 Fox rear shocks w/reservoir...opinions? |
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| dekman |
 Nov 16 2006, 12:52 AM
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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! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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| Aaron Cox |
Nov 16 2006, 01:06 AM
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| So.Cal.914 |
Nov 16 2006, 02:04 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Ran them on my TRX and they worked well.
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| Joe Ricard |
Nov 16 2006, 05:43 AM
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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.
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| Jeroen |
Nov 16 2006, 06:33 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Can't you just have your Carrera's rebuild?
(IIRC, they are called QA1 now) |
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| Joe Ricard |
Nov 16 2006, 08:35 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
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. |
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| race914 |
Nov 16 2006, 09:00 AM
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73 914-4 Group: Members Posts: 1,006 Joined: 31-October 05 From: Nipomo, California (Central Coast) Member No.: 5,027 Region Association: Central California |
You've probably already seen this, but just in case, product info & article in Excellence 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! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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| Aaron Cox |
Nov 16 2006, 10:51 AM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
rob,
show us your 'carrera/QA1" shocks |
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| Crazyhippy |
Nov 16 2006, 12:18 PM
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Insert witty comment here... Group: Members Posts: 1,659 Joined: 28-July 05 From: Home of the Coyotes, AZ Member No.: 4,493 Region Association: None |
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 |
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| Brad Roberts |
Nov 16 2006, 01:45 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
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 |
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| dekman |
Nov 16 2006, 10:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 12-December 04 From: Ojai,CA Member No.: 3,274 Region Association: None |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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