<VV> Shocks

[Chuck Kamas]

Thanks Bryan,  I never really understood the purpose of adjusting the shocks before.  It makes sense that the adjustment is to 
compensate for other suspension components.

Chuck


> Hi Ryan,
> 
> If you talk to the top shock vendors, they'll tell you that there's 
> more to the shock problem than mount point and extended/compressed 
> length.  The weight of the car, distribution, and spring rates all 
> matter.  Now, for a FWD car with struts, it's not too much of a stretch 
> to put Neon or VW struts on a MINI if they'll basically fit.  The 
> problem is that there isn't a car out there that even comes close to a 
> Corvair in layout.
> 
> Now, you can get a shock that will work ok - see the Tech Guide for 
> interchanges.  But if I'm going to pay for a set of Koni Yellows then 
> I'd darn sure want them to be *right*.  At one time Koni offered a 
> non-adjustable shock for the late model Corvair.  Given enough money, 
> they'll build a set of shocks for anything.  If that's what you want, 
> I'd call them and ask, it might not be as much as you think.
> 
> BTW, adjustable shocks are primarily for stock class cars that have no 
> way to adjust the spring or anti-roll rate.  Chrysler went to the Konis 
> largely to accommodate autocrossers who wanted to also drive their cars 
> on the street.  There's no real reason you need adjustable shocks as 
> long as they are properly matched to the application.
> 
> --Bryan
> 
> On Jul 25, 2005, at 10:58 PM, Ryan Verthein wrote:
> 
> > So my question is this...  is there another car that
> > most manufacterers have heard of that has the same
> > shock as a Corvair?
> 
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