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--- Eli Garrett <eli.garrett@r...> wrote:
> Shock valving is a topic that I really want to learn
> more about.
>
> Jason "Shock Boy" uses lots of valving to create an
> artificial spring rate
> for stock class. I'm curious how high those levels
> are.
>
> Any info would be great!
>
> -Eli
All I know is that the numbers are really high. My
shock builder (Predator Motorsports) knows the numbers
but is not keen to share. What's almost more
important is the damping curve. For my Stock-Class
Corrado, we used a very digressive curve for rear
rebound to make instant 'artificial' spring rate
available. It would also jack the car down over the
course of a run.
For our S2000, a MUCH more balanced car, we are going
with a linear damping curve. This allows compliance
over small bumps, but stiffens up under quick
transitional manuevers.
Predator is not doing my S2000 shocks, but they still
have trick valving for VW's. I drove Pete Berta's STS
VR6 GTI, (he came in 3rd at Meridian) on a fresh set
of Predator revalved Konis. Only mods are H&R race
springs and a Neuspeed rear sway bar. Rides on Yoko
A520's, and let me tell you - the new valving they are
using is better than my Corrado's valving. The car
was very controlled and body roll was damped without
as agressive of an abosolute #. They recently found a
trick valving setup that works well. They are
replacing the entire piston in the shock, using only
the shock body and shaft. Piston and adjuster rod are
custom built. For more info, call Kumar at
www.predatormotorsport.com and tell him I sent you.
He should take the time to explain damping a little
better.
Cheers!
-Jason 'Shock Boy' Saini
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