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Originally Posted by Topless
I found the ride height differential very interesting. Something Porsche figured out a while ago that I would not have guessed. Have you compared dampener performance at different operating temps? We wrestled with this doing prototype suspensions on motocross bikes. Shock fade was a big problem on early long travel systems during a hot day at the track.
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the ride height thing is interesting indeed. i figured i could shift the weight around a bit w/ ride height since it's the sprung weight that matters for purposes of harmonics. i figured i'd try the M030 solution: 1/2" higher in back. works like a champ.
as for shock fade? i'll know on thursday. for those interested, here's some background on what Topless is referring to: dampers absorb kinetic energy. this energy has to go somewhere; that somewhere is heat. when the dampers heat up, the fluids inside change visocity and the gasses inside increase in pressure. this causes the damping charicteristics to change with temperature. in some dampers, this effect is pretty dramatic; the car won't handle.
thursday, the high at little talladega is only supposed to be around 82; they'll still get a good workout. i'll post my findings after my testing day.