Reply to "Installing shocks - anything to look out for?"

jtpanteraMember

I currently race a formula car and handle my suspension set-up. I doubt that one will realize any meaningful handling improvement by cornerweighting a Pantera. Frankly, it is a serious challenge with the driver and 20 gallons of fuel on the same side of the car.

The primary benefit of cornerweighting is braking. To not have the tire on one side lock up independently of the tire on the other when threshold braking in a straight line.

Frankly on a Pantera, I don’t think it worth the effort. Set the ride height and rake from the driver’s side and match the number of threads visible below the spring perches on the passenger side front to rear.

complicating the visual, is many Pantera passenger side fenders are ~ 3/8” higher above the tire verses the driver’s side.

I’ve spent days screwing around with Panteras on scales. IMO, not much to be gained.

1/6/2212:38 PM

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