sanddragon2004 Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 pic of FIREBALL RACINGS NEW DUAL REAR SHOCK setup they are testing out. uses dual fox float shocks. IT has withstood passed on sand mtn at up to 111mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyBoy Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I guess I'll be the one to ask... Why? There's really no need, and it would just add weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddragon2004 Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 (edited) Actually it works really well. Its called R&D! a stock shock, with linkage weights alot more then 2 fox air shocks FYI. 4lbs per shock. Edited August 8, 2005 by sanddragon2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I've seen that done with Marvin Comps, except they were side by side. I thought about going that route on mine so I could have lower pressures in each shock since I'm going no link, but after talking with the guys at Marvin Shaw, they suggested going a single Comp with a coilover. How much does each one of those shocks weigh that you have there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddragon2004 Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 heres the whole chassis, built to hold a turbo NOS injected EFI hyabusa motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 why not run a bypass and a coil carrier? itd be a lil heavier, but the adjustability of those things is insane. i believe if i was going to all that trouble id call up King and get a triple tube on the way. no matter how much i look at tube framed objects, the craftsmanship always amazes me. nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddragon2004 Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Roger truly is a genuis, He has over 80hrs in that chassis, it is all hand made. and all one off custom design. the side of this chassis removes to allow the engine to slide in and out. He is truly a wizard fabricator. FYI, he is also the one who designed the Studded heim joints. "patent pending" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 i dont really see the point but thats just me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeryder_69 Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 I guess I'll be the one to ask... Why?There's really no need, and it would just add weight. 402287[/snapback] i dont really see the point but thats just me... 402350[/snapback] Cause you can. If I had the money too do crazy shit like that I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 How much does each one of those shocks weigh that you have there? 402294[/snapback] 4 pounds each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 4 pounds each. 402376[/snapback] Thats how much the rear Marvin Comp with a coil over weighs. Not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyBoy Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 Yup, you could just use the one shock. You don't wnat to compare a link to that no link, that's apples and oranges. What could two shocks do that one can't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddragon2004 Posted August 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 well the idea is a variable rate, having too different rates. Not saying its the direction we are going, or that its the way to go, its just something different. It may not be for everyone. But until you try something out, you will never know if it is something that will fly. Those of you that have seen it pound through the woops at sand mnt at 95+ mph know how well it works. Again just a different approach to suspension being tinkered with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyBoy Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 (edited) Just sounds like you are overcomplicating the matter. One well tuned shock could do that. But keep it up, that's how we learn. Edited August 8, 2005 by MonkeyBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John19 Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I really like everything you guys do, I love stuff people don't normally do. Would like to ride one and see how it feels. Looks really sweet keep up the AWESOME work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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