Originally Posted by
slow_hatch
You can't compare your BASIC street setup to one that would see huge benefits on a racetrack. Mtns and an actual race track are totally different.(BTW skunk2 and AGXs is NOT one of the best setups) While this cantilever setup would cost more than a conventional coil over setup, it does have its advantages. However for price factor most people would never see the advantages this setup would yield in just a normal street car.
Benifets that I see
1. The ability to run a much more adjustable shock, and mounting point. Aftermarket motorcycle shocks have a much higher range of adjustments, Including high speed compression, low speed compression, rebound, preload, and ride height adj. Not to mention adjusting the pivot point, where you can adjust the ratio to make for different wheel travel to actually shock travel, making the shocks much more effective.(different spring rates would be needed)Not to mention these shock are rebuildable are able to be revalved.(PS to do this right run aftermarket motorcycle shocks so you can have them revalved, since the valving for motorcycles and cars would be quite different. Stock shocks only offer a small amount.)
2. Ease of adjustments. Don't bother tearing your whole car apart to swap out springs or adjust you shocks. Everything is located inboard and out of the weather, allowing parts to last longer.
3.Weight placement. Center weight is better, and a small amount of less unsprung weight.
4. Wheel clearance. Not sure how much this effects EF, but some cars wheel widths are affected by how close the wheel comes to the shocks/springs. This would allow for one to run much wider wheels without hitting vital suspension parts.
Im sure there are other benefits as well, and i'll add them when I think of them or others can chime in as well. Money aside this setup is far better than the conventional setup.
EvasiveEF9
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