Damper/spring recommendations

[robinlarry]

Looking for recommendations for some track/street damper/spring recommendations...supplier and brands. I'm not familiar with how various British suppliers are valving their products and matching them to spring rates. The car is an S1 with PU bushings. I'm an instructor so I'm happy to sacrifice street comfort for improved handling.

[robinlarry]

My thought as well. And I would expect there might someone with V6 experience out there vs. the (I assume) heavier V8.

[robinlarry]

I've instructed for Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, Mustang, Viper clubs. Fast company so I with only 160 hp. I better not need to brake in the turns.

[robinlarry]

glenrobbo said:

I thought you are supposed to do all your braking before the turn?
Unless you mean using the handbrake to impress the amazed onlookers?

Nope ... here in the States you only are allowed to use the brakes if you have at least 200 hp.

[robinlarry]

Putnam Park a few years ago ... instructing a student with an already seriously underbraked Viper GTS ... coming down the front straight at about 110 (MPH). Student looks over ... "no brakes." Response ... no problem. Just drive straight off ... students response when we eventually stop in the gravel: "You mean, we are supposed to bleed the brakes?"

The Penske 7300 Alan lists in the suspension wiki are seriously expensive at about $900 each. I'm leaning towards the Gaz Gold Pro ... suggested springs?

Edited by robinlarry on Wednesday 25th February 17:42

[robinlarry]

Nitrons are 955 vs. 500 pounds. Tough decision there given the cost difference. Any votes for Protech?

[robinlarry]

"A reasonable balance between handling and some modicum of comfort"

Is that a vote for Protech over GGPro? I see Racetech has them for the same price