Viking Warrior Shock setup and problem questions
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Racer
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Viking Warrior Shock setup and problem questions
So today I went ahead and installed my Viking Warrior B208 front shocks on my 2010 Grand Sport Coupe. This is my current daily but I wanted as close to my rear Bilstein B8 performance. After looking over the suggested settings I opted for 7 Compression and 13 Rebound on stock springs and Michelin Super Sports. My rebound is a touch too much I think with how it "bounces" or "pops" back after bumps. So what have you found to match or exceed the factory Z06 shocks?
Also, my second question is this. After installing the passenger side front I noticed that the compression **** didnt have a "positive stop" for the zero setting for default but it did seem to feel a little different at a certain point of turning the compression **** so I just measured from there and matched the corners in settings and visual clocking of each ****. Do you think this is bad and should I try to warranty them? Thank you and any advice or personal experiences will be appreciated.
Also, my second question is this. After installing the passenger side front I noticed that the compression **** didnt have a "positive stop" for the zero setting for default but it did seem to feel a little different at a certain point of turning the compression **** so I just measured from there and matched the corners in settings and visual clocking of each ****. Do you think this is bad and should I try to warranty them? Thank you and any advice or personal experiences will be appreciated.
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No idea but I hope someone pipes in with a suggestion. Just a question: shocks usually best operate as a full set---why did you put in different shocks in the front? To be able to "dial it in"? Maybe Viking's trying to tell me something: their "shocks" page on website is "under construction". Hmmm....
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No idea but I hope someone pipes in with a suggestion. Just a question: shocks usually best operate as a full set---why did you put in different shocks in the front? To be able to "dial it in"? Maybe Viking's trying to tell me something: their "shocks" page on website is "under construction". Hmmm....
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No doubt about that. I was more interested in others experiences in regards to improved performance over stock Z06. I would like to set it close to but just it bit better than oem z/gs.
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I run my fronts at 6/6. But that is because that is where I like them. Nice ride. Turn the rebound down and see what you like. You have it really cranked up.
Saying "better than OEM z/gs" can mean 100x things. Better ride? Better lateral grip? Better weight transfer? Better straight line? Better pot hole handling? Better what? Great thing about the vikings is it takes 30 seconds to adjust, and you can find whatever floats your boat.
Saying "better than OEM z/gs" can mean 100x things. Better ride? Better lateral grip? Better weight transfer? Better straight line? Better pot hole handling? Better what? Great thing about the vikings is it takes 30 seconds to adjust, and you can find whatever floats your boat.
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I run my fronts at 6/6. But that is because that is where I like them. Nice ride. Turn the rebound down and see what you like. You have it really cranked up.
Saying "better than OEM z/gs" can mean 100x things. Better ride? Better lateral grip? Better weight transfer? Better straight line? Better pot hole handling? Better what? Great thing about the vikings is it takes 30 seconds to adjust, and you can find whatever floats your boat.
Saying "better than OEM z/gs" can mean 100x things. Better ride? Better lateral grip? Better weight transfer? Better straight line? Better pot hole handling? Better what? Great thing about the vikings is it takes 30 seconds to adjust, and you can find whatever floats your boat.
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The suggestions are general starting points for all cars, and not corvette specific. And their handling range is very stiff and made for auto-x/road racing. I would go down a few more clicks, but do whatever you want. See if 8/11 works for you, and if not, go down a bit more.
I don't know why you would want to be in the "handling range" at all on the street. Take the seconds to goto them for a track event, and keep it on cruise/comfort type settings on street and you should be very happy.
I don't know why you would want to be in the "handling range" at all on the street. Take the seconds to goto them for a track event, and keep it on cruise/comfort type settings on street and you should be very happy.
Last edited by Unreal; Jan 29, 2018 at 07:48 AM.
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Racer
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The suggestions are general starting points for all cars, and not corvette specific. And their handling range is very stiff and made for auto-x/road racing. I would go down a few more clicks, but do whatever you want. See if 8/11 works for you, and if not, go down a bit more.
I don't know why you would want to be in the "handling range" at all on the street. Take the seconds to goto them for a track event, and keep it on cruise/comfort type settings on street and you should be very happy.
I don't know why you would want to be in the "handling range" at all on the street. Take the seconds to goto them for a track event, and keep it on cruise/comfort type settings on street and you should be very happy.
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Like I said, i run 6/6, or even 4/4 and like that, for just around town. At track I then set them to totally different settings. No reason to ride rough just commuting to work/gym/home depot.
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Unreal is right (he usually is). The B208 is Viking’s street permformance D/A front shocks for the C6. It doesn’t have the special valving of the drag and pro touring “Crusader” line of shocks. My drag coilovers came with a warning label that says they must be set at the street settings for regular street use, otherwise it could damage the shocks.
For “Ride Quality/Street” use Viking specifies settings of 1-4 for comp. and 4-8 on rebound, so your settings are going to produce a very stiff ride for sure.
The lack of a positive stop on one **** is worrying. Perhaps that **** is broken internally and that’s part of the problem?
For “Ride Quality/Street” use Viking specifies settings of 1-4 for comp. and 4-8 on rebound, so your settings are going to produce a very stiff ride for sure.
The lack of a positive stop on one **** is worrying. Perhaps that **** is broken internally and that’s part of the problem?
Last edited by CI GS; Jan 30, 2018 at 08:21 AM.