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STR Prep - Shock / Damper and Springs Discussion
11-06-2011, 09:22 AM
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I received my Penske 8300's yesterday. I was planning on running the Eibach front bar, which uses stock endlinks. Will the stock endlinks clear the shocks? I saw a post from Saini when he installed one of the first set of Penske's, and said he had to get heim joints to clear the front forks.
edit, found out The answer is yes, stock endlinks work with an Eibach front sway bar and Penske 8300 shocks.
I will be running 800/700.
Thank you.
Jeff
edit, found out The answer is yes, stock endlinks work with an Eibach front sway bar and Penske 8300 shocks.
I will be running 800/700.
Thank you.
Jeff
11-06-2011, 02:22 PM
#44
Since many springs are sold in K (kg/mm)
here are the approximate conversions for the poll.
1000 lbs/in = 18 kg/mm
950 lbs/in = 17 kg/mm
900 lbs/in = 16 kg/mm
850 lbs/in = 15 kg/mm
800 lbs/in = 14 kg/mm
750 lbs/in = 13.5 kg/mm
700 lbs/in = 12.5 kg/mm
650 lbs/in = 11.5 kg/mm
600 lbs/in = 11 kg/mm
550 lbs/in = 10 kg/mm
500 lbs/in = 9 kg/mm
450 lbs/in = 8 kg/mm
400 lbs/in = 7 kg/mm
here are the approximate conversions for the poll.
1000 lbs/in = 18 kg/mm
950 lbs/in = 17 kg/mm
900 lbs/in = 16 kg/mm
850 lbs/in = 15 kg/mm
800 lbs/in = 14 kg/mm
750 lbs/in = 13.5 kg/mm
700 lbs/in = 12.5 kg/mm
650 lbs/in = 11.5 kg/mm
600 lbs/in = 11 kg/mm
550 lbs/in = 10 kg/mm
500 lbs/in = 9 kg/mm
450 lbs/in = 8 kg/mm
400 lbs/in = 7 kg/mm
11-06-2011, 02:22 PM
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Fronts are never really a issue. If you really want to know ill messure mine. As for the rears my jrzs are 12" and I've bottomed them out. The rear bodys should be around 10.5" to not bottom out when lowered as low as we are.
11-06-2011, 09:19 PM
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17.25" from bottom clevis through holes to top of damper body
22.0" from bottom clevis through holes to top of damper shaft
pin mount, ~2.5" long
Stock S2k rear dampers:
12.25" from bottom clevis through holes to top of damper body
17.25" from bottom clevis through holes to top of damper shaft
pin mount, ~2.5" long
11-07-2011, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by AllMotor2.2' timestamp='1320608476' post='21133227
I've searched, and can't seem to find it, but what are the STOCK shock lengths from top of shock to bolt eye? (I found the rear, no info on the fronts)
17.25" from bottom clevis through holes to top of damper body
22.0" from bottom clevis through holes to top of damper shaft
pin mount, ~2.5" long
Stock S2k rear dampers:
12.25" from bottom clevis through holes to top of damper body
17.25" from bottom clevis through holes to top of damper shaft
pin mount, ~2.5" long
11-11-2011, 10:22 PM
#48
RE: Penskes
1) Where to buy?
2) Has anyone had them shortened? If so, how much, and how did they feel after?
I had some Bilsteins shortened on my Miata because of a lack of travel, and the consequent "stepping out" of the rear when hard into a corner and going over bumps. Helped tremendously (along with shorter bumpstops)
1) Where to buy?
2) Has anyone had them shortened? If so, how much, and how did they feel after?
I had some Bilsteins shortened on my Miata because of a lack of travel, and the consequent "stepping out" of the rear when hard into a corner and going over bumps. Helped tremendously (along with shorter bumpstops)
11-12-2011, 02:39 AM
#49
RE: Penskes
1) Where to buy?
2) Has anyone had them shortened? If so, how much, and how did they feel after?
I had some Bilsteins shortened on my Miata because of a lack of travel, and the consequent "stepping out" of the rear when hard into a corner and going over bumps. Helped tremendously (along with shorter bumpstops)
1) Where to buy?
2) Has anyone had them shortened? If so, how much, and how did they feel after?
I had some Bilsteins shortened on my Miata because of a lack of travel, and the consequent "stepping out" of the rear when hard into a corner and going over bumps. Helped tremendously (along with shorter bumpstops)
http://ankenyracingenterprises.com/StrutsShocks.htm
11-14-2011, 04:47 PM
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Shocks: Penske 8300 Double Adjustable
Shock Body Length (lower bolt center to top of body/shaft bearing): Front = TBD " --- Rear = 10.25"
Valving: PSI spec
Springs: Eibach 6" 800/700 Have 8" fronts and 7" rears coming. 6" with stock top hats is way to short, learned this the hard way.
Car: 2008 S2000 White with Red leather
Ride height: I measure from bottom of rim to fender edge. 21 7/8" Front 22 1/8" Rear. I don't know how you guys stay consistant from the hub center.
Tires: 255 square Dunlop Star Specs for the cold months, then will switch to RS3's when it warms up.
Wheels: TSW Nurburgring 17x9 63mm
Pressures: 36F 26R
Alignment: -2.5 Front, 0 toe, -2.5 Rear, 1/4" total toe in.
Front Sway bar: Eibach, set on its stiff setting
Rear Sway bar: Stock '08
Shock Body Length (lower bolt center to top of body/shaft bearing): Front = TBD " --- Rear = 10.25"
Valving: PSI spec
Springs: Eibach 6" 800/700 Have 8" fronts and 7" rears coming. 6" with stock top hats is way to short, learned this the hard way.
Car: 2008 S2000 White with Red leather
Ride height: I measure from bottom of rim to fender edge. 21 7/8" Front 22 1/8" Rear. I don't know how you guys stay consistant from the hub center.
Tires: 255 square Dunlop Star Specs for the cold months, then will switch to RS3's when it warms up.
Wheels: TSW Nurburgring 17x9 63mm
Pressures: 36F 26R
Alignment: -2.5 Front, 0 toe, -2.5 Rear, 1/4" total toe in.
Front Sway bar: Eibach, set on its stiff setting
Rear Sway bar: Stock '08
