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01-31-2020, 10:45 AM | #15 | |
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They're still good dampers, and I know I'm averse to remote canisters but very few solutions are 'perfect' and with $3k+ on the line people like to be picky. Also monkey does autocross, high compression at low damper speeds is prized, no aero, 245/255 200tw 'cheater tires' on 17x9, spring rates generally range from 300#-500# Edit: it feels like mcs holds back their non remote damping to sell the remotes at higher prices since other companies can achieve more compression and more digression without canisters. And to be perfectly clear this is from the perspective of hunting for the very best shock you can get and being nitpicky, the non remotes are still good and are performing above my talent level. Last edited by strat61caster; 01-31-2020 at 11:00 AM. |
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01-31-2020, 12:05 PM | #18 | |
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Swaybars aren't the devil that some make them out to be, they're just a piece of the puzzle. I would suggest developing a plan before throwing bigger bars on a car though. Switching to the stickier tires (which it sounds like you're ready for) will make you want more roll resistance and require some tweaks to your alignment. Adding a larger front swaybar will make you faster, but may not be the change you want on it's own. A quality damper that isn't worn out would be a bigger priority. Whether that means a step up to good coilovers or replacing OEMs with fresh OEMs or Bilstein B6 or Koni Yellow is up to you. There will be a time to step up to coilovers eventually and that's usually dictated by tire choice and experience. - Andrew |
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Fourwheeldrifts on here instructs with HOD and has a BRZ.
You are welcome ride with me or vise versa anytime. I was going to jump in with you that one day but you ran out of fuel.
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Because on 225/40 x17 R7s (9" rim), 650# front, 700# rear, aggressive aero running road course - the 2WNRs are pretty dang smooth - IMO of course Having driven my car and another similar setup on JRZs with remotes, there wasn't a hill of beans difference I could discern... Last edited by Joesurf79; 01-31-2020 at 02:52 PM. |
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Recalculating my maintenance and mods plan. |
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I've been in a 2wnr car, it rode great and put up good times. |
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I'm not so sure about this. My racecar has Bilstein B8s because they were on my car when I bought it and I still can't afford MCS. I don't know when they were installed, but my car has just over 100k miles so it's reasonable to assume they have at least 30k miles plus a season of racing. I'm sure there are better shocks out there but for anyone that would not be able to go out to the track after buying fancy shocks the Bilsteins will be just fine.
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Most degredation is gradual so you may not realize it until you know what signs to look for. |
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If I don't realize it others won't either. All that matters is whether or not my car is competitive and drives well, regardless of what my damper oil may or may not look like. All high performance shocks degrade and require service.
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Considering that a set of fresh OEM dampers cost less than a single tire, or a track day, let alone a competitive event, I would consider it a great best practice to make sure they're fresh. |
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