have seen them.
Just looking at them they look fairly heavy duty. Lot bigger than the wimpy KYB's
I just got my RCSI shocks today. Mid America $200
If you hung out in my road course threads you would have seen them.
Just looking at them they look fairly heavy duty. Lot bigger than the wimpy KYB's
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Originally Posted by turtlevette
I just got my RCSI shocks today. Mid America $200
If you hung out in my road course threads you would have seen them.
Just looking at them they look fairly heavy duty. Lot bigger than the wimpy KYB's
If you hung out in my road course threads you would have seen them.
Just looking at them they look fairly heavy duty. Lot bigger than the wimpy KYB's
Have them on my car, love 'em
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by redvetracr
I have a set of Koni double adjustable rear shocks if your interested.
...redvetracr
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
It all depends on the price.. I'm cheap
QA-1 shocks are cheap compared to what double adjustable Koni`s are worth!! And if your too CHEAP for them lets not waste time!!
....redvetracr
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by redvetracr
QA-1 shocks are cheap compared to what double adjustable Koni`s are worth!! And if your too CHEAP for them lets not waste time!!
....redvetracr
....redvetracr
The guys in my track club were also telling me about a set of shocks that could cost 3-4 grand. Thats more than my car is worth! This is the slippery slope that is "racing".
I could pay for 20+ track days with that much green. And everybody but everybody says getting seat time should be priority 1.
Last edited by turtlevette; May 19, 2006 at 10:35 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '03,'11
Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
the difference is in the quality of the shock itself. Same reason why penske shocks are infinitely more expensive than QA1
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Originally Posted by turtlevette
Why do i need a shock that will last unitl i'm 80 years old?
... and youre like me ... too cheap to pay someone to do it.
BTW - chatter on our yahoo board about setting up a painting date.
Several folks interested, but if a date isn't set soon, many may have commitments.
Last edited by NHvette; May 19, 2006 at 05:25 PM.