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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Fox rear shocks w/reservoir...opinions?

Posted by: dekman Nov 16 2006, 12:52 AM

Have leaking carrera rear shocks and have heard Fox shocks are good(was told that have similar design to Motons). Anyone with knowledge/experience I would love to hear about it......Thanks!

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Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 16 2006, 01:06 AM

hide the resevoirs in the rear trunk

get the matching fronts

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Nov 16 2006, 02:04 AM

Ran them on my TRX and they worked well.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 16 2006, 05:43 AM

Wish I could get those. Not sure I would get much faster than revalved Koni's. Because my driving is so inconsistant I wouldn't know the difference.

Posted by: Jeroen Nov 16 2006, 06:33 AM

Can't you just have your Carrera's rebuild?
(IIRC, they are called QA1 now)

Posted by: Joe Ricard Nov 16 2006, 08:35 AM

I was looing at the QA-1 shocks. what length is best for a lowered car?
is there a part number that designates the mounting configuration.

Posted by: race914 Nov 16 2006, 09:00 AM

You've probably already seen this, but just in case, http://www.smartracingproducts.com/pdfcat/srp2006_frontaxle.pdf from Smart Racing Products

I've 'heard' good things, but have no data or first hand experience.

I'll be interested in what others in the club have to say!

QUOTE(dekman @ Nov 15 2006, 10:52 PM)

Have leaking carrera rear shocks and have heard Fox shocks are good(was told that have similar design to Motons). Anyone with knowledge/experience I would love to hear about it......Thanks!

Posted by: Aaron Cox Nov 16 2006, 10:51 AM

rob,

show us your 'carrera/QA1" shocks

Posted by: Crazyhippy Nov 16 2006, 12:18 PM

I've had really good experiances w/ Fox shocks, but on Baja trucks, never anything like your car...

Always nice to deal w/ though

BJH

Posted by: Brad Roberts Nov 16 2006, 01:45 PM

Craig Watkins (Smart Racing Products) worked for FOX back in the day developing shocks for them. FOX hired away a Moton guy way back...

I would run them, but I would NO idea were to start on the valving.

I would actually call Craig and ask him were to start. He is the lead team engineer for the Flying Lizard ALMS GT3RSR's

He also happened to cut his teeth in 914's back in the 80's

I think he still has a 914 on his property up near Santa Rosa.

B

Posted by: dekman Nov 16 2006, 10:40 PM

Spoke with Craig yesterday....very knowledgeable. Has suggestions about dampening, set up, pressures, etc. My 82 carreras are old school relating to design. He eventually recommended doing the fronts too(RSR struts - no comparsion to new Fox or Motons). He stated gives a decent street ride too(springs <300lbs). Saving up....will let you know.