PR: Sheehan Motor Racing Shocks the Competition with DMS

GarySheehan · 08-21-2003, 01:11 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 21, 2003

Sheehan Motor Racing Shocks the Competition with DMS

Martinez, CA: Sheehan Motor Racing proudly announces Drummond Motor Sports’ (DMS) support of their Subaru WRX entry in the 2003 U.S. Touring Car Championship.

Sheehan Motor Racing is now using DMS’s race proven 50mm Giant Strut. The double adjustable 50mm shock absorber has one of the largest pistons available in a shock absorber in the world. This gives superior control and more precise tuning due to larger displacement and pressure areas, providing the higher damping capabilities that severe rally and race competition requires.

The shocks have already proven themselves during the 4th round of the US Touring Car Championship at the new Reno-Fernley racetrack. Without any prior testing time, the Subaru WRX was right on pace in the very first session of the weekend using the DMS recommended settings. They also proved to be extremely durable by easily surviving a violent off-track excursion that bent both front wheels and a control arm. The car remained competitive and was even able to challenge for the lead despite the damage, ultimately finishing the race in second place.

“I’ve got to say I am very impressed with these DMS struts,” said Gary Sheehan, the team’s driver. “We’ve had no testing time on these shocks and right out of the box they were a noticeable improvement. The car is already significantly more predictable, which makes it easier for me to drive at the limit. Once we get some solid testing on these struts, I think their adjustability and precision are going to give us a huge advantage over the competition.”

“DMS has always enjoyed motorsports and is proud to help up and coming drivers wherever we can,” said Mark Moore, Managing Director of DMS North America. “The teamSMR Subaru WRX driven by Gary is an ideal candiate for us to test and hopefully bring our Tarmac Races setups to the next level that will become the industry standard by which other companies are then measured. teamSMR is quite enthusiastic and show lots of promise for the remainder of the season. We are already looking forward to next year.”

Drummond Motor Sports is a top racing shock absorber manufacturer based in Australia with extensive experience in rally and circuit racing suspension. Created in 1985 After many years of dedication to quality development and production, the DMS product range has grown to facilitate not only the elite levels of motor sport but also to cover the enthusiast and newly released suspension systems for the passenger vehicle market place. DMS North America is the North American distributor of all DMS products. For more information, visit their website at www.dmsnorthamerica.com.

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For more information, please contact:

Gary Sheehan
Team Manager
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

Jaxx · 08-21-2003, 05:10 PM

intersting, are you back to using standard front strut mounts?

GarySheehan · 08-21-2003, 05:22 PM

No. We are continuing to use the Ground-Control top mounts.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

zoomfactor · 08-21-2003, 05:29 PM

Gary,

Good luck with the new coilover package.

On another note - I thoroughly enjoy your little video clips. Do you have any intention of producing longer programming?

JD

GarySheehan · 08-21-2003, 11:29 PM

Yes.

I've actually managed to squeeze the whole California race onto CD in 720x480 resolution. I'm considering selling them for about $5 including shipping.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

ChrisW · 08-22-2003, 12:15 AM

Gary,

you have the DMS 50 street length? Can you share your spring rates?

I have been autox'ing with them for the past season, and for a race car, they should work awesome... Little too aggresive for the street tho...

Also, do yours have the newer upper lip seal design?

GarySheehan · 08-22-2003, 01:15 AM

I'm don't think they are street length. When talking to Mark Moore, I believe he said these are the GT body. They have longer ears to provide more clearance between the wheels and the strut body and very agressive adjuster washers.

Our spring rates are 700#/in front and 650#/in rear. I believe they do have the new upper seal design as they are brand new.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

dwx · 08-22-2003, 01:32 AM

Hmm I wonder what it would cost to get just the strut bottoms with the different ears. My biggest problem with my 50s is strut/tire clearance. To run 245 tires I need to run 5mm spacers all around, even on 45 offset wheels.

Cosworth · 08-22-2003, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GarySheehan
I'm don't think they are street length. When talking to Mark Moore, I believe he said these are the GT body. They have longer ears to provide more clearance between the wheels and the strut body and very agressive adjuster washers.

Our spring rates are 700#/in front and 650#/in rear. I believe they do have the new upper seal design as they are brand new.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

Wow, those rates seem like about half what you stated you were using with the Advance Design setup. Are they the oddball double-progressive springs still?

sdecker · 08-22-2003, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GarySheehan
Yes.

