QA1 R Series VS Strange Coil Overs
Originally Posted by silverbeast
thanks for the info Joe. I heard the strange shocks can be rebuilt if they go bad and the Qa1's cannot. Is there any truth to that?
Originally Posted by camscam02
what springs are you guys running in the rear with the QA1's as they dont come with sprimgs?
also is the back now a coil over design with the QA1's or is still the same?
also is the back now a coil over design with the QA1's or is still the same?
Originally Posted by joeZ96
The QA1 'R' is the new one and is designed for drag racing where it still has the 12-way adjustable rebound, but has a firm fixed compression. The original QA1 is the Gen F and has a 12-way adjustable rebound and compression, where each adjustment changes both. The QA1 'R' is only around 10 bucks more. If you want to upgrade, you'll have to upgrade to a double adjustable.
On Summit's website the "R" is $10 less then the "F" so I'm a bit confused. You are right though, the "R" has a fixed firm compression and an adjustable rebound...
I don't think I would need the double adjustable cause I don't road race, only the occasional auto-x session.
Originally Posted by WS6TransAm01
On Summit's website the "R" is $10 less then the "F" so I'm a bit confused.
Strange SA fronts, 60.00 CE rears, 3400lbs, 10.5x28 ET drags and 1.25-1.27 60 foots all over the country year round.
I'm sure the QA-1 Rs would do the same, I just prefer to deal with the people at Strange.
I'm sure the QA-1 Rs would do the same, I just prefer to deal with the people at Strange.
Do the Strange units accept QA1 springs? I would prefer to save some $$$ and use the stockers but if I have to get them...
Also, will a heavier rated spring hurt 60's? I would rather run the 315# spring but do not want to sacrifice 60'.
Also, will a heavier rated spring hurt 60's? I would rather run the 315# spring but do not want to sacrifice 60'.
Originally Posted by kp
Strange SA fronts, 60.00 CE rears, 3400lbs, 10.5x28 ET drags and 1.25-1.27 60 foots all over the country year round.
I'm sure the QA-1 Rs would do the same, I just prefer to deal with the people at Strange.
I'm sure the QA-1 Rs would do the same, I just prefer to deal with the people at Strange.
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Originally Posted by kp
Strange SA fronts, 60.00 CE rears, 3400lbs, 10.5x28 ET drags and 1.25-1.27 60 foots all over the country year round.
I'm sure the QA-1 Rs would do the same, I just prefer to deal with the people at Strange.
I'm sure the QA-1 Rs would do the same, I just prefer to deal with the people at Strange.
Will either of these setups live on the street? I'll put about 8k miles a year on my car with a couple long trips in there. Would it be worth getting either of these setups or would I be replacing them every year?
Currently running Koni double adjustables (on the car when I got it). Is it even worth taking these out or can they be made to work at the track?
Currently running Koni double adjustables (on the car when I got it). Is it even worth taking these out or can they be made to work at the track?
Last edited by My90Iroc; May 20, 2007 at 05:49 PM.
Recently tried out my QA1 Rs and WOW! The 60' only droped about .05 but the car pulled the front wheels on an otherwise stock suspension. I was also able to spray in 1st gear without the car getting sideways. Tried 2 in the front and 6LR,7RR and it spun, then bumped it up to 4 like Madman suggested and pulled the wheels on the next pass.
Originally Posted by My90Iroc
Will either of these setups live on the street? I'll put about 8k miles a year on my car with a couple long trips in there. Would it be worth getting either of these setups or would I be replacing them every year?
Currently running Koni double adjustables (on the car when I got it). Is it even worth taking these out or can they be made to work at the track?
Currently running Koni double adjustables (on the car when I got it). Is it even worth taking these out or can they be made to work at the track?
How are these on the street?
Originally Posted by PunkNPonys
The guys that have the Strange shocks, what springs are you using? Are you using the Strange springs up front? Part #SPC300? If so how do you like them? How do they compare to QA1 springs?
The Strange springs part # SPC300 are like the QA1's and fit in the stock upper mount and tapper down to a 2.5 " coilover size spring to fit on the Strange strut. They are a 300# spring.
Lee Spicher
lee@bmrfabrication.com
(813)986-9302
For what its worht. I just ordered a set of:
QA1
GEN-F Front Coil-Over Shock
1993-02 Camaro/Firebird
Single Adjustable
Part Number # 122-OED7855P
with 300lb springs
and
QA1
GEN-F Rear Shock
Single Adjustable w/Bolt
1982-02 Camaro/Firebird
12 Position Valving Adjuster
Part Number # 122-TC2502P
All in all it was $842 for everything. I will run the factory springs in back and see what happens.
QA1
GEN-F Front Coil-Over Shock
1993-02 Camaro/Firebird
Single Adjustable
Part Number # 122-OED7855P
with 300lb springs
and
QA1
GEN-F Rear Shock
Single Adjustable w/Bolt
1982-02 Camaro/Firebird
12 Position Valving Adjuster
Part Number # 122-TC2502P
All in all it was $842 for everything. I will run the factory springs in back and see what happens.
Originally Posted by BMR Fabrication Inc.
The Strange springs part # SPC300 are like the QA1's and fit in the stock upper mount and tapper down to a 2.5 " coilover size spring to fit on the Strange strut. They are a 300# spring.
Lee Spicher
lee@bmrfabrication.com
(813)986-9302
Lee Spicher
lee@bmrfabrication.com
(813)986-9302
