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Any benefits to NO shock on front of LR?
Is it better forward drive with shock on front of LR? Or two shocks on LR?
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LR = Shock/spring on the rear = most bite, Shock/spring on rear dummy on front = is less drive. Shock and spring in front = least amount of drive.
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Ego, with just one shock on the LR behind with spring and nothing on front of birdcage, what valving and gas pressure shock?
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Ego, any down side to no shock on front of the LR birdcage?
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I have added a "traction shock" to the LR front w/a 5-3 gas shock in the back and picked up a throttle push. So, in my recent experience, a high compression, low rebound shock in front=more traction.
Gill T. Azell
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The front shock will provide more damping than the rear shock.
The front shock will also help the driver keep the car on the bars on a track where you have to get all the way out of the gas.
A front dummy shock(w/spring behind) is nothing but a hike limiter. (I don't care what Joe's book says!
Gill T. Azell
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Originally Posted by gadirtracer
The front shock will provide more damping than the rear shock.
The front shock will also help the driver keep the car on the bars on a track where you have to get all the way out of the gas.
A front dummy shock(w/spring behind) is nothing but a hike limiter. (I don't care what Joe's book says!
Well put and correct....sorry Joe!
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Does anyone run a dummy shock behind with spring and "real" shock in front? I am thinking of trying this, but what would be good valving and gas pressure for front shock?
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Most 4 bar mods run that setup. Spring slider behind and a 9-2 or 7-3 in front.
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Originally Posted by gadirtracer
The front shock will provide more damping than the rear shock.
The front shock will also help the driver keep the car on the bars on a track where you have to get all the way out of the gas.
A front dummy shock(w/spring behind) is nothing but a hike limiter. (I don't care what Joe's book says!
Joe's book is a guide not a bible haha, I don't swear by it. I listened to your advice last race and it served me well .
I currently have a 8c 2r behind my LR and nothing in front. Going from a fixed 4 valve to this shock tightened the car up on the throttle alot. I will run this set up for at least a few races before I try moving the shock locations. I have a few other things to change first.
Crew Chief "Tip of the day":
Most handling problems can be solved by adjusting the screw-ball. It can be difficult to fine tune at times. Explaining yourself loudly and striking it on top of the helmet with a dead blow hammer usually works well.
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What if the traction shock is mounted on a clamp bracket?
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Originally Posted by shawburn
Does anyone run a dummy shock behind with spring and "real" shock in front? I am thinking of trying this, but what would be good valving and gas pressure for front shock?
I'd be conservative on valving going w/a gas shock in the front, maybe in the 5-2 or 6-2 w/around 100PSI of nitrogen. Lates have a lot more tire on the ground than a mod.
Depends on the track/and/or condition too(wet & heavy vs. dry & slick). Off or on the gas on entry.....driver feel.....etc....
Gill T. Azell
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Originally Posted by helper
What if the traction shock is mounted on a clamp bracket?
More compression in a clamped front shock would take traction away as it would resist compression with pinion wrap. I think...
Gill T. Azell
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Putting the front shock on a clamp type mount gives body lift with pinion wrap.....extra kick in the ass , when its needed.
Now what if you put a spring on there too?
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Originally Posted by jedclampit
Putting the front shock on a clamp type mount gives body lift with pinion wrap.....extra kick in the ass , when its needed.
Now what if you put a spring on there too?
SSSHhhhhhh That is a secret!!!! HAHA! Kinda like a clamp on both sides in front with shock and springs on both along with shocks and springs on the birdcages.
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