Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Did you know 70% of your suspension performance comes from this.
According to MCA Suspension’s Josh Coote, 70% of what makes your car handle well comes down to the damper valving, not just spring rates or shock brand. In this tech talk, Josh breaks down the three most critical elements of suspension:
1.) Travel
2.) Springs
3.) Valving
You’ll learn what’s inside a damper, how shim stacks control oil flow, and how to think about rebound and compression using a simple water tap analogy. Josh also explains why real-world testing often reveals things a suspension dyno can’t.
Wondering when it’s time to revalve your shocks? Josh lays out a clear method for deciding, so you’re not spending money before it’s needed.
Whether you’re building a car for drift, drag, circuit or daily use, this video helps you understand what really makes suspension work, and how the team at MCA work to give you the ability to find confidence and control in your application.
MCA Suspension: mcasuspension.com
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - 3 Important Suspension Aspects
0:10 - Josh Coote MCA Suspension
0:15 - Inside Suspension Damper
0:18 - Suspension Piston
0:30 - Discs/Shims
0:56 - Real World Testing Vs Dyno
1:16 - Rebound & Compression
1:32 - How Adjuster Works
1:55 - Shim Stack Vs Oil Flow
2:20 - Thick Vs Thin Shim Stacks
3:01 - Tunability & Development
3:24 - Shim Adjustment In House
4:09 - Revalving Shocks
4:38 - Springs Are Easy To Change
4:52 - When To Revalve A Shock?
5:12 - Different Valving For Different Applications
5:30 - Drift Vs Drag Suspension Valving
6:25 - Valving 70% Of The Picture
6:52 - MCA Suspension
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TAGS:
#highperformanceacademy #buildtunedrive #mcasuspension #suspension #coilovers #techtalk
🏎️ Building a fast car? Get $400 OFF the all-inclusive VIP online course package deal: hpcdmy.co/mcasvip
🗜️ 50% off your first suspension tuning course. Enrol now: hpcdmy.co/mca50
Did you know 70% of your suspension performance comes from this.
According to MCA Suspension’s Josh Coote, 70% of what makes your car handle well comes down to the damper valving, not just spring rates or shock brand. In this tech talk, Josh breaks down the three most critical elements of suspension:
1.) Travel
2.) Springs
3.) Valving
You’ll learn what’s inside a damper, how shim stacks control oil flow, and how to think about rebound and compression using a simple water tap analogy. Josh also explains why real-world testing often reveals things a suspension dyno can’t.
Wondering when it’s time to revalve your shocks? Josh lays out a clear method for deciding, so you’re not spending money before it’s needed.
Whether you’re building a car for drift, drag, circuit or daily use, this video helps you understand what really makes suspension work, and how the team at MCA work to give you the ability to find confidence and control in your application.
MCA Suspension: mcasuspension.com
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TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - 3 Important Suspension Aspects
0:10 - Josh Coote MCA Suspension
0:15 - Inside Suspension Damper
0:18 - Suspension Piston
0:30 - Discs/Shims
0:56 - Real World Testing Vs Dyno
1:16 - Rebound & Compression
1:32 - How Adjuster Works
1:55 - Shim Stack Vs Oil Flow
2:20 - Thick Vs Thin Shim Stacks
3:01 - Tunability & Development
3:24 - Shim Adjustment In House
4:09 - Revalving Shocks
4:38 - Springs Are Easy To Change
4:52 - When To Revalve A Shock?
5:12 - Different Valving For Different Applications
5:30 - Drift Vs Drag Suspension Valving
6:25 - Valving 70% Of The Picture
6:52 - MCA Suspension
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🔧 Learn to Align Like a Pro | Free DIY String Alignment & Setup Guide: hpcdmy.co/aljyt
👙 Tees and Hoodies: hpcdmy.co/merchy
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TAGS:
#highperformanceacademy #buildtunedrive #mcasuspension #suspension #coilovers #techtalk
