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Old 30-04-2010
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Originally Posted by richardmid1 View Post
Can you simulate different spring rates by the angle of the shocks on the shock towers?
yes - as shocks that are more laid down tend to have more of a progressive performance characteristic, while shocks that are mounted straighter up and down tend to perform stiffer

no - in the fact that just mounting your shocks at a different angle doesn't make up for not buying additional spring sets


utlimately it comes down to the fact that shock oil, springs, and mounting angles are all tuning aids - and the trick is to try different options to find which works best for where you're racing and your own driving style.
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