<<<One last time (really)
Shocks need not be expensive and they are one thing that would make
F500 more like a real formula car that ISN'T just perception.
Restricting them to steel with one external adjustment might help.
Pulling apart the trophy position's shocks at Run-offs to see if the
insides have been altered would probably be sufficient. >>>
Chuck -
With all due respect, I couldn't disagree more.
I came to F500 from FF/CF. Part of the reason was that I was tired of
spending money on shocks; in three years I had three different sets,
and never did have the bucks for any that were competitive. I also
went through three different spring ratios at each end of the car, only
to discover that without better shocks, I couldn't get the mechanical
grip right anyway. (To be fair, engine costs were also a big part of
the equation for me)
Here's the real problem: When you go to shocks, you also go to springs
and ARBs. This introduces a bunch of new variables, all of which cost
money for different options, and cost track time (read $$$ in test
days) to try out and find the right combination for your car/driver.
BTW, the idea that restricting to a shock design with less
adjustability lowers cost just doesn't fly. NASCAR does this, and the
teams end up carrying a bunch of different shocks and valving setups so
that they can change them out to suit diffferent situations. Unless
you go to a spec, sealed shock, it won't accomplish the goal you are
aiming at. As for spec shocks, as the FSCCA guys how that program is
working out for them....
<<<One last thought: It may also be that road racing overall just isn't
very popular right now anyway. Gas prices ARE having an effect >>>
Good point. My car is in the garage this year, but it's not because I
have decided to race something different - I just haven't been able to
race, period.
Oh, well.....
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