Shocks That Will Work at the Strip?
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Bud2
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Shocks That Will Work at the Strip?
I tried at on the C2 section but not much of a response so thought I'd try here.
I have to get new shocks for my '64. I drive the car but also get to the strip a few times a year. What are you guys using for shocks? Is just a good set of KYB GR2 suitable for the cost or should I spend the extra $$s to go with the QA1s because they are adjustable. In fact, is the adjustability of any value or just sales talk? Last option is to buy a set of dedicated drag shocks and replace when going to the strip.
Some insights please.
Thanks.
Bud.
I have to get new shocks for my '64. I drive the car but also get to the strip a few times a year. What are you guys using for shocks? Is just a good set of KYB GR2 suitable for the cost or should I spend the extra $$s to go with the QA1s because they are adjustable. In fact, is the adjustability of any value or just sales talk? Last option is to buy a set of dedicated drag shocks and replace when going to the strip.
Some insights please.
Thanks.
Bud.
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Use QA-1's. They are adjustable and can do anything you want. I'm using just the single adjustables on mine and they work great. Just turn up the clicks for the track.
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They Still Sell Them
Yes ghoastrider, they still use and sell them but that means I'd need to replace the shocks each time I want to spend the afternoon at the strip. They can't be used on the street. A lot of work for an afternoons' fun. The adjustable shocks seem to be the middle-of-the-road option. Double adjustable would be the best but gee are they expensive. I'm getting some info from Spax, an English manufacturer, but I'm expecting a prohibitive price. I'm sure a top quality product but I can't justify the dollars. Even the QA1s are $140 each, though they are only single adjustable. At least they can be adjusted while on the car and I think I can justify that price (if I don't tell the wife).
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Sure you can use the 90/10's on the street....never know when you need a good launch!
Just don't go around corners to fast!
Gkull has it right...anything to stiffen the rear and not allow camber change is generally a good thing.
JIM
Just don't go around corners to fast!
Gkull has it right...anything to stiffen the rear and not allow camber change is generally a good thing.
JIM