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Old 07-07-2010, 12:26 AM
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Default Bilstein shocks up front and Koni SA on rear OK?

I was wondering if it is going to hurt anything or make it handle weird if you mix shocks? I dont want to spend the full $900 for konis all the way around. I got a killer deal on a new set of SLP Bilsteins for the front, and i wanted to have some adjustability on the rear for drag racing. I have SLP Eibach springs new too. Anyone? Thanks!
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You'll be fine. Lot of guys do that for auto'xing. Why not drag.
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I tried that in my 01 T/A. I could notice the increased dampening of the Konis in the rear compared to the slower acting Bilsteins up front. It may not be a ideal match, but probably better than with the current spec rear Bilsteins. It certainly won't hurt anything.
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I'm getting my Hals back tomorrow (had'em rebuilt) and I bought new Bilstiens for the rear. 100% street car. I'll know soon enough how it feels. I'm sure it'll be just great.

I must have ride hieght adjustable shocks up front or my front end will sit too high.

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