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I just installed a new set of shock donuts from Lancair, replacing the
original, cracked, 1986 units on my 235.
I agree with Bill Rumburg's statement "they are so stiff and
over-compressed that they offer virtually no shock absorption". If
anything the new ones feel stiffer than the old ones. Oh well, they look better!
Bob -
I neglected to mention that the slight amount of shock absorption
in the present setup comes from tire compression, not from the extremely
stiff rubber "doughnuts". Besides a substantial improvement in ride, the
major advantage of a true coil spring shock absorber assembly would be
improved landing load shock absorption (for those whose landings are less
than perfect)
Bill Rumburg
N403WR (Sonic BooM)
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