Vorshlag MCS coilover or Shelby Penske Coilover kit

[azev78]

I am ready to take my GT350 track performance to the next level and would like to get some opinion on the 2 coilover kits I am looking for.
Initially I was ready to take the plunge on a MCS 2 way non remote kit from Vorshlag, but then I found Shelby have a Penske coilover kit for GT350 at about similar pricing.
I am very familiar with MCS as my brother track (E46 M3) are using the 3 way full remote and it is amazing systems.
There are not a single review online talking about the Shelby Penske Kit and I wonder if you guys have any thought on it ?

Here's the link to the 2 product

MCS TT2 Double Adjustable Dampers (Ford S550 Mustang PP2/GT350)

All MCS damper kits are built to order so expect an estimated 2-4 week build time after you order. If you chose to order online, you will be billed immediately. If you would like to call in the order (we prefer that) we process a deposit for the shocks up front, with the rest billed when they...

vorshlag-store.com

2015-2018 Shelby Double Adjustable Suspension

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www.shelbystore.com

 

[biggsy]

I’m sure @cortexracing was involved with developing the product so if a buyer wanted coilovers they would most likely go directly to Cortex. I’m sure the feedback would be positive because it generally is with Cortex products (especially coilovers)

 

[67GTA]

I am ready to take my GT350 track performance to the next level and would like to get some opinion on the 2 coilover kits I am looking for.
Initially I was ready to take the plunge on a MCS 2 way non remote kit from Vorshlag, but then I found Shelby have a Penske coilover kit for GT350 at about similar pricing.
I am very familiar with MCS as my brother track (E46 M3) are using the 3 way full remote and it is amazing systems.
There are not a single review online talking about the Shelby Penske Kit and I wonder if you guys have any thought on it ?

Here's the link to the 2 product

MCS TT2 Double Adjustable Dampers (Ford S550 Mustang PP2/GT350)

All MCS damper kits are built to order so expect an estimated 2-4 week build time after you order. If you chose to order online, you will be billed immediately. If you would like to call in the order (we prefer that) we process a deposit for the shocks up front, with the rest billed when they...

vorshlag-store.com

2015-2018 Shelby Double Adjustable Suspension

Shelby Store - Shelby Parts, Shelby GT500 Parts, Shelby Super Snake, Shelby Apparel, Shelby GT500 Shirts, Shelby GT500 Hats, Shelby Die Cast Models, Shelby Super Snake Hats, Shelby Super Snake Shirts

www.shelbystore.com

Not to take anything from Shelby, but that kit was a collaboration with Cortex racing (zoom in on the strut housing and you’ll see the Cortex logo). I would recommend going directly to Cortex, because you’ll get customized guidance on spring rates, etc for your specific application, which varies greatly depending on which tire you’re running, aero, etc. Personally I’m biased towards the Penske’s, but you’ll get similar customized advice from Vorshlag and the MCS are quality units.

 

[whatisgrip]

I can't speak for the Cortex/Penske system but I run the MCS 2 way remotes on my car and I highly recommend. MCS is local to me and Cortex never responded to any emails I sent them so it was an easy decision.

 

[azev78]

Thanks for the feedback, I didn't know the Shelby Kit was a colab between Cortex Racing and Shelby.
I will reach out to both Cortex racing and Vorshlag to get a better feel on which products will be best suited for my use.
As for maintenance and rebuilt of the kit, does anyone knows if Cortex offer service/rebuilt of the kit when it comes time for it ?

 

[67GTA]

Thanks for the feedback, I didn't know the Shelby Kit was a colab between Cortex Racing and Shelby.
I will reach out to both Cortex racing and Vorshlag to get a better feel on which products will be best suited for my use.
As for maintenance and rebuilt of the kit, does anyone knows if Cortex offer service/rebuilt of the kit when it comes time for it ?

Direct through Penske for service. Their technical support is too-notch as well.

 

[biggsy]

I can't speak for the Cortex/Penske system but I run the MCS 2 way remotes on my car and I highly recommend. MCS is local to me and Cortex never responded to any emails I sent them so it was an easy decision.

Who did you get yours from? Direct or another vendor?

 

[steeda5]

Thanks for the feedback, I didn't know the Shelby Kit was a colab between Cortex Racing and Shelby.
I will reach out to both Cortex racing and Vorshlag to get a better feel on which products will be best suited for my use.
As for maintenance and rebuilt of the kit, does anyone knows if Cortex offer service/rebuilt of the kit when it comes time for it ?

The MCS coil overs are 250 a corner to have rebuilt through MCS. Its waaaaay too much. Penske is the way to go.

 

[DaveW]

The MCS coil overs are 250 a corner to have rebuilt through MCS. Its waaaaay too much. Penske is the way to go.

Not arguing, but I haven't paid less than $200-250/shock for shock service from someone I trust in years. I mean Allgaier will do it slightly cheaper, but they know nothing about my application so they can only build exactly what a tell them (and I am not a shock guru, I need the application help)

For the OP, I have dealt with Cortex and Vorshlag with parts on my car and IMO there is no wrong answer. Talk to both and see who you feel more comfortable with.

DaveW

 

[EF1]

The MCS coil overs are 250 a corner to have rebuilt through MCS. Its waaaaay too much. Penske is the way to go.

What are you paying per corner to rebuild Penske's?

 

[blacksheep-1]

To put this in perspective, the double whiz bang Penskes for the Corvetter C7 series competition shocks are about $10K, maybe a bit more. Phoenix has proprietary valving for their stuff, so I would assume they have the same for the S197/S550 series Mustangs as well, no doubt with the same $$$. The only reason that I mention that is so that you know what you are buying is going to be somewhat limited. No problem with that, not everyone can dump $10K into a shock package, or for that matter, is able to tune to that level where those shocks are required. I just wanted to throw out there that htere is different levels of "all in" when you go racing. Those Cortex shocks are just fine for the 90% of us that will never see that level of competition, and Rickey is a decent guy, but they are not "absolute" in performance, but are a decent compromise.