Shock Damping Force Measurement / Spring Damping Force Measurement

ROEHRIG 30vs ONLY KAKIMOTO

Kakimoto Racing is the first in Japan to introduce the 30VS (30 horsepower) shock tester made by Rohrig, which is widely used by European and American formula and rally teams. Even low horsepower testers, such as 1 horsepower testers generally used elsewhere, can measure high piston speeds (about 0.15 to 0.3 m/sec), but when it comes to the piston speed under normal driving conditions during setup (the piston speed felt by the driver during test driving is 0.01 m/sec or less), which is when design and adjustment is most required, a tester with low horsepower will not have enough torque to make the measurement stable, and its reliability is very low. For this reason, Kakimoto Racing has introduced a high-torque model with 30 horsepower, and just like with engine tuning, we always perform ultra-precise measurements as much as possible. This is because simply installing what are considered high-quality aftermarket parts in order to run an original car will only result in a dissatisfying driving experience. For this reason, we are working on creating original shock settings. In order to reset aftermarket parts, we have carried out numerous precise analyses, comparisons, and tests of actual driving and test results on the actual car. This shock tester was introduced for the development of original dampers, but as we believe that many users have trouble with the settings of their suspension, we also provide a service to measure the damping force of shocks. Kakimoto Racing's 30VS shock tester is capable of such precise measurements, allowing us to accurately grasp the characteristics of the complex damper, which is the most important factor in suspension settings. Of course, it is also possible to detect minute defects in the shock, such as gas replacement, gas leaks, and sagging, and we can also recommend when it is time to overhaul or replace the shock. If you are dissatisfied with the shock spring you are using, or if you are having trouble deciding on the settings and are struggling with the damping characteristics, why not try measuring it?

*If a jig is required for measurement, an additional fee will be charged for the jig production.