I've actually managed to squeeze the whole California race onto CD in 720x480 resolution. I'm considering selling them for about $5 including shipping.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

I'll take one!

ibis · 08-22-2003, 09:58 AM

Gary, saw the race car at Cobb yesterday....missing a few pieces there eh

Is it face lift time to get the '04 look?

ona side note, my roomate (noah at cobb tuning) has a set of these coil overs for sale

justin (ibis)
www.team-arg.com

Lachute Performance · 08-22-2003, 10:24 AM

Just a note guys ....
Gary's setup is made just for him. It is what we are calling the GT setup to allow for crazy camber and ultimate adjustability.

This is not for street setup at all. Strut bodies are the same height as the street stuff, only the brackets are different.

Gary has single progressive springs. DMS lists these as KST and only for the track guys.

We will be sending him some DMS top mount prototypes very shortly as welll ... stay tuned for these things !!!

Any other questions, let me know.,

Mark

Rallly2000 · 10-21-2009, 11:52 PM

Hello, I am referring to an old post you said awhile back. Now I have a set of DMS 40mm from a 2002 WRX and would like to put them in my 00 Impreza RS. Is this okay? Also I would like to know if I can use any Ground control front camber (GC8 chassis) plates or do they differ from coilovers to regular strut design?

Thank You

Jay

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarySheehan

No. We are continuing to use the Ground-Control top mounts.

Gary
Sheehan Motor Racing
www.teamSMR.com

kwlsti · 10-22-2009, 12:08 AM

anything for the Evo X? i'm looking around right now.

misterwaterfallin · 10-22-2009, 02:49 AM

damn nice dig!

holy old thread batman would also work here

nhat · 10-22-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rallly2000

Hello, I am referring to an old post you said awhile back. Now I have a set of DMS 40mm from a 2002 WRX and would like to put them in my 00 Impreza RS. Is this okay? Also I would like to know if I can use any Ground control front camber (GC8 chassis) plates or do they differ from coilovers to regular strut design?

Thank You

Jay

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwlsti

anything for the Evo X? i'm looking around right now.

both of you realize this thread is 6yrs old yes?

kwlsti · 10-22-2009, 10:24 AM

WOW, i never looked at the date on this! thanks :s

nhat · 10-22-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwlsti

WOW, i never looked at the date on this! thanks :s

thanks to jamal, you can give these guys a call http://www.mooresport.com/

http://www.mooresport.com/about.html

Bigspin · 11-07-2009, 08:30 AM

Yes, we have EVOx applications in single, double triple, 4, 5, and 6-way adjustable units.
Something to suit all cars and types of competition.
-mark

08-21-2003, 01:11 AM	#1
GarySheehan Scooby Specialist Member#: 2450 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 1996 GST Motorsports Time Attack "L" - White	PR: Sheehan Motor Racing Shocks the Competition with DMS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2003 Sheehan Motor Racing Shocks the Competition with DMS Martinez, CA: Sheehan Motor Racing proudly announces Drummond Motor Sports’ (DMS) support of their Subaru WRX entry in the 2003 U.S. Touring Car Championship. Sheehan Motor Racing is now using DMS’s race proven 50mm Giant Strut. The double adjustable 50mm shock absorber has one of the largest pistons available in a shock absorber in the world. This gives superior control and more precise tuning due to larger displacement and pressure areas, providing the higher damping capabilities that severe rally and race competition requires. The shocks have already proven themselves during the 4th round of the US Touring Car Championship at the new Reno-Fernley racetrack. Without any prior testing time, the Subaru WRX was right on pace in the very first session of the weekend using the DMS recommended settings. They also proved to be extremely durable by easily surviving a violent off-track excursion that bent both front wheels and a control arm. The car remained competitive and was even able to challenge for the lead despite the damage, ultimately finishing the race in second place. “I’ve got to say I am very impressed with these DMS struts,” said Gary Sheehan, the team’s driver. “We’ve had no testing time on these shocks and right out of the box they were a noticeable improvement. The car is already significantly more predictable, which makes it easier for me to drive at the limit. Once we get some solid testing on these struts, I think their adjustability and precision are going to give us a huge advantage over the competition.” “DMS has always enjoyed motorsports and is proud to help up and coming drivers wherever we can,” said Mark Moore, Managing Director of DMS North America. “The teamSMR Subaru WRX driven by Gary is an ideal candiate for us to test and hopefully bring our Tarmac Races setups to the next level that will become the industry standard by which other companies are then measured. teamSMR is quite enthusiastic and show lots of promise for the remainder of the season. We are already looking forward to next year.” Drummond Motor Sports is a top racing shock absorber manufacturer based in Australia with extensive experience in rally and circuit racing suspension. Created in 1985 After many years of dedication to quality development and production, the DMS product range has grown to facilitate not only the elite levels of motor sport but also to cover the enthusiast and newly released suspension systems for the passenger vehicle market place. DMS North America is the North American distributor of all DMS products. For more information, visit their website at www.dmsnorthamerica.com. ****************************** For more information, please contact: Gary Sheehan Team Manager Sheehan Motor Racing www.teamSMR.com

