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Originally Posted by McMimmcs
Just what is the research you speak of? How much are the race car shocks for a model A?
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First, you have to know EXACTLY what you are after.
Assume a SOFT, well regulated, controlled ride.
Assume the chassis is in good condition. NO WORN parts. (no shocks will cure this)
Definitely required is an engineering background in hydraulics or working knowledge of same. (shocks are hydraulic devices)
You have to understand mass and acceleration. (needed to calculate damping factor)
You need to know how to find the rate of the springs in your car.
You have to figure out how much physical room you have to mount shocks in the ideal position. The ideal position knowledge is acquired by basic learning principles and a library card.
The ideal position on a model A is definitely not where some of the kit suppliers locate them.
There are no race car shocks made for a model A, per se.
There are racing shocks that can be adapted to just about any vehicle.
I use eBay and watch for used ones from a midget or sprint car. Used ones are adequate for street use because they are usually changed long before they are
even half worn out. Sometimes they are brand new spares from a race team that quit and sold out. Used ones usually go for $50 or less each. There are adjustable ones but even the used cost is usually out of reach.
Race shocks are rated by a numbering system acording to compression and rebound damping factor. (stiffness) More stuff to learn.
"If it was easy/cheap, everyone would do it". (quote from ~)