Suspension Tuning Suggestions: A Talk with a Koni Automotive Product Manager
The Koni roadshow pulled into Summit Racing’s retail store this week to chat with folks about the merits of proper suspension tuning. We got a chance to sit down with Lee Grimes, an Automotive Product Manager with Koni (and a racer himself with decades of track experience), to get his take on performance trends, suspension
Shocks Primer: The Hows and Whys of Priming Your Shocks
“Hey, I bought some new shocks from you, but one of them doesn’t seem to work.” “This new shock only has hydraulic action in one direction.” These are common concerns the shock experts at KYB hear from customers after they buy new shocks. According to the KYB guys, it can take some convincing to assure the customers
Video 101: An Introduction to Shocks vs. Struts
In this Summit Racing Quick Flicks video, you will learn the basic differences between shocks and struts. Struts are similar to shocks in that they dampen road vibrations; however, they are a structural part of your vehicle’s suspension. A shock requires a upper and lower control arm to hold the front wheel hub. A strut
Mailbag: Diagnosing Worn Shocks & Struts
Z.G. Lexington, KY Q: I suspect it’s time to replace my shocks, but I’m not sure. I inspected them and I found no leaks. I also performed an old-school “bounce test,” and the car seemed to come to a rest reasonably quick. Any tips on diagnosing worn shocks and struts? A: Shock and strut wear




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