How many track events did your OEM shocks last?
May 20, 2009, 06:17 AM
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How many track events did your OEM shocks last?
I'm asking because after 6 days on track, the suspension has become very wallowy and seems to take a lot longer to settle when coming off of the ski jump at Shenandoah or when I land in the carousel. I've also noticed that turn in seems to take a hair longer and I'm on stickier tires (Star Specs) than my previous OEM Yokos. The car also tends to wander a bit more under hard braking from the straights, causing me to have to muscle the car into placement in the next turn but this also could be as a result of the track pads I'm using.
Anyone else kill their shocks after a few events? Could it be in my head?
My suspension is 100% stock right now.
Anyone else kill their shocks after a few events? Could it be in my head?
My suspension is 100% stock right now.
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May 20, 2009, 06:37 AM
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I would say that the stickier tires are the source of this different feeling along with the new pads. But if your shocks are indeed blown, then they will either show signs of leaking near where the body meets the piston shaft, if not the valve inside could be broke, required you to take the suspension apart to test the movement of the shaft.
May 20, 2009, 06:38 AM
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I would say that the stickier tires are the source of this different feeling along with the new pads. But if your shocks are indeed blown, then they will either show signs of leaking near where the body meets the piston shaft, if not the valve inside could be broke, required you to take the suspension apart to test the movement of the shaft.
Plus, I'll be perfectly honest, I want an excuse to replace everything with something more serious. The stocks suspension, while extremely capable and forgiving, does toss you around a lot on the track.
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May 20, 2009, 08:52 AM
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The typical test is to compress the shock (push down on the car) and see what happens. A good shock will typically just come right back up. A blown shock will either slowly come back up or sit there and oscillate (like Homer's belly!).
I know of a couple Evo X's that have done 10+ track days on the stock suspension without any issue. Of course, when they swapped to coilovers their times dropped
I know of a couple Evo X's that have done 10+ track days on the stock suspension without any issue. Of course, when they swapped to coilovers their times dropped
May 20, 2009, 10:12 AM
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I'm asking because after 6 days on track, the suspension has become very wallowy and seems to take a lot longer to settle when coming off of the ski jump at Shenandoah or when I land in the carousel. I've also noticed that turn in seems to take a hair longer and I'm on stickier tires (Star Specs) than my previous OEM Yokos. The car also tends to wander a bit more under hard braking from the straights, causing me to have to muscle the car into placement in the next turn but this also could be as a result of the track pads I'm using.
Anyone else kill their shocks after a few events? Could it be in my head?
My suspension is 100% stock right now.
Anyone else kill their shocks after a few events? Could it be in my head?
My suspension is 100% stock right now.
May 20, 2009, 11:41 AM
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The typical test is to compress the shock (push down on the car) and see what happens. A good shock will typically just come right back up. A blown shock will either slowly come back up or sit there and oscillate (like Homer's belly!).
I know of a couple Evo X's that have done 10+ track days on the stock suspension without any issue. Of course, when they swapped to coilovers their times dropped
I know of a couple Evo X's that have done 10+ track days on the stock suspension without any issue. Of course, when they swapped to coilovers their times dropped
This is possibly true too.
May 20, 2009, 12:11 PM
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One thing I forgot (and remembered once I reread your post) is that the wandering under braking could be due to the tires. The Star Specs wander a LOT. They also don't have as stiff a sidewall as the stock tires and the turn in will not be as crisp. Both of which as issues you are describing.
Also you might check the alignment to make sure that stuff isn't out of whack (assuming you've not). Camber makes things wander under braking.
Also check your brake pads since they can contribute to weird issues under braking (esp. if the rear is braking better than the front).
Also you might check the alignment to make sure that stuff isn't out of whack (assuming you've not). Camber makes things wander under braking.
Also check your brake pads since they can contribute to weird issues under braking (esp. if the rear is braking better than the front).
