Drag shocks
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Drag shocks What are the advantages to having adjustable shocks for drag racing and what do the different ratios stand for? i.e. 70/30, 50/50, and os on.
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Re: Drag shocks What do the different ratios stand for, and what setting should I try first? I have been told 90/10 on front and 50/50 on the rear. What do you think?
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Re: Drag shocks These numbers represent the percentage of force required the extend (first number) and compress (second number) the shock. By changing the settings on the front and rear shocks, the car can be dialed-in to raise the front on initial launch for weight transfer and then settle smoothly for a final charge to the finish line.
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Re: Drag shocks </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Pro Stock John:
<strong> Drag shocks allow you to tune your suspension. You can optimize your car for drag launches.
I reccomend doing the fronts first. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why do the fronts first? Is it best to have a stiff shock up front for launch and weight transfer?
<strong> Drag shocks allow you to tune your suspension. You can optimize your car for drag launches.
I reccomend doing the fronts first. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Why do the fronts first? Is it best to have a stiff shock up front for launch and weight transfer?
