Solving my ride problems..
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Solving my ride problems.. When I bought my car, It had the KYB adjustable and some Vogtland springs. The ride was horrendus. It was bouncy, the car was way to low and it was simply unlivable. I replaced the Vogtland springs with Strano springs and the bounciness went away, but the car rides so harsh now. The height is much better and the stance is great. But I want this car to ride better, and I am pretty sure that the KYB's are to blame. I'm looking at both the Koni's and the revalved Bilsteins. Will either of these options give me the more comfortable ride, and which would be better? Im not looking for something that is going to make my car an autocross machine or anything of the sort. Im simply looking for a better ride.
Also, ever since I had the 12-bolt installed, the car went from no squeaks, to a horrible one that I cannot track down, everything is tight, was curious if there was something common I might be overlooking? Thanks.
Also, ever since I had the 12-bolt installed, the car went from no squeaks, to a horrible one that I cannot track down, everything is tight, was curious if there was something common I might be overlooking? Thanks.
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When I bought my car, It had the KYB adjustable and some Vogtland springs. The ride was horrendus. It was bouncy, the car was way to low and it was simply unlivable. I replaced the Vogtland springs with Strano springs and the bounciness went away, but the car rides so harsh now. The height is much better and the stance is great. But I want this car to ride better, and I am pretty sure that the KYB's are to blame. I'm looking at both the Koni's and the revalved Bilsteins. Will either of these options give me the more comfortable ride, and which would be better? Im not looking for something that is going to make my car an autocross machine or anything of the sort. Im simply looking for a better ride.
Also, ever since I had the 12-bolt installed, the car went from no squeaks, to a horrible one that I cannot track down, everything is tight, was curious if there was something common I might be overlooking? Thanks.
Also, ever since I had the 12-bolt installed, the car went from no squeaks, to a horrible one that I cannot track down, everything is tight, was curious if there was something common I might be overlooking? Thanks.
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I'm not looking for a Cadillac ride, my buddy's SS has Qa1 coilovers and it rides way better than mine. I suppose ditching the lowering springs may be the way to go..
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If that is what you are expecting I would recommend the Konis. KYBs are very hit or miss from what I've seen on here.
Um... You say KYB Adjustables. AGX's or Gas-a-just? The latter are not adjustable and suck. IF AGX's where are they set? Give me something to go on. 
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I think 3 in the front and 5 in the back? or vice versa, id have to double check. I've tried most of the settings, and see little to no change. They might just be blown out from the original Vogtland springs..