08-22-2003, 10:24 AM	#12
Lachute Performance NASIOC Vendor Member#: 11016 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Lachute, Quebec - Canada	re: Just a note guys .... Gary's setup is made just for him. It is what we are calling the GT setup to allow for crazy camber and ultimate adjustability. This is not for street setup at all. Strut bodies are the same height as the street stuff, only the brackets are different. Gary has single progressive springs. DMS lists these as KST and only for the track guys. We will be sending him some DMS top mount prototypes very shortly as welll ... stay tuned for these things !!! Any other questions, let me know., Mark

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08-21-2003, 05:10 PM	#2
Jaxx NASIOC Supporter Member#: 177 Join Date: Aug 1999 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Boise,Idaho,USA Vehicle: The FHI addiction-> 93 WRX, 07 FXTS, 08 FXS	intersting, are you back to using standard front strut mounts?

08-21-2003, 05:22 PM	#3
GarySheehan Scooby Specialist Member#: 2450 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 1996 GST Motorsports Time Attack "L" - White	No. We are continuing to use the Ground-Control top mounts. Gary Sheehan Motor Racing www.teamSMR.com

08-21-2003, 05:29 PM	#4
zoomfactor Scooby Specialist Member#: 30440 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: slave to self-employment Vehicle: 03 WRX WR Blue	Gary, Good luck with the new coilover package. On another note - I thoroughly enjoy your little video clips. Do you have any intention of producing longer programming? JD

08-21-2003, 11:29 PM	#5
GarySheehan Scooby Specialist Member#: 2450 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 1996 GST Motorsports Time Attack "L" - White	Yes. I've actually managed to squeeze the whole California race onto CD in 720x480 resolution. I'm considering selling them for about $5 including shipping. Gary Sheehan Motor Racing www.teamSMR.com

08-22-2003, 12:15 AM	#6
ChrisW Scooby Specialist Member#: 4181 Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: keeping santa cruz weird Vehicle: 2003 Lancer Evo 8 It's Blue, ok?	Gary, you have the DMS 50 street length? Can you share your spring rates? I have been autox'ing with them for the past season, and for a race car, they should work awesome... Little too aggresive for the street tho... Also, do yours have the newer upper lip seal design?

08-22-2003, 01:15 AM	#7
GarySheehan Scooby Specialist Member#: 2450 Join Date: Sep 2000 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: SF Bay Area Vehicle: 1996 GST Motorsports Time Attack "L" - White	I'm don't think they are street length. When talking to Mark Moore, I believe he said these are the GT body. They have longer ears to provide more clearance between the wheels and the strut body and very agressive adjuster washers. Our spring rates are 700#/in front and 650#/in rear. I believe they do have the new upper seal design as they are brand new. Gary Sheehan Motor Racing www.teamSMR.com

08-22-2003, 01:32 AM	#8
dwx Scooby Guru Member#: 8343 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2006 Impreza WRX 1x PS F250	Hmm I wonder what it would cost to get just the strut bottoms with the different ears. My biggest problem with my 50s is strut/tire clearance. To run 245 tires I need to run 5mm spacers all around, even on 45 offset wheels.

08-22-2003, 09:58 AM	#11
ibis Scooby Specialist Member#: 1132 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Mill Creek, Utah Vehicle: 05 LGT, 05 4Runner	Gary, saw the race car at Cobb yesterday....missing a few pieces there eh Is it face lift time to get the '04 look? ona side note, my roomate (noah at cobb tuning) has a set of these coil overs for sale justin (ibis) www.team-arg.com

10-22-2009, 12:08 AM	#14
kwlsti Scooby Newbie Member#: 58933 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2004 STI BLACK	anything for the Evo X? i'm looking around right now.

10-22-2009, 02:49 AM	#15
misterwaterfallin Scooby Specialist Member#: 101091 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Sea-Town Vehicle: 2012 gansta rocket of love (no homo)	damn nice dig! holy old thread batman would also work here

10-22-2009, 10:24 AM	#17
kwlsti Scooby Newbie Member#: 58933 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2004 STI BLACK	WOW, i never looked at the date on this! thanks :s

11-07-2009, 08:30 AM	#19
Bigspin Scooby Newbie Member#: 24786 Join Date: Sep 2002	Yes, we have EVOx applications in single, double triple, 4, 5, and 6-way adjustable units. Something to suit all cars and types of competition. -mark