Problems with VariShocks!

[fvike]

How much more does a Penske shock cost than a VariShock?

[Apogee]

Originally Posted by fvike

How much more does a Penske shock cost than a VariShock?

Penske's are big money...I haven't priced them for an automotive application, but I got my race shocks for my quad from Custom Axis, a division of Penske, and it was roughly $2500 for 3 shocks. The quality is second to none, but certainly not for the faint of wallet.

Tobin

[Teetoe_Jones]

A Penske 8300 series shock is $830 each without springs. Worth every penny the first time you feel the valving and ride quality.

I distribute parts for manufacturers who have proven over and over that their products are of the highest quality. I also like to stick with people that make one thing very well- Like AP Brakes. They don't make wheels, springs, control arms etc. They make racing brakes, and they have been on every winning LeMans Corvette for over 10 years. Penske is the same way, as is Bilstein, Brembo, Ron Davis, etc. I won't use a shock manufacturer (like Afco) that makes radiators, ball joints etc. I want a shock manufacturer who only makes shocks, and does it right.
Think of it this way- Do you want your shocks built by a company that does a little bit of everything, or a company that does one thing exceptionally?


Tyler

[The WidowMaker]

tyler - are the bilsteins you speak of adjustable coilovers (the ones for a little more for a pair) or they custom valved non adjustable coilovers?

[Teetoe_Jones]

The Bilsteins I sell are non adjustable, custom valved coil overs. We can upgrade the shaft and add a remote reservoir to them and make them double adjustable, just like the Penskes.

Tyler

[fvike]

I just got a mail from TCP, and they'll replace my VariShocks. So I'll give them another shot. My brother has a XV lvl 2 rear suspension for his 'cuda, but haven't installed it yet. One of the dampers in that kit (Afco) is now being sent in for replacement, it was easily compressable. So I agree with Teetoe_Jones, you get what you pay for when it comes to shocks, but then again, you'd expect higher quality from a race damper than a street damper.

While we're discussing, what are the pros for having a remote resovair on a damper? Is it a tuning aid?

[AJSZR2326]

ive had one leaking for a while now and one that snapped off at the top,tcp said too much preload was on the one that broke at the top near locknut.