Matching shocks to spring rates
11-19-2004, 12:59 PM
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Matching shocks to spring rates I have a set of Hotchkis springs sitting around waiting to be installed, and I'm pretty set on Bilstien HDs to go along with them. Most people, from what I have read, recommend revalving Koni's or Bilstiens to match the spring rate and I understand how important this is in Auto-x and road racing. However, my car is a daily driver that makes a few trips to the drag strip so I want a fairly comfortable ride and a decent 60' at the track. Would Bilstien HDs be enough for me, or should I cough up the extra $200 - $300 for revalves? The HDs would better fit my budget, but if it's really worth it I'll consider revalves.
11-21-2004, 01:34 AM
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No mater what kind of driving you are doing, you will get the best results if the dampening rate is appropiate for the spring rate. I don't know how stiff the Hotchkiss springs are, but Sam Strano could probably recomend something. Do a search for him; his phone number is in his sig.
