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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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Which ones do I buy? I see there are a few different choices on that 800-number website (cough cough). I want the 12 way adjustables.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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I have the QA1 R shocks with 275 drag springs on them and love them. (it's my daily driver)
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ninetres
Which ones do I buy? I see there are a few different choices on that 800-number website (cough cough). I want the 12 way adjustables.
On my car we are about to finish we put the QA1 Double Adj. all the way around. Alot of guys like the R series and the regular single adjustable.. If it was me I would go with the doubles but the R series are cheaper $$. If you want a set give me a call. We are going to run a SALE here real soon..
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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I'd be up for a set of QA1's, Dave..When's the sale? Good thing about Im a hour west of ya..I might have to swing by and check the shop out. Would those be on your site?
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by flyinZ
I'd be up for a set of QA1's, Dave..When's the sale? Good thing about Im a hour west of ya..I might have to swing by and check the shop out. Would those be on your site?
Come on by just let me know which ones you want and I will have them waiting for you..
I don't have everything listed yet on the website but it is coming..I will give you the sale price today if you want it..
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Sure, what'd it be? PM if you like
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Depends on what you have for a budget, the 12 ways and R series fronts aren't a bad choice (what I personally bought) but if you have the $ for double adjustables, you will have better tuning ability with them.

I don't regret buying the ones I did, but if I ever have to do it again I will get double adjustables, FWIW.
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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I would like to know the price too, PM or post

I thinki want the r's all the way around, with only the front springs, does that sound correct?
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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Rs are for the front only.

You would get single or double adjustable F series for the rear.
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I bought my shocks thru speed engineering, sponsor on here. They had the best price going. Burkhart chassis I think is also gonna do ao GP on them soon, may want to check the pricing with them too.

FWIW< I used bmr's spring cups on the front so I could use my stock springs all around, but if I can't get the car to hook I'm gonna put a set of the 300's or 275 lb springs on the front if I have to.
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The 275lb springs are fine on the front, but I'd recommend atleast a little weight reduction up front to take away some of the weight on the springs.
I've got the swaybar removed, egr removed, a few brackets, and an oddyssey battery.
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