Most economical double adj front shocks

[ericsz]

Looking for something to settle down the landing after a wheel stand. Is shocks pretty much the answer. Currently run koni spa1 and the wheelie is about 4' high and comes down at about the 60' mark. When it lands it bounces off the bump stops and comes up again about a foot before it settles down. Looking for something economical. Thanks in advance.

[Ed Wright]

Good luck Eric!
I had QA1s, had them re-valved twice. Same deal. Bought AFCO BNCs which was supposed to cure that, still bounced, had them re-valved to stiffen compression, still bounced. Bought a $2400.00 set of Santuffs. Finally cured. I don't know of a cheap fix.

Btw, the cheapest shocks, the QA1s, ran just as fast. Same 60', etc. just bounced on landings.

[Alan Roehrich]

Santhuff. If you want the best control, there is no substitute.

[Dyno]

I disagree, call Randy Mans at Fastshocks. He has helped alot of racers out. 612-306-5387

[Jeff Lee]

I don't know what kind of car we're talking about but $500 or so is a lot cheaper than Santhuffs. And maybe front-end travel limiter or weight forward of the mid-section of the car is even cheaper yet. Or maybe a rear suspension adjustment or an RPM adjustment.
I'm just saying exhaust all current resources first. And maybe a pair of Santhuffs will be the magic pill you need (they are very good shocks; something I wish I had looked at. We'll try my custom valved BNC AFCO's first).

[Dragsinger]

a note about Santhuff shocks. They are expensive but with out question worth it. My Firebird went from big wheelies to small wheelies and settles down quickly. No bounce, excellent control, smooth.

Even driving the pits and return road it is smooth.

However, the biggest improvement, deadly consistent. In addition the win light shins often!

This video shows my Firebird in action. Slide the time arrow [bottom of video] to the one min mark. You will see "Woodfin" on the dash. Watch the smoothness. This car runs 6.0's 1/8 mile - 9.50's 1/4 mile with an average 1.33 60' Santhuff all four corners.

[Ed Carpenter]

Originally Posted by ericsz

Looking for something to settle down the landing after a wheel stand. Is shocks pretty much the answer. Currently run koni spa1 and the wheelie is about 4' high and comes down at about the 60' mark. When it lands it bounces off the bump stops and comes up again about a foot before it settles down. Looking for something economical. Thanks in advance.

I had Eric at AFCO build me a set. All my problems went away. 800.00

[Ed Wright]

Would have saved me a lot of money if mine had worked like their rep claimed they would, when he pumped me full of crap at the PRI show, or maybe SEMA. They worked no better than the QA1s they replaced. Only harder to reach the upper adjustments.
I talked to Mr Mans, but had already had them worked on once. Between the two, QA1s were easier to deal with, and the car hooked the same. Bounced the same also. :-)

From talking to others I knew the Santuffs would cure it. Hard to believe the difference.

[Rob Petrie E395]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Would have saved me a lot of money if mine had worked like their rep claimed they would, when he pumped me full of crap at the PRI show, or maybe SEMA. They worked no better than the QA1s they replaced. Only harder to reach the upper adjustments.
I talked to Mr Mans, but had already had them worked on once. Between the two, QA1s were easier to deal with, and the car hooked the same. Bounced the same also. :-)

From talking to others I knew the Santuffs would cure it. Hard to believe the difference.

Look at the bright side Ed. You buying all of those shocks worked out good for ME. They seem to be working great on my bracket car. Let me know when the Santuffs go up for sale its most likely the only way I will be able to get the wife to let me have a set. LOL.

[Marty Rinehart Jr]

Feel free to call me with any questions you may have regarding Santhuff shocks and struts. They are not cheap and would like you to know what your getting before you spend the money.
717-793-6819