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Originally Posted by BMF
The shocks arent doing anything to support the weight of the car, unless they're bottomed out or on the bump stops.
A "Stiff rate" spring is popular for those that are looking for handling ability, but i believe suspension tuning in nascar revolves around using the lightest possible spring for the job.
The Job of the shock is to control the action of the spring! You need shocks up to the task.
My camaro with its 1960's front end technology has NO PROBLEM handling on the street, with no sway bar and moroso springs....why? becuase i have Afco front shocks with the compression turned up to control the bounce on the landing from the launch, what this also does it prevent the car from diving when driving around.
Most light springs are accompanied by cheapo "drag shocks" and they're the real problem behind the handling issues.
My 1.48 60ft launch picture |
I just had to get this out. It's true nascar uses the softest spring possible. Hell, every form of motorsports basically tries to run the softest spring they can. the stiffer the spring, the rougher the ride and the more parts you're gonna break.
but its also important to know that the shocks nascar tunes with costs over $1,000 each! they are definitely not street items.
I do agree that shocks are important and you get what you pay for. But there are some people, like jake for example, who put a lot of miles on their car just driving it around on the street. These types of people would wear their shocks out a lot faster, especially if they were running a soft spring/ tight shock combo all the time. It doesnt make as much sense for them to buy the top of the line shock unless its for a dedicated track car.