Introducing KBO, by Fat Cat Motorsports - November 25, 2013
Published: Mon, 11/25/13
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We've included all you need to know about vehicle suspension, ranging from bump stops to how shocks work!
Greetings our faithful ST subscribers! We hope Summer was good to you and you're enjoying the transition to Fall.
We have decided to make our newsletter quarterly and spend more time keeping our new Suspension Truth forum updated with the exciting developments and offers you'll want to know about.
*NEW* Shock Assembly Method
From the beginning of our shock building, our desire in using Bilstein shocks or struts was to give a one-time-install, lifetime shock. We knew Bilstein had the best name across the aftermarket industry for durability and design flexibility. Since 2006 we've been customizing shocks for many applications and from the start we believe our methods were innovative and effective, delivering excitement behind the wheel!
FCM Suspension Truth is our guiding philosophy. First, it includes deepening our understanding how to get maximum grip from and build confidence in your vehicle. Second, we're compelled via videos, blog, newsletter, and now this forum to share these truths with an interested community. We continue debunking many ideas that are unfortunately perpetuated by many OE or aftermarket suspension designs.
New for 2013 - Intense development has been under way on what we call KBO (kerb blow-off), a novel technology
to provide flatter high speed compression blow-off. This is a major improvement over every commonly available shock and many higher priced ones as well. We can tune for track, bumpy backroad, even true rally applications with more confidence now.
Senna scored a WIN at the City Tech Time Attack Sept 14th! Interestingly, we found (and are chagrined to admit) that our single-adjustable coilovers were not optimally set for the event! Note to self - when you DO have knobs, make sure they're where you need them! If only the shocks weren't adjustable, we'd know the setup was right from the get go! Goes to show even the Fat Cat can forget to 'tweak' the settings sometimes, unless it was sabotage! ;).
Our conversations in person and over the phone with owners of many different vehicles remind us that enthusiasts drive almost anything! In this spirit we'd like to extend an offer to our subscribers and incentive to those who may not be current customers.
If you purchase an FCM Elite shock upgrade for your vehicle (provided we can find or fit a Bilstein shock to it), we will give you a $150 discount on the cost of the Elite revalving service (typically $200-$300 per corner depending upon application).
Please pass this offer on to any friends who might be looking for an exceptional, uniquely tailored suspension especially for an unusual application. Off the wall is our specialty!
Calling All Tesla Roadster Owners
We are looking for an owner of a Tesla Roadster S looking to upgrade their suspension to FCM Elite coilovers! (Hint: The Roadster S comes with Bilsteins!)
By allowing Fat Cat Motorsports to use your Roadster S, you can receive the distinction of being the first Tesla owner with FCM Elite coilovers optimized to your needs.
We are preparing for another limited production run of CNC machined hardware to be used in FCM Elite 31XX (single adjustable) and 32XX (double adjustable) products.
Estimated prices for 90-05 Miata are $2907 for a new single adjustable (non-reservoir) coilover and $4577 for double adjustable (remote reservoir) coilover. Upgrade costs for existing coilover customers will be $1000 for single and $1600 for double.
Contact us if you or someone you know want to add additional tunability to your existing setup or purchase a new FCM Elite package.
Did you know?
Aside from the NA and NB Miatas, the following are some of the vehicles we also have developed bump stop and tailored shock packages for:
BMW -
1990-1999 3 Series (E36)
1998-2006 3 Series (E46)
1996-2002 Z3
Honda -
2001-2009 S2000
Infiniti -
2003-2006 G35
Mazda -
2006+ MX-5 Miata (NC)
2004+ Mazda 3 / Mazdaspeed 3
2002+ Mazdaspeed 6
Mini -
2006+ Mk II Cooper S (R56)
Nissan -
2003-2009 350Z (Z33)
2008+ GT-R (R35)
Mitsubishi -
2003-2005 Evolution 8 MR
Porsche -
1969-1976 914
1993-1998 911 (993)
Subaru -
2008-2012 Impreza WRX
Let us know what application you have in mind, no matter how wild! Even if your vehicle is not on the list above, our suspension tuning philosophy is:
