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Jun 27, 2011 | 02:58 PM

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ZexGX

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Originally Posted by therealcreeper

I had the rear lower with the isolators removed but it was just a little too low, I like the extra compression travel and it hooks better off the line now

X2. I had the hose mod done to mine and the front a little bit lower (about the same or a little lower than Sportlines), but I'd scrape on most asphalt to concrete bridge transitions on the freeway, any and all debris on the road, and that's aside from the scraping everywhere else that happens at the current ride height... That sucked.

How do you like your GC kit? I've been thinking about switching to a GC/Koni DA setup next.

Jun 27, 2011 | 03:55 PM

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My old SS... Sportlines, stock shocks.

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Jun 27, 2011 | 04:12 PM

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Camaroking1996

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Originally Posted by desertLS1

My old SS... Sportlines, stock shocks.

Dear GOOOOOOOOD!!!! That car is gorgeous

: drool:

Jun 27, 2011 | 05:38 PM

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JD_AMG

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Originally Posted by CLARKSLS1SS

Thanks do they make different stiffness of shocks like they do springs?

Yes, they have different rebound/bump rates but unfortunately no shock company really advertises their rates, there are some shock dyno comparisons out there if you can read/understand them. This is another benefit from calling Sam Strano, he custom valved shocks himself so he knows a thing or two about how the different brands work vs others for our cars.

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So i want to stay away from the adjustable shocks then?

No, adjustable is good IMO. You want to stay away from non-gas charged drag shocks like QA1, Afco, Strange, etc if you want a car that can drive well on the street and do more than just go strait.

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Originally Posted by ZexGX

You want to stay away from shitty shocks like QA1's. Not all shocks are equal.

What he said ^

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Originally Posted by CLARKSLS1SS

Haha, that made me chuckle. The koni SA's seem to be a pretty common on the searches. Are they stiffer than the stock shocks and are they able to take more weight being put on them?

They definitely have more rebound, and feel like they have a little less compression (so the ride is more firm, but less jarring, it reminds me of a german sports sedan, very planted and controlled but not uncomfortable).
You should also definitely check out what your rear bump stops look like and see if they are trashed, that will cause the ride to be worse when you hit them hard on bigger bumps. Ideally you could ditch the rear eibachs for something a little higher.

Jun 27, 2011 | 05:44 PM

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JD_AMG

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Originally Posted by dragcamaro

i'd love to see some truely stanced f bodys running around. itd just be different. someday...

Probably talking about the lame "hella flush" trend...

Fortunately most of us prefer function over form...

Jun 27, 2011 | 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by desertls1

my old ss... Sportlines, stock shocks.

sick car!

Jun 27, 2011 | 06:15 PM

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MrFrossty

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That car seems to be red, lol.

Jun 27, 2011 | 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JD_AMG

Probably talking about the lame "hella flush" trend...

Fortunately most of us prefer function over form...

agreed 110%. Kinda hard to pull a good 60ft or even make a tight turn for that matter when your tires rub the fender and your wheel width is greater than your tire width.

I mean, I guess if your rockin a box-o-scion with a "mean" 100hp, those words, 60ft and turn dont have any relevance to you but for muscle cars, this IS the way "stance" is produced. If you want "hella flush" rides, well then speedhunters.com is only a click away...

some good lookin rides in here btw, keep um comin!

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Jun 27, 2011 | 07:57 PM

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Mr. Trick

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I have nothing against the hellaflush scene and I like some of them, but fbodys dont have the right body shape to pull off that look they would look too weird.

Jun 27, 2011 | 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ZexGX

How do you like your GC kit? I've been thinking about switching to a GC/Koni DA setup next.

I like it, I never really adjust it or anything but it makes swapping shocks really easy (just lower the adjuster until there's no pressure on the spring) and it gives a huge selection of springs

Jun 27, 2011 | 10:04 PM

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desertLS1's red SS looks fantastic!

Jun 27, 2011 | 11:25 PM

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Thanx and yea it is very red lol I kept that ****** very clean, I hope the new owner is keeping it clean as well

Jun 28, 2011 | 11:37 AM

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absynth408

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Stance is a morpheme meaning stand, used in several ways:
to take a position in an argument, a stand on a given issue;
refers to a particular standing posture
straight from the dictionary.....so every car has a stance.
everybody's car on her looks sick in every stance. and im sure the region and what roads you drive on can change the way you stance your car.

Jun 28, 2011 | 07:36 PM

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Camaroking1996

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Everyone has there own idea of perfect stance. Some people like slammed, some people like really raked with the *** in the air, and some people like flat low mean looking cars

Jun 28, 2011 | 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaroking1996

Everyone has there own idea of perfect stance. Some people like slammed, some people like really raked with the *** in the air, and some people like flat low mean looking cars

true
and i can do them all with just hitting a button