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air shocks

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Air shocks are special parts that help control how a car rides. They can be adjusted with air to make the ride softer or stiffer, depending on what you need.

Technical Definition

Air shocks are a type of suspension system that uses air pressure to adjust the ride height and stiffness of the vehicle. They can provide a smoother ride and allow for customization based on load and driving conditions.

Hear It Discussed

"They fucking, they've dialed in these air shocks. So nice. Like, compared to the ones like in my Taycan, like granted, this is a GTS, but it's also newer."
Racing at the Cleetus 900 Was Insane The Smoking Tire 04:26

"we got some GM F body air shocks and got it level again."
🏎️ 🏁 Brad Phillips on The Great Race, Cross-Country Ferraris, and Vintage Porsches To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 29:54

"he's like, these have got, you know, air shocks in the back. So, you can... There's a button you press and you can lower it and you can do it."
Car Torque 600!!! Car Torque with Matty J 44:42