Need agressive shocks for autocrossing.
Safety Car
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From: Detroit's West Side MI
Re: Need agressive shocks for autocrossing. (Sectn8)
Call DRM. Tell them what you're doing with the car and they'll custom valve a set of shocks for you.
I'd guess a complete set (F&R) will set you back around $600.
If you really want the best handling, get a full coil-over suspension upgrade. It's about $1300, but well worth it.
The URL is http://www.dougrippie.com, the phone is (763) 477-9272.
Good luck!
I'd guess a complete set (F&R) will set you back around $600.
If you really want the best handling, get a full coil-over suspension upgrade. It's about $1300, but well worth it.
The URL is http://www.dougrippie.com, the phone is (763) 477-9272.
Good luck!
Drifting
Joined: Nov 1999
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From: St. Peters MO
Re: Need agressive shocks for autocrossing. (cramey)
cramey: What type of valving do you have and what is fairly cheap?
I'm looking at the Bilstein "sport" valved shocks for the 96 Z-51 Vette's at around $70 each brand new!
I do not belive the adjustable shocks are worth the price for a Vette driven both on the street and autocrossed. Most I've seen just set them and forget them anyway!
Track use is a differnt story.
Drag racing is a whole other story also!
I'm looking at the Bilstein "sport" valved shocks for the 96 Z-51 Vette's at around $70 each brand new!
I do not belive the adjustable shocks are worth the price for a Vette driven both on the street and autocrossed. Most I've seen just set them and forget them anyway!
Track use is a differnt story.
Drag racing is a whole other story also!
Safety Car
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From: Ohio
Re: Need agressive shocks for autocrossing. (Sectn8)
Sectn8, you need good quality shocks for autocrossing. The valving is crucial. What springs are in your car? I would call the Bilstein guys in Calif. ad ask them for their valving recommendations. The other cost effective way to go is with the single adjustable Koni's. Both Imparts (BMW house) and RD Enterprises have great prices on Koni. RD handles a bunch of different brands. Don't have the numbers handy.
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Re: Need agressive shocks for autocrossing. (Monty)
QA1 Motorsports 12 point externally adjustable shocks. (formerly know as HAL).
for a a car that runs on the street I hightly recommend them
If it's a track only car, get then Konis on the Bilsteins.
But if you want to be able to run it on the street w/o a Kidney belt :eek: or if you want to go drag racing ( you can turn them off ) get the HAL's
BTW I've ran several track days w/o any fade
