shocks - what are the differences

Quote from edwardaneal

I am not familiar with these - - do you have a link?

These are monotube like JRI(for price comparison)

Innovative Series - Polaris SlingShot | SCALE Suspension Coilovers

These are going to cost you just over $900 USD delivered, depending if you get any upgrades.

A Thread on T.D.S. asked ,What is the difference between DDM, Twist and HAHN QA1 Shocks

Here is a response posted by Dave , AND by the way , both the DDM and Twist 3 WAY ADJUSTABLE SPORT SHOCKS are now available and qualify for my Grand Opening Sale prices on my site at http://WWW.ALLTHINGSSLINGSHOT.COM

All of those 3 listed are twin tube shocks. The Twist looks to be the exact same as the QA1 from the pictures, I would give Slingshot only a call to verify, but they look identical to the QA1 from what we have seen. Our shocks are not QA1's and have the following advantages over the QA1's -

- The DDMWorks coil over shock bodies have more threads on them for the coil over height adjustments. That means they will have about 6" of threads on the shock bodies, vs. 3.5" found on the QA1's (front measurements). This offers a greater range of height adjustment and allows the Slingshot to be raised 1" or actually lowered onto the frame and still have some shock travel, which is not possible with the QA1's.

- The QA1's shocks use a different valving system internally that decreases stroke length, our DDMWorks shocks have unique internal valving that give a longer stroke and more travel on a similar sized shock, giving the suspension more travel without bottoming out.

- QA1 does not offer any application specific valving for their triple adjustables. Our DDMWorks shocks have application specific valving specifically for the Slingshot and these shocks can also easily be re-valved if changes are made to the Slingshot that go beyond normal Slingshot builds. The 19 clicks of adjustment for compression and rebound have a wide range and were designed to accommodate most all Slingshots.

- These shocks offer a full 2 year warranty on parts, QA1 is 1 year.

- The shock body itself is assembled using left hand threads, insuring that you can't loosen the body/base/cap nuts when moving the spring adjustments

- Aesthetically, the DDMWorks shocks and shock accessories are clear anodized aluminum finish, so when they get marked up from use (small pebbles from the road, etc), it doesn’t chip away like the black finish on the QA1's to reveal aluminum, thus looking pitted and rough.

Hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions.
Dave

Who cares about the shocks @Canoehead tell us about the wonderful box it came in. I have been waiting for 7 weeks to see my cool box. What colour was it. Tell me more.
PS your windshield is very dirty you should clean it.

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A Thread on T.D.S. asked ,What is the difference between DDM, Twist and HAHN QA1 Shocks

Here is a response posted by Dave , AND by the way , both the DDM and Twist 3 WAY ADJUSTABLE SPORT SHOCKS are now available and qualify for my Grand Opening Sale prices on my site at http://WWW.ALLTHINGSSLINGSHOT.COM

All of those 3 listed are twin tube shocks. The Twist looks to be the exact same as the QA1 from the pictures, I would give Slingshot only a call to verify, but they look identical to the QA1 from what we have seen. Our shocks are not QA1's and have the following advantages over the QA1's -

- The DDMWorks coil over shock bodies have more threads on them for the coil over height adjustments. That means they will have about 6" of threads on the shock bodies, vs. 3.5" found on the QA1's (front measurements). This offers a greater range of height adjustment and allows the Slingshot to be raised 1" or actually lowered onto the frame and still have some shock travel, which is not possible with the QA1's.

- The QA1's shocks use a different valving system internally that decreases stroke length, our DDMWorks shocks have unique internal valving that give a longer stroke and more travel on a similar sized shock, giving the suspension more travel without bottoming out.

- QA1 does not offer any application specific valving for their triple adjustables. Our DDMWorks shocks have application specific valving specifically for the Slingshot and these shocks can also easily be re-valved if changes are made to the Slingshot that go beyond normal Slingshot builds. The 19 clicks of adjustment for compression and rebound have a wide range and were designed to accommodate most all Slingshots.

