@joules posted:You should remove the aluminum shock spacers while at it, those were US only mandated to get the headlight height to meet legal US minimum.
Hey Joules, so what is the advantage of removing those spacers?
The car will sit about an inch lower.
The US Panteras sit too high (aesthetically) with the spacers installed.
Rocky
@rocky posted:The car will sit about an inch lower.
The US Panteras sit too high (aesthetically) with the spacers installed.
Rocky
I emailed Roland.. Maybe we should make a combined order
Here is his response:
Translation:
Hello
If the OD of the bushings is 30 mm I should have new ones.
dimensions 33x34 / 44x12
(I assume the first dimensions are the bushing dimensions into the shock and the second dimension is the outside dimension and the hole)
8 bushings cost €250 including shipping
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Sounds expensive.. I will do some digging..
It is interesting to know that Roland is not completely retired from business.
Years ago I buy them from Hall Pantera, that time they are $30 each , but now out of stock.
That time good Pantera's are 50-60k , now asking 100-120k .
Simon
@simon posted:Years ago I buy them from Hall Pantera, that time they are $30 each , but now out of stock.
That time good Pantera's are 50-60k , now asking 100-120k .
Simon
30$ per set? Or 30$ x 8
$30. each ,
So not that much more now ! Wow!
Has anyone used neoprene?
dont go for neoprene , rubber is the best solution for a smooth drive and with less noice and rattling on public roads.
on a racetrack is another case
Simon
Actually, pretty much the same… shipping included…
I am going to order a set.
Okay, I’ll let you know by end of day. Aren’t they pretty much the same dimensions as the control arm bushings?
@with regards posted:Okay, I’ll let you know by end of day. Aren’t they pretty much the same dimensions as the control arm bushings?
the same dimensions but different design .
You can machine substitute bushings for the Ariston shock out Delrin rod.
For what it's worth, many Panteras are driving on modern, lightweight, ride height adjustable, adjustable dampening, and narrow body shocks such as QA1.
If you are trying to keep the car ultra original then the Aristons are perfect. Otherwise a modern shock may be a good choice.
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Good to know Steve, thanks! Want to get it running first, see how things feel and then start tweaking.. Talking with Mike Mayberry earlier and he recommended not to go with neoprene on the A arms because of squeaks, but that the shocks shouldn't be a problem. The car came with 16 new neoprenes for the A arms. Was thinking of using those for the shocks.