What gives shim under the shock?

Stanley Bąk · **Posted:** Sun Jun 12, 2011 14:29:55

Like in the topic title
what does it give?
how does it work?

are they good for high or low traction tracks?

Andrew Webber · **Posted:** Mon Jun 13, 2011 01:50:05

Do you mean a shim between shock and shock tower or a shim on the shock-shaft?

Stanley Bąk · **Posted:** Mon Jun 13, 2011 14:43:27

shim between shock and shock tower

Andrew Webber · **Posted:** Mon Jun 13, 2011 22:15:14

Think the manual mentions its effects.
Increased stability, reduced turn in/steering.
Makes the car easier to drive.

Hagberg · **Posted:** Tue Jun 14, 2011 18:34:13

The effect is very small, I rarely use this tuning aid. If I remember correctly it will increase traction from the shock which is shimmed out. However I always use 1.5mm shim between the top front shock mounting in the tower and the shock to have it mounted more vertically aligned with the arm (with standard wheelbase).

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