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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering
Laptimes with a skilled driver aside...good shocks are just a lot more fun and confidence inspiring IMO. That also tends to translate into more consistent times for a newer driver.
There are plenty of time attack cars on crappy shocks and sticky tires that can put in a good lap. But watch the in-car video and it's a battle with thin margins. Not always fun or consistent lap after lap (without even mentioning shock fade). The cars with good shocks and enough travel and a nice balance make for a happy driver and longer lasting tires and drama-free consistent lap times.  |
The recent Spec Miata shock change has yielded results that back this up by quite a bit. Over a 30 minute period, the old Bilstein setup dropped by 3 seconds a lap. The new Penske setup is within 1-2.
Read more here.
A proper shock will allow you to drive any type of tire. Bolting on an A7 or R7 is just masking an issue that will reveal itself when the tire loses it's peak potential.