- These shocks offer a full 2 year warranty on parts, QA1 is 1 year.

- The shock body itself is assembled using left hand threads, insuring that you can't loosen the body/base/cap nuts when moving the spring adjustments

- Aesthetically, the DDMWorks shocks and shock accessories are clear anodized aluminum finish, so when they get marked up from use (small pebbles from the road, etc), it doesn’t chip away like the black finish on the QA1's to reveal aluminum, thus looking pitted and rough.

Hope that helps, let me know if you have any other questions.
Dave

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I thought I saw somewhere that the DDM shocks were made by Viking, but I can't confirm. Was hoping that Dave could confirm.

shocks - what are the differences

110 hurts a bunch more than 12 volt

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shocks - what are the differences

110 hurts a bunch more than 12 volt

Yeah but nothing like good ole 240 volt

Get hit with that and you can start singing.."You Light up my Life"

I'm not sure what the voltage of mother nature is but I've tried lightning 3 times and I can guarantee you that is a bite you won't soon forget. When it gets stormy my family deserts me for some reason?

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I'm not sure what the voltage of mother nature is but I've tried lightning 3 times and I can guarantee you that is a bite you won't soon forget. When it gets stormy my family deserts me for some reason?

@Ghost I now understand your forum name...because theoretically you should be one....Im thinking SIXTH SENSE here...

THAT ESCALATED QUICKLY. LOL!!!

I just had the JRI 1 way sport shocks installed. Testing them out on Tuesday. Any recommendations on ride height? I'm looking for that perfect handling and traction...you know....what everyone else is also looking for.

Also, how do you adjust the ride height? (I already did a search so don't yell at me!)

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Also, how do you adjust the ride height? (I already did a search so don't yell at me!)

Use your spanner wrench and twisty turny on the thingamajigy on the shock. Hope I wasn't to technixo. .

Thank you kind sir. What settings do you recommend for Tokyo drifting?

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Thank you kind sir. What settings do you recommend for Tokyo drifting?

Quote from Br4hm4

I thought I saw somewhere that the DDM shocks were made by Viking, but I can't confirm. Was hoping that Dave could confirm.

Yes, Viking brand...

Quote from MACAWS

I am currently running the DDM set up and am extremely happy with them
Originally had Brillstein's - switched to QA1 for more adjustment but I bought the rebound only adjustable ones sow I switched again to DDM duals
I am done and very happy

I highly recommend them

Well... Well... Well... if it isn't the corruptor of my purse weighing in! Folks, STAY AWAY FROM THE WOLF (it has way too many eye-candy/goodies you'll want/NEED) ~> remember, the money you set aside for your kids tuition IS NOT MOD MONEY!!

To put it mildly, once I saw Mitch's suspension from DDM ~> I HAD TO HAVE THEM! Not only do they look amazing, the ride quality for the price-point, provides stellar handling in turns at really high speeds (it's just that right amount of roll/pitch). I say this because I did a few cloverleafs on the highway from 65-75-85 mph, and not once did I feel lift on any of the wheels. Once you find the settings you like, you're golden ~> adjustments take less than a minute (yes, I do adjust mine often based on the ride/run). Having owned the one-way Bilsteins for about a year, these fit my aggressive driving better hands down. That said, I did like my other shocks (which I've already sold).

Summary: If you want to rip up the road and feel confident in turns... DDM. For an all-around good stock replacement, Bilsteins.

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remember, the money you set aside for your kids tuition IS NOT MOD MONEY!!

My kid will have the same 3 options my dad gave me.

1. Go to College/Vocational School...you can pay for it, so you will appreciate and value your education.
2. Get a job...work for it and you will appreciate it.
3. Join the military...after getting told what to do for a couple of years, maybe you will get the government to pay for your education and you will learn what you really want to do.

I turned out ok...relatively speaking...

translation: I have Mod money! lol