Adjustable Drag shocks vs. Adjustable Coil-over
10-11-2007, 06:23 PM
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Adjustable Drag shocks vs. Adjustable Coil-over can anyone tell me the benefits to either, as far as trying to get my car to hook? I've seen great e.t.'s with both. I'm sure most will probably say coil-over...my question is why? I notice that the really fast cars are using coil-overs. Thanks guys.
10-11-2007, 06:31 PM
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Coil overs use smaller springs 2 1/2" ID, AFCO uses a slightly larger ID spring I believe which way less and provide added clearance.
Coil over springs have a much larger spring rate selection compared to standard replacement stock size springs.
On your car I would use standard type adjustable shocks and factory type springs.
You really don't need coil overs to make your type of car run fast.
Coil over springs have a much larger spring rate selection compared to standard replacement stock size springs.
On your car I would use standard type adjustable shocks and factory type springs.
You really don't need coil overs to make your type of car run fast.
10-11-2007, 06:53 PM
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Coil overs use smaller springs 2 1/2" ID, AFCO uses a slightly larger ID spring I believe which way less and provide added clearance.
Coil over springs have a much larger spring rate selection compared to standard replacement stock size springs.
On your car I would use standard type adjustable shocks and factory type springs.
You really don't need coil overs to make your type of car run fast.
Coil over springs have a much larger spring rate selection compared to standard replacement stock size springs.
On your car I would use standard type adjustable shocks and factory type springs.
You really don't need coil overs to make your type of car run fast.
anyone else?
10-11-2007, 07:07 PM
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Common starts are drag shocks front and rear, drag springs front and rear and air bag in the right rear.
Adjustable control arms that have adjustable brackets to tune the chassis to get the intersection point correct.
Adjustable control arms that have adjustable brackets to tune the chassis to get the intersection point correct.
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thanks,
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Yes you can adjust ride hight with coil overs, but you can also adjust springs without coil overs. I have 2 1/2 id spring on the rear of my Camaro with an adjustable spring mount, so there are other ways to adjust without coil overs.
Most adjustment with a rear coil over is done at the mounting bracket, the coil spring seat is usually adjusted to have the shock at a certain length and left alone.
Most adjustment with a rear coil over is done at the mounting bracket, the coil spring seat is usually adjusted to have the shock at a certain length and left alone.
