GPA951s

Hi Guys, I would like some feedback on what experience you may have with different Manufacturers of racing suspensions. From what I can see, there are about 3 main options, Moton, JRZ and Intrax. (all in the neighborhood of 7k+) I have a 88 Turbo-s, This for me is the single most important purchase for this build. Id like to know your experience and what really works well. I was a Crew Chief for an open wheel modified and we won several championships on $70 shocks, Simplicity and basics in that sport prevailed over all the bells and whistles from the higher end stuff. Road Course is a totally different animal, hence my posing the question. I am tempted to get springs for the first season and run the konis I have as I develop the car. All Inputs are welcome..
Thanks!

JustinL

I run the Bilstein Escort Cup shocks on my race car with 675lb springs. They are not adjustable and very simple, but they work. Previously that car had LEDA shocks which were double adjustable, but I found that once I set the shocks I never went back to tweak them. Both of those were good, but I prefer the Bilsteins. Sorry I can't help you out on the higher end stuff.

91K-Man

@ Mantisssport.ca we use koni's on our racecars. 5 Nasa Championships tell the story.

T&T Racing

[QUOTE=91K-Man;13949950]@ Mantisssport.ca we use koni's on our racecars. 5 Nasa Championships

+1 for Koni, double adjustable for front struts, 8611 and Koni double adjustable series 28 for rear.

rlm328

These guys:

http://motioncontrolsuspension.com/

They

rlm328

These guys:

http://motioncontrolsuspension.com/

they will tune the shock to your needs. What spring set up are looking at, do you have coil overs in the back?

cajuncroc

MCS

zadar

By shocks that are common and few places that rebuild them when needed and parts readily available for them.

linzman

MCS 2 way remote.

T&T Racing

Contact anzesuspension.com, ask for Angelo

GPA951s

Thanks for the input, I am starting out in Stock "F" So I from what I can see I believe the rules dont allow the removal of the torsion bars. I will eventually Run SP3 and remove them and run a only the coil over in the rear. Im a bit on the fence about that, I have heard stories about the lower bolt shearing off.

rlm328

I have had coil overs on the rear for 10 years on my 951 under some pretty harsh conditions. I have only had one bolt shear off and it was fairly easy to back out. It broke during an off track excursion so I do not think I can really blame it on the bolt. That was 7 years ago and I have not had any problems since. I am running the Racers Edge bolt with spacer.

As far as Stock F or SP3 I would look at which was more popular in my area and decide that way. The one with the largest group is the way I would decide, there will be a lot of people at the track you can learn from.

jerome951

Upgrade the lower bolts to a stronger spec and you should be fine. I have 10 years on mine and no issues.

I have Moton 2-ways, which have since become MCS. I've had no issues w/ them over 10 years and it's nice being able to adjust for specific tracks.

drive418

2 way adjustable for me. SP3 has been growing the past two seasons in the east and northeast.

Matt Romanowski

Just to be clear, Moton did not become MCS. Moton was started by a ex JRZ people. They built Moton up and sold it to AST. Then they started MCS. The Moton and MCS shocks are all based on the designs that originated at JRZ, though JRZ has continued the development the most IMHO.