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Steve@Rennsport 12-24-2015 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarwood (Post 8930897)
Are you saying you've never heard of this, or that it's not accurate?

https://youtu.be/BiW0ISi8N-w?t=44s

Its not accurate for a multitude of reasons.

ted 12-25-2015 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RDM (Post 8930885)
So what would the recommended rebuild cycle be for Bilstein shocks on a street-driven car (years or miles)?

According to RE Suspension road race shocks need a rebuild every 3 or 4 years.

Replace oil and seals and sometimes the washer/shim stacks.
The oil eventually gets contaminated and that accelerates wear on seals and metal parts.
Apparently the thin metal washers/shim stacks in the shocks with time deflect and need to be replaced too.

Off road racers in extreme conditions do this a few times a season.

Production car shocks are said to last 50,000 miles. ymmv :)

A set of adjustable racing shocks that cost $2k to $4k+ that get rebuilt for $300 makes sense.
If you have less expensive shocks just replace them in pairs.

ted 12-25-2015 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sugarwood (Post 8929588)
On other cars, it makes sense if the shock has no oil, there is no resistance, and a car will bounce on the coil springs when the spring decompresses.

The jounce is too random. ;)
How much compression is in a good jounce?

I cant even jounce my race cars or 1 ton truck. :)

911pcars 12-29-2015 12:13 PM

Are you road racing where custom-valved shocks are mostly used? If not, standard, HD or sport shocks should be enough options for most owners. However, as always, YMMV.

Sherwood


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