@Just Drew It. Very sorry I missed your text. I DM you to reconnect.

Back when I did the suspension refresh last year, I knew the dampers were way overdue for a rebuild. So off to Angelo @ANZE they went. Rightly so, when he called after receiving them, he gave some good natures ribbing for how long it had been since they're been in. That aside, he spend about 30 minutes with me asking be about every possible rebuild / re-valving requirements I might have. The epitome of 'premium' professional service.

After a "premium" payment, I got the shocks back in about a week. Perfectly package, it included a full set of dyno sheets, and a baggie with all the replaced seals, O-rings, and all other expendables that were replaced.

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ANZE Penske 8300 rebuild shock dynos

ANZE Penske 8300 rebuild shock package (bag of expendable above +50RWHP stickers)



The whole experienced reminded me that:

1. Penske shocks, contrary to the internet balderdash, are not 'fragile'. Yes, they require maintenance to continue to operate at cutting-edge performance, but they also can take a surprising amount neglect and still operate well.
2. In all high performance / motorsport purchase that depend on a tuner/designer, start with the professional in your budget and then buy what they sell/support. Angelo Zara sold and services Penske shocks, and Shane Tecklenburg sold, tune, and supports Motec ECU. Pay once, cry once.
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Wise words, looking forward to bouncing some ideas off of you for my build. I will have to slow down a bit with the car for a mix of reasons, I’ll be sure to fill you in when I catch up with you!

 

I can't say it enough... DGRR ROCKS!! I've been to SevenStock and it's amazing Mazda and Cali car culture extravaganza. I've drivin' track days literally across the country with my hair and tailpipe on fire. I've done my share of Seven's Day events and lesser Cars and Coffee meets. They all pale to compared to the friends, cars, and driving chef's kiss that is DGRR!

This year was event better since I had the joy of introducing my son to my MANY friends and the joy of driving America's most engaging and technical roads. We split driving the RX7, and it was awesome to see his innate driving talent and that the car was always well ahead of him: a win and a win. But ultimately, nothing like sharing passions with progeny. And after we were satiated from the weekend, it was also really nice to share the 14-hour towing with someone you deeply trust. Definitely a life-milestone!!

Ok, enough of the blah, blah... on to the pics


Mighty Highlander towing from Buccee's start
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Cherohala Skyway drive





The gaggle at the Top of Cherohala Skyway

 

I've really got to make it out one year! @DaleClark is always trying to get me to go. I need a year advance planning due to my work schedule!