Penske Shocks

[steved57]

I am seriously considering installing a set of double adjustabe Penske's as I am more interested in handling mostly for my GT. I have noticed a lot of you guys who installed aftermarket shocks also lowered the car, but I am worried about if lowered the car (splitter and diffuser) scraping. Does not lowering the car impede/hamper the benefit of the Penske shocks ?

 

[Apollo]

I wonder this also as I am so close at my driveway bottom stock.

 

[Shadowman]

The rear even on the lowered gals has "never" been an issue however the front lower will likely see some road rash.

The scuffs will result on the underside and because it is very simple to swap out and a moderately priced piece it has become considered a consumable item.

Takes care

Shadowman

 

[tmcphail]

the rear even on the lowered gals has "never" been an issue however the front lower will likely see some road rash.

The scuffs will result on the underside and because it is very simple to swap out and a moderately priced piece it has become considered a consumable item.

Takes care

shadowman

100%

 

[kmillen]

Functionally speaking the ride height of the shock makes no difference on the performance of the shock. You can install the Penskes and keep them at stock ride height and they will perform exactly the same as if they were lowered an inch or more. There are other benefits to lowered ride height such as decreased body roll on cornering and what not but as far as the actual performance of the shock itself it will not be hampered when set at stock ride height. Especially since the penskes offer adjustable valving. Simply set the compression and rebound to your desired ride qualities and you'll be good to go.

Feel free to give me a call or shoot me an email/pm if you have any questions!

 

[Ed Sims]

Penskes are the way to go!

I have the Penskes (remote reservoir, triple adjust) with the ride height lowered around an inch. Great setup. I've had to replace the front splitter after a while but it's cheap. The rear diffuser is fine. I've owned lower cars. The lowered GT is no problem.

Ed

 

[steved57]

Thanks guys for the input

 

[Fubar]

Lowered mine two inches, no issue with the rear diffuser. The front splitter gets hammered pretty good but, as stated, they are relatively cheap and easy to replace.

 

[roketman]

It really depends on how much you are going to track the car.If you are Ed Sims and do many track days then go for it .If you use your car 90 % on the street and only do a few track days.Maybe the single adjustable (rebound and damping ) with no remote reservoir Penske T&A shocks may be a better option. If you have ever had adjustable 3 or 4 way shocks .It really takes a lot of trial and error to get them just right!And even than your not quite sure !! The remote res. requires a lot of attention as well You need a special gauge to check the pressures and a tank for the gas. You must also check the pressures before use .Temps and humidity effect the res.pressures.It also helps if you are an engineer!!
To me unless you are going to race or have a dedicated track car.The simple choice is single adjustable with no res.
my 02

 

[STORMCAT]

It really depends on how much you are going to track the car.If you are Ed Sims and do many track days then go for it .If you use your car 90 % on the street and only do a few track days.Maybe the single adjustable (rebound and damping ) with no remote reservoir Penske T&A shocks may be a better option. If you have ever had adjustable 3 or 4 way shocks .It really takes a lot of trial and error to get them just right!And even than your not quite sure !! The remote res. requires a lot of attention as well You need a special gauge to check the pressures and a tank for the gas. You must also check the pressures before use .Temps and humidity effect the res.pressures.It also helps if you are an engineer!!
To me unless you are going to race or have a dedicated track car.The simple choice is single adjustable with no res.
my 02

I agree with Ron and he is a racer. The single adjustable are easier to use and eliminate a lot of guess work and experimentation with 2, 3 and 4 way adjustable shocks. I have the single adjustable and they are easy to use and work great !! Thanks Alex !!

 

[2112]

It really depends on how much you are going to track the car.If you are Ed Sims and do many track days then go for it .If you use your car 90 % on the street and only do a few track days.Maybe the single adjustable (rebound and damping ) with no remote reservoir Penske T&A shocks may be a better option. If you have ever had adjustable 3 or 4 way shocks .It really takes a lot of trial and error to get them just right!And even than your not quite sure !! The remote res. requires a lot of attention as well You need a special gauge to check the pressures and a tank for the gas. You must also check the pressures before use .Temps and humidity effect the res.pressures.It also helps if you are an engineer!!
To me unless you are going to race or have a dedicated track car.The simple choice is single adjustable with no res.
my 02

I agree with Ron and he is a racer. The single adjustable are easier to use and eliminate a lot of guess work and experimentation with 2, 3 and 4 way adjustable shocks. I have the single adjustable and they are easy to use and work great !! Thanks Alex !!

I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for the great advice. :thumbsup

:usa

 

[steved57]

I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for the great advice. :thumbsup

:usa

Agree that is great advice and makes good sense, thanks guys

 

[FB GT40]

Penske

I'm running Penske's double adjustable and lowered about 1.7 inches - this made a tremendous difference to the handling. I'm careful on the street but it really not that bad or that much trouble.