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Is it too dumb to track with slightly leaking shock
I booked a track session next week but I have slightly blown rear left shock
Not bouncy at all, just the clanking sound at low speeds Am I ok for a light track session? |
No, Check and tighten bolts to spec just in case.
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Wouldn't they catch this during tech inspections?
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Did a whole season (13 track days) with blown shocks. The fronts were leaking ever so slightly at first, towards the end of the year the fronts were gone (empty), and rears already leaking. Its just not good for lap times, but it wont damage your car.
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Some track organizations may take issue with fluids dripping on their assets.
How responsible do you feel for stuffing someone else into the over-run? |
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I just recently replaced the right rear shock so and I can't be bothered to fix this before heading to the track so i was just asking if it's critical that I fix it |
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I guess we all know the risks that a blown shock poses and it is better to be safe than sorry, but I can't imagine all those 20 year old Miata's I see ripping it up on track have suspensions in better condition than OP's.
And "blown" might be the wrong word here. I sometimes see cars with truly blown shocks on highway and those things don't stop bouncing. Now that's terribly dangerous, but it is also easy to recognize and sounds like OP's shocks are nowhere near that. |
Is it too dumb to be tracking with a leaking shock?
No, it's just dumb enough. Driving on public roads you're maybe going 4/10 at best. Take it out and push it to 9/10 with a leaky shock? Doing this willingly? C'mon man. You're going to put a shit ton of heat into that shock. If it's just weeping now, it'll spew its guts all over the track. Don't be that guy. Spend your track day money on parts and beer. Make a day of it. |
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