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11-23-2014, 01:53 PM
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Yesterday the spindle mount broke/tore off my left JIC strut. Fortunately it happened in a slow second gear corner and I was able to limp it off the track with only minimal collateral damage (torn brake line etc). It looks like fatigue failure, not surprising after 6 race seasons with high spring rates and big slicks. So... I'm in the market to replace the JICs that I never liked anyway.
I'm not interested in dropping $12-17k on Penske or Ohlins for a car that I usually AX, and the grapevine has it that Moton and JRZ quality has been iffy lately (there's a back story that's too long to go into, but it involves infighting among the owners).
Also, I have no intention of going ten steps backward with the old tech offerings from Bilstien or Koni.
Carl at Racer's Edge recommended MCS, made by the "tech" half of the brothers that owned Moton. According to him, they're the current hot setup in a mid priced damper ($5.5k with the springs and parts needed to actually install them).
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I'm not interested in dropping $12-17k on Penske or Ohlins for a car that I usually AX, and the grapevine has it that Moton and JRZ quality has been iffy lately (there's a back story that's too long to go into, but it involves infighting among the owners).
Also, I have no intention of going ten steps backward with the old tech offerings from Bilstien or Koni.
Carl at Racer's Edge recommended MCS, made by the "tech" half of the brothers that owned Moton. According to him, they're the current hot setup in a mid priced damper ($5.5k with the springs and parts needed to actually install them).
Opinions?
11-23-2014, 02:18 PM
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I'll post a few pics after I have the parts in hand. I drive this car to our AX facility as it's 20 miles away and the car has a license plate - it's "street illegal" LOL. So, being without a trailer and having a AAA card in my pocket, I had it towed to my friends shop near the track.
That was interesting by itself. The club keeps jacks and "roller skates" in the club trailer, I already had it sitting on these, but the first genius that showed up wanted to jam 4X4's under the splitter/oil cooler and DRAG it onto the flatbed....like that's gonna happen to my race car. He finally called another operator with the right kind of tow vehicle (and a brain) and it was done without destroying the car.
That was interesting by itself. The club keeps jacks and "roller skates" in the club trailer, I already had it sitting on these, but the first genius that showed up wanted to jam 4X4's under the splitter/oil cooler and DRAG it onto the flatbed....like that's gonna happen to my race car. He finally called another operator with the right kind of tow vehicle (and a brain) and it was done without destroying the car.
11-23-2014, 04:42 PM
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I put the MCS dampeners on after my JICs came apart in the rear. I have been extremely happy with the MCS system. They were a lot easier to dial in than I thought they would be.
Get em you'll like em.
Get em you'll like em.
11-23-2014, 08:29 PM
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Sean and Bruce Buchanan in Australia have been fitting MCS to a few 944's, if I recall correctly.
Cheers,
Mike
Cheers,
Mike
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11-23-2014, 10:14 PM
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I'll post a few pics after I have the parts in hand. I drive this car to our AX facility as it's 20 miles away and the car has a license plate - it's "street illegal" LOL. So, being without a trailer and having a AAA card in my pocket, I had it towed to my friends shop near the track.
That was interesting by itself. The club keeps jacks and "roller skates" in the club trailer, I already had it sitting on these, but the first genius that showed up wanted to jam 4X4's under the splitter/oil cooler and DRAG it onto the flatbed....like that's gonna happen to my race car. He finally called another operator with the right kind of tow vehicle (and a brain) and it was done without destroying the car.
That was interesting by itself. The club keeps jacks and "roller skates" in the club trailer, I already had it sitting on these, but the first genius that showed up wanted to jam 4X4's under the splitter/oil cooler and DRAG it onto the flatbed....like that's gonna happen to my race car. He finally called another operator with the right kind of tow vehicle (and a brain) and it was done without destroying the car.
11-24-2014, 12:02 PM
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Yesterday the spindle mount broke/tore off my left JIC strut. Fortunately it happened in a slow second gear corner and I was able to limp it off the track with only minimal collateral damage (torn brake line etc). It looks like fatigue failure, not surprising after 6 race seasons with high spring rates and big slicks. So... I'm in the market to replace the JICs that I never liked anyway.
I'm not interested in dropping $12-17k on Penske or Ohlins for a car that I usually AX, and the grapevine has it that Moton and JRZ quality has been iffy lately (there's a back story that's too long to go into, but it involves infighting among the owners).
Also, I have no intention of going ten steps backward with the old tech offerings from Bilstien or Koni.
Carl at Racer's Edge recommended MCS, made by the "tech" half of the brothers that owned Moton. According to him, they're the current hot setup in a mid priced damper ($5.5k with the springs and parts needed to actually install them).
Opinions?
I'm not interested in dropping $12-17k on Penske or Ohlins for a car that I usually AX, and the grapevine has it that Moton and JRZ quality has been iffy lately (there's a back story that's too long to go into, but it involves infighting among the owners).
Also, I have no intention of going ten steps backward with the old tech offerings from Bilstien or Koni.
Carl at Racer's Edge recommended MCS, made by the "tech" half of the brothers that owned Moton. According to him, they're the current hot setup in a mid priced damper ($5.5k with the springs and parts needed to actually install them).
Opinions?
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11-25-2014, 02:15 AM
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I'm happy with my KW v3s. but the club sports could be up your alley way.
MCS have been talked about before, and suppose to be very good. You can get extras with them also bushings ect.
MCS have been talked about before, and suppose to be very good. You can get extras with them also bushings ect.
11-30-2014, 09:56 AM
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I have installed dozens of sets of mcs shocks on cars for customers. Mostly 996 & 997's. A 996tt, 997S, 3 997 gt3's, and 2 997 Gt2's with 620hp. Very highly recommended. We followed Lex when he left moton. He is a great guy. Very knowledgable. Great with technical help. They are great shocks. Don't hesitate!
11-30-2014, 11:11 AM
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I have installed dozens of sets of mcs shocks on cars for customers. Mostly 996 & 997's. A 996tt, 997S, 3 997 gt3's, and 2 997 Gt2's with 620hp. Very highly recommended. We followed Lex when he left moton. He is a great guy. Very knowledgable. Great with technical help. They are great shocks. Don't hesitate!
11-30-2014, 05:41 PM
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