lately ive seen quite a few of the top guys running these Penske Shocks up front.My question is who sells em and how much they go for?

 

Try http://www.kenskustomchassis.com he sells them there I know that tony1 is in the process of trying to get some so hit him up as well . The average price for the unit it roughly 750 a shock not including the springs which you can run eibach , afco etc.
They are one of the best shocks you can get . I know Im going with them-pdang
http://www.penskeshocks.com


[Modified by bambooluv, 12:21 PM 12/1/2002]

 

Contact Penske themselves, located in PA i believe and they go for 1690 or something like that for the front pair.

 

yea call penske in pa, i got quoted 700 a corner but you will need to take your car to the guy, dont remeber his name

 

just call ken at kens kustom chassis as stated above he has them ready to instal on the cars he quoted me 1500 goodluck man-pdang

 

what is the real advantage of spending 700 dollars a shock? I mean a FWD drag car uses virtually no shock travel. unless it is a rebound dampining advantage of some sort. Is everyone using aggressive shock dampining and softer springs up front with this setup. A heavy spring up front say 900# is not going to compress much at all if at all, going straight. so how much dampining do you need. are you trying to absorb the swell and shock of tire shake etc, and release it slowly so not to affect the chassis behavior. i cant see just installing these shocks taking off .2 tenths in the first 60ft. If someone has the time do they mind explaining to me and anyone else who might be iterested. if this is the case then I guess i will get in line for a set. Unless Penske gave 10 pair away for free to a slect few in hotrod class. so they could make some money off everyone....well if he runs them they must be the *****. 100 people go get inline for a set then

 

vw's have shocks?heheheheh.I will stick with tokico's I try to keep it simple. Jason

 

I would go stright to Penske if u really want them. The best is to let them know ur setup and everything so that they can give u the best setup possible.

 

alright! thanks guys for the info!

 

trust me.......the penske shocks are Needed and they do work..........

 

Yes, please do explain.. cause I'm very curious as well.

 

I couldn't have said it better myself

 

got 2 shocks and 2 struts and drum brakes As far as shocks and struts i will stick to my Koni's.

I would just like to know why they are so great.

 

got 2 shocks and 2 struts and drum brakes As far as shocks and struts i will stick to my Koni's.>>>

Joel, you have discs crackhead...you're thinking of me

I am the only one in Hot Rod with drums.... the other highlight is I think I hold the title of "World's quickest tow-dolly transported race car" haha


Back to the topic: I have a feeling that we will see tumbleweeds roll by before anybody just hands over the data from investing $1700 and testing them....
Probably get the same (lack of) responses to methanol tuning and dry sump oil system questions....

 

not to mention what one could do with 5000 grand

you got mail son

 

how fast is your car.........?

 

here is a video of Lugnuts against Jason...
http://www.vwsport.com/file/pafiledb...on=file&id=689

anyone can send videos to here and they will hook you up...as long as you car is fast!!!! search around there are some good videos.


[Modified by 1fstcorrado, 10:13 PM 12/2/2002]

 

I got me some drums to fella's I wonder if penske box trucks use there own shocks?hmmmm? Jason