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General / Re: What are people's thoughts on the new Afco shocks?
« Last post by justfreaky on March 06, 2023, 01:00:36 pm »
Hi Randy.

Our dealer is still waiting on the shocks as well. I was not aware that one of the choices had already been removed. I would be interested in the outcome of the shock dyno tests.

I agree that there are still a lot of questions. I still have a box full of the old Carrera shocks. (LOL!) The switch to the Bilsteins at least didn't have the price sticker shock! There are plenty of people with racks of the Bilstein shocks as well that have been dyno tested. I don't think that we will ever get away from people having their shocks tested to gain a small advantage. Shocks are more of a fine-tuning device. So, people will still have to be on their game for the initial setup of their cars.

There will certainly be a significant influx of money to USLC/INEX! Increased costs are going to hurt the budget racers, such as myself. There are already people dropping out and selling off due to the higher costs and inability to get tires. I am still not sure where I am going to come up with the extra money to buy new shocks. But I will continue to try to stick it out as long as I can.

Thank You for your input on the situation!

Steve
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General / Re: What are people's thoughts on the new Afco shocks?
« Last post by RPM on March 06, 2023, 12:01:13 pm »
I spoke to our dealer on Friday about them. He said he has a couple hundred on order and they have already removed the #2(?) shock from the initial offerings. He said he is going to run the shock dyno so he can get a feel for what they have to offer over the Bilsteins.

There are a lot of questions that need to be answered before opinions can be formed. I do see it as a double edge sword. We went aware from Carrera shocks back in the day because they were adjustable and people had racks of shocks with dyno sheet attached. The Bilsteins offered a single shock, that unless you wanted to cheat, was the same for everyone.

Now, we are going back to having to have multiple shocks for different tracks. I like the ability to tune, but the change will have a significant influx of money to 600 racing and we will have options that have a higher cost of racing.

Randy - RPM
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General / Re: What are people's thoughts on the new Afco shocks?
« Last post by justfreaky on March 02, 2023, 06:29:05 pm »
WOW! Nobody has thoughts about the new shock rule?
AMAZING!!!!!!
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Race & Track Announcements / Big Sky Speedway, Billings, MT
« Last post by justfreaky on February 20, 2023, 06:14:21 pm »
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General / What are people's thoughts on the new Afco shocks?
« Last post by justfreaky on February 13, 2023, 02:02:49 pm »
What are people's thoughts on the new Afco shocks?
I am curious as to what everyone thinks about this subject.

Steve
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General / Re: It's off season for a lot of us
« Last post by justfreaky on February 09, 2023, 01:39:23 am »
I saw this posted on another page. Think about it. It makes total sense.
"For all the crying about being too busy, somehow it?s more manageable now that I have a variety of parts to build. It?s kind of like carrying a plumb full bucket of water, where it?s easier if you can carry two buckets with one in each hand. Not sure it makes me twice as efficient, but it?s making me feel twice as effective."                 
Don't stop your build just because you need, or are waiting for, one part. Keep being productive and keep your project moving forward.
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RPM / Re: RPM Detent Coil Over Adjuster
« Last post by justfreaky on February 03, 2023, 06:15:34 pm »
These things are cool! Will save you a lot of headache while doing set up. No more hose clamps or tape.

Steve
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RPM / Re: RPM Detent Coil Over Adjuster
« Last post by RPM on February 03, 2023, 02:56:48 pm »
$15 off each right now. That's right, save $60 a set.
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General / Re: It's off season for a lot of us
« Last post by justfreaky on January 27, 2023, 02:17:22 pm »
Am I the only one working on their car over the offseason?
While I am not getting much physical work done, at least I am getting the needed parts together to finish my rebuild.
Come on Spring!!!
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General / Re: It's off season for a lot of us
« Last post by justfreaky on January 22, 2023, 01:34:53 pm »
Engine and wiring harness in hand. It came with red coils and an oil cooler, so that was a little bonus. Got myself a red box for ignition system. Now to score a cheap set of carbs and rebuild them.

Steve
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