kyoytey1693

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My Trans Am has stock the ride height and the suspension parts listed in my sig. I want to replace the shocks and springs for better handling on the street and maybe a litte track use. I'm not too crazy about a drag car. I'm going for the sport/pro touring theme. Can I get better springs and shocks that wont lower the car? I like being able to go over speed bumps and keep all of my car intact.

I have read a lot about these koni shocks that you all say are so great. I have a hard time believing they make such a difference but since so many of you say it, I believe it. I just can't justify $1000.00 for shocks. For a $1000.00, how long can I expect them to last?

In the case that I do end up having to go lower. With the least amount of lowering springs will I have to replace my PHB? The one I have is not adjustable. Or can I get away with it if I dont drop it too much?

keith_AE2010

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I know you hear this all the time, but it would be best to call Sam Strano. And from what I hear, spring the grand for the Koni's. I think they have a good warranty.

02Z28LS1

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i'm not aware of any stock-height aftermarket springs that are stiffer.

but honestly, shocks are going to be the better purchase. and since you don't want to lower it, then Koni shocks may not be needed. Koni's are expensive because they're adjustable....but there are other shocks out there that can do a very good job at stock heights for less money, if you don't feel the need to be able to adjust the shocks for different conditions.

69TA

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I have a new pair of Koni double adjustables for sale
they will fit 1998-02 Camaro or Trans Am (front application)

part number 8242 1005SP1

And yes they make a difference. Very noticeable one at that
especially if you are going from stock suspension
they are the best struts money can buy!!!

price $550 for the pair

99Bluz28

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So, why Are you selling them?

99Bluz28

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Read this:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...g-springs.html

69TA

iTrader: (263)

selling them because the car I bought them for I no longer plan
on keeping and my other car has them already installed.

z28bryan

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Koni's should most likely outlast the car. If they become faulty, Koni will replace them.

Though they won't replace them if you weren't the original owner, aka if you buy them used off of someone else.

69TA

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Unless you plan on driving your car like the Dukes of Hazzard
Good Konis bought used and new from someone else will be fine.

Even driving like a complete *** I don't know anyone who ever blew
out one other than people who track their car or broke it from high
mileage useage.

z28bryan

iTrader: (7)

Well, I'm gonna have to disagree with you, no offense. I've seen a few people on here in the past that have issues with the adjustment becoming defective. It happens. You don't need to beat on your car for it to happen.

69TA

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yeah a few people who are using them for racing
not street driving people and even then I never
heard of people messing them up again unless they
were abusing them from racing.

hell even the stocker Decarbons don't blow out unless you
either jumped with them or used them up from high miles.

z28ss4me

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I think the only way to upgrade springs and keep stock ride height is with a set of coilovers so you can adjust rideheight to you're liking. Not even sure that will get you what your looking for. I just installed Strano springs and Konis and I'm very pleased with the ride height. Not too low and not too high, looks like it should have come from the factory that way.

RevGTO

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Your parameters make for an interesting situation. You want to keep stock ride height and yet plan to track the car. To my mind, this still points to Konis as your best bet.

You won't be benefitting at the track from the stiffer spring rate and lower center of gravity you'd get with lowering springs. The ability to adjust your Koni's to stiffer settings might help compensate for that somewhat.

I don't think any other shock is going to give you the kind of damping you want at the track. The beauty of the Konis for your situation is the adjustability. You can stiffen them for the track, and then soften them back down for the street.

kyoytey1693

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Thanks for all of the feedback guys I really appreciate it. I guess I will have to talk with Sam when I work up the courage to drop a grand on shocks.

69TA - Thanks for the offer. I will keep you in mind as soon as I figure out what I want to do.