Ridetech single adjustable coilover shocks or triple adjustable?

[b17brian]

I'm getting close to ordering my Ridetech coilover shocks. They are for a 67 Camaro with stock subframe and full Ridetech front end. I'm sticking with parts from one manufacturer. My Camaro will be mostly a street car, but when the suspension and subframe connectors are done I plan to autocross it. I anticipate it will see the autocross track 5-10 times a year when I start out. I currently have no experience driving autocross or shock tuning.

I've been saving for the Ridetech triple adjustable coilovers, but I was recently told that all I needed were the single adjustables based on how often I'd be tracking my car. I was also told the triple adjustables had so many combinations of tuning I'd be over my head. So my question is, are the Ridetech triple adjustable coilover shocks so hard to tune that I'll never get them tuned correctly and are they too much for my purposes? Don't we all over build our cars to make them more capable in the future and for bragging rights? Looking for more opinions, especially if you have used both shocks?

[eric1967]

Sounds like you have already decided to buy the triples. I started out with single & upgraded to triples. They are not hard to adjust. Most people who make a big deal about shock tuning are not experienced. I would not hesitate to put the triples on it. If you are the type of guy willing to experiment with the settings go for it. If you need some help shoot me a pm I will be glad to help.

Thanks Eric

[Z06vette]

It sounds like the triple would be overkill (money wise & likely component wise) for your intended use. If you eventually plan to compete on a very high level than I say go for them. If not the single would probably suit you fine. For me it has been easier learning to tune the suspension with the single. There are so many variables, I feel it simplifies things. Do you run any of the local SCCA events?
Scott

[Jr]

Check with ron sutton on ordering special valved shocks. If he can set you up with a single adjustable for your application, I would definitely go that route. Maybe ron will chime in.

[David Pozzi]

Many people get hooked on autocross, so you may wind up running more than you think. 5 to 10 events a year is quite a bit so if you can afford the triples, I'd get them. You can get help with tuning them, there are a lot of people that use them.

[Schwartz Perf]

Originally Posted by David Pozzi

Many people get hooked on autocross, so you may wind up running more than you think. 5 to 10 events a year is quite a bit so if you can afford the triples, I'd get them. You can get help with tuning them, there are a lot of people that use them.

What he said.

We actually use singles in most applications as they have just enough adjustment to tune the car in pretty well.. But going with triples gives so much further adjustment and fine tuning to really get the shocks performing well. Also know that the more adjustments you have, the more you can get OUT of tune.. but if you're the type of person that has the patience to adjust things then i'd say go for it if you can afford.

Additionally if you'd like a quote on a set let us know!

-Dale