CLASS RACER FORUM - View Single Post

Mike Mans · 10-23-2017, 11:54 AM

On a really well-prepped surface, the tighter the shock settings that you can get away with - the faster it will be. Less wasted motion in the suspension and more forward progress.

Working with a 5-speed can be quite a bit different from an automatic if you're always trying to build up a little wheel-speed too. If you're going into a shake of sorts, I would actually recommend trying to tighten the shocks a little and raise some leave RPM to put more power down and try to maintain wheel speed more consistently for the first 10'+.

If you're trying to dead-hook it and slip the clutch more, then yes - you can loosen the shock a little bit and let it try to plant the tire harder and keep it driven into the track surface with a bit more force.

Best of luck - Mike

10-23-2017, 11:54 AM	#2
Mike Mans Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 177 Likes: 21 Liked 299 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Intuitive shock settings On a really well-prepped surface, the tighter the shock settings that you can get away with - the faster it will be. Less wasted motion in the suspension and more forward progress. Working with a 5-speed can be quite a bit different from an automatic if you're always trying to build up a little wheel-speed too. If you're going into a shake of sorts, I would actually recommend trying to tighten the shocks a little and raise some leave RPM to put more power down and try to maintain wheel speed more consistently for the first 10'+. If you're trying to dead-hook it and slip the clutch more, then yes - you can loosen the shock a little bit and let it try to plant the tire harder and keep it driven into the track surface with a bit more force. Best of luck - Mike