What are the best shocks

LJ47 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-31-2012, 08:53 PM

Hi Rod
QA1 good allrounder I went with the adjustable comp and rebound and it works well on road or track.
Regards LJ

PLDRIVE · #2 (**permalink**) 05-31-2012, 10:27 PM

Ohlins, JRZ,Moton,Motion Control, Penske (all pretty close)

Do not compare a QA1 to any of the above. NOT in the same league

fordracing65 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-31-2012, 11:50 PM

What ever a Kirkham uses.:

400TT · #4 (**permalink**) 06-01-2012, 03:50 AM

Basically the more you pay, the better the performance. I've personally never liked AVO's, have not had a good experience with them and they are not a good looking shock either.

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Originally Posted by fordracing65

What ever a Kirkham uses.:

Kirkham use Penske Shocks with their own custom valving as standard fitment. Nice.

FatBoy · #5 (**permalink**) 06-02-2012, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 400TT

Kirkham use Penske Shocks with their own custom valving as standard fitment. Nice.

But they are a listed part number so presumably, you can buy them.
I'll add to the Penske recommendation, they're brilliant on my Kirkham. In spite of having solid rose-joints everywhere, the car is amazingly compliant and comfortable and much of that must be down to the superb Penskes.

Paul

Modena · #6 (**permalink**) 06-02-2012, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FatBoy

But they are a listed part number so presumably, you can buy them.
I'll add to the Penske recommendation, they're brilliant on my Kirkham. In spite of having solid rose-joints everywhere, the car is amazingly compliant and comfortable and much of that must be down to the superb Penskes.

Paul

Every Penske is "custom" valved. You can't buy an "off-the-shelf" Penske shock, they're all by specification. Even if the specification is "the usual" or "the default", they're all custom, all hand-built and dyno'd.

400TT · #7 (**permalink**) 06-02-2012, 06:08 AM

Yes, that is true of the Penske's, but the trick is what valving to run. To get something in the ballpark takes some time and money.

We have dyno'd quite a few of the cheaper shocks, the results bring a tear to your eye and there is a definite lack of consistancy.

We have also had experience with Murray Cootes Shocks. Can highly recommend Murray, he knows his stuff.

On all our new cars we have optimised the shock location/operation to increase shock movement for a given suspension travel. The more the shock moves, the better and more reliable the control it can exhibit. So regardless of the shock brand chosen, you will get the best out of it. So if you can, this is a good area to address.