Shock options for track cars, Give me your opinions Options

[nine14cats]

Hi Gang,

I'm currently running Bilstein's all around on my track car. No special valving. Right out of the box.

If we were to assume the current set up at the bottom and the JWE Fox shocks at the top, what are my options in between?

My current car setup:

Front =
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23mm solid t-bars
27mm Smart racing AR bar
911T struts, calipers, brakes
turbo tie rods
Bilstein shocks

Rear =
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350lbs to 450lbs springs (depending upon track or application)
adjustable perches
Bilstein shocks
944 calipers and brakes

I will be going to bigger brakes all around, so I won't have the 911T struts much longer.

What are my shock options and approx. costs?

i.e. low end $500, Fox shocks $4400....

We run this car at Thunderhilll, Laguna Seca, Sears, Buttonwillow.

Thanks,

Bill P.

[Jeroen]

I checked with Kanna Motorsports a little while back
They have a similar set of struts (adj. spindle height) but with Ohlin 3 way adjustable shocks
He quoted me $4700 for a set of fronts...

I'm not saying that's expensive, but it sure is a lot 'o money
And I seriously doubt I will benefit from these trick shocks
I'm sure they're the hot ticket for someone who knows how to set them up, but I think it's WAAAAAAY beyond my skills to adjust them properly.

I've seen racer friends who got JRZ or similar setups on their cars, just "because it's the stuff to have" and seen them getting blown off the track by cars with yellow Koni's because they are incapable of tuning the shocks.
Not my idea of fun after spending well over $5000

I'm still in doubt what to do...
Just get 23mm t-bars and yellow koni's and see where that takes me or go for coil-overs right away

Ah... I've still got time to think about it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

cheers,

Jeroen