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Old 09-13-2022, 11:46 AM
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Default 996 Cup Shocks - What to buy?

I have a 2002 996.2 GT3 Cup with stock Sachs shocks. One of the rears has a bad seal and a previously repaired adjuster that's not 100% as it was band-aided back together last winter to get me through the race season. It doesn't seem that parts are available to rebuild these anymore, so I'm exploring options and would like feedback. Options on my radar include JRZ RS Pro double adjustables, MCS 2 way, MCS 3 way, and Penske 7565 2 way. I've also been offered a set of old JRZ triple adjustables that are in rough shape and in need of a complete overhaul, but may be a decent option. I appreciate any input.
Background - I race the car in SCCA GT2 class in the New England Region. It is still PCA legal as well, and I'd prefer to keep the car legal for both SCCA and PCA, in case I decide to go racing with PCA in the future. I want to get a high quality set-up that's reliable, capable of being competitive, and doesn't break the bank. I don't need infinite adjustability, as I don't mess with the set-up much after I like the way the car is acting (I really only mess with compression on the current shocks). Thanks in advance.
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I have a set of used Sachs for sale. In need of rebuild so the price is right! Includes two sets of springs
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Thank you for the offer, but I haven't been able to find anyone to rebuild the Sachs that I have on the car, so I think they may be man cave art at this point.
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Oh I know the guy in Florida who does it if that helps
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Originally Posted by mkaunitz
Oh I know the guy in Florida who does it if that helps
Yes, if you could share contact information for him that would be very helpful. As we were patching one up last winter we were unable to locate any parts, which prevented the local rebuilders from being able to do anything. I'd much prefer a rebuild on the stock equipment instead of dropping $10k+ on a set of Penskes. Thanks for your help.
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interested to see what options come up for replacement!!
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I think its getting close for PCA to start considering an alternate shock for C3. I ended up buying an extra set so that I could have one of my sets rebuilt.
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Try MCS
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JRZ Pro triples - Spend the $ and you won't be dissapointed. Those I R&R'ed on my 997.1 Cup
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Cant run Triples on a GTC3 car and be legal. If you are running in the class
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I'm having the stock Sachs rebuilt. Thank you for your replies.



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