I need to purchase shocks...would like adjustable, QA1 vs AFCO vs Strange
06-15-2010, 10:43 AM
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I need to purchase shocks...would like adjustable, QA1 vs AFCO vs Strange I'm in dire need of shocks and figure since I will be taking my car to the track soon, I should get some adjustables. I was trying to see if double adjustable is worth the extra cash. My car is my daily driver, but sees street pulls often, and am hoping to see some track time.
Also, I hear that AFCO is the best, but there prices are a little out of my reach. Would Strange or QA1 R be comparable to AFCO's if I'm on a budget? Also, I've been reading about spring rates...should I get 300lb springs all the way around or something like 275 (front) and 300 (rear) or would the front have too much slop for DD?
I currently have UMI Double adjustable Panhard bar, DA LCAs, relocates, SA TQ ARM, TQ arm relocate.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I DID CHECK the stickies and used SEARCH. I need to order these by tonight or tomorrow morning.
Thank you,
Matt
Also, I hear that AFCO is the best, but there prices are a little out of my reach. Would Strange or QA1 R be comparable to AFCO's if I'm on a budget? Also, I've been reading about spring rates...should I get 300lb springs all the way around or something like 275 (front) and 300 (rear) or would the front have too much slop for DD?
I currently have UMI Double adjustable Panhard bar, DA LCAs, relocates, SA TQ ARM, TQ arm relocate.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I DID CHECK the stickies and used SEARCH. I need to order these by tonight or tomorrow morning.
Thank you,
Matt
06-16-2010, 03:13 PM
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Hello Matt,
We have always used QA1 and had good luck with them. Afco is very good as well, we are just trying them now. They look to be excellent and only a little more than QA1. But QA1 is less expensive, double adjustable is going to be double the price.
For QA1 items you would run two front QA1 shocks, two QA1 springs and two QA1 rear shocks. QA1 recommends using factory rear springs with there rear shocks.
For front springs 275 are drag race only and cars with front end weight reduction. If your car is exposed to street use the 300lb would be my recommendation.
Hope that helps!
Ryan
We have always used QA1 and had good luck with them. Afco is very good as well, we are just trying them now. They look to be excellent and only a little more than QA1. But QA1 is less expensive, double adjustable is going to be double the price.
For QA1 items you would run two front QA1 shocks, two QA1 springs and two QA1 rear shocks. QA1 recommends using factory rear springs with there rear shocks.
For front springs 275 are drag race only and cars with front end weight reduction. If your car is exposed to street use the 300lb would be my recommendation.
Hope that helps!
Ryan
06-17-2010, 10:50 AM
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I have the single adjustabe Strange shocks. They are a nice piece for the cash in my opinion. Easy to use and perform well at the track. I went with the 300lb springs in the front as my car sees alot of street time and at the time i hadn't lost any weight in the front. I ordered mine from Dennis at BMR. I also heard the Verishock was a nice piece. Just another option to consider i guess.
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Hello Matt,
We have always used QA1 and had good luck with them. Afco is very good as well, we are just trying them now. They look to be excellent and only a little more than QA1. But QA1 is less expensive, double adjustable is going to be double the price.
For QA1 items you would run two front QA1 shocks, two QA1 springs and two QA1 rear shocks. QA1 recommends using factory rear springs with there rear shocks.
For front springs 275 are drag race only and cars with front end weight reduction. If your car is exposed to street use the 300lb would be my recommendation.
Hope that helps!
Ryan
We have always used QA1 and had good luck with them. Afco is very good as well, we are just trying them now. They look to be excellent and only a little more than QA1. But QA1 is less expensive, double adjustable is going to be double the price.
For QA1 items you would run two front QA1 shocks, two QA1 springs and two QA1 rear shocks. QA1 recommends using factory rear springs with there rear shocks.
For front springs 275 are drag race only and cars with front end weight reduction. If your car is exposed to street use the 300lb would be my recommendation.
Hope that helps!
Ryan
Thank you for the help. What would the rear spring rate need to be at? 300lbs all the way around? The car is full weight and is daily driven.
Thanks again.
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I have the single adjustabe Strange shocks. They are a nice piece for the cash in my opinion. Easy to use and perform well at the track. I went with the 300lb springs in the front as my car sees alot of street time and at the time i hadn't lost any weight in the front. I ordered mine from Dennis at BMR. I also heard the Verishock was a nice piece. Just another option to consider i guess.
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Hello Matt,
We have always used QA1 and had good luck with them. Afco is very good as well, we are just trying them now. They look to be excellent and only a little more than QA1. But QA1 is less expensive, double adjustable is going to be double the price.
For QA1 items you would run two front QA1 shocks, two QA1 springs and two QA1 rear shocks. QA1 recommends using factory rear springs with there rear shocks.
For front springs 275 are drag race only and cars with front end weight reduction. If your car is exposed to street use the 300lb would be my recommendation.
Hope that helps!
Ryan
We have always used QA1 and had good luck with them. Afco is very good as well, we are just trying them now. They look to be excellent and only a little more than QA1. But QA1 is less expensive, double adjustable is going to be double the price.
For QA1 items you would run two front QA1 shocks, two QA1 springs and two QA1 rear shocks. QA1 recommends using factory rear springs with there rear shocks.
For front springs 275 are drag race only and cars with front end weight reduction. If your car is exposed to street use the 300lb would be my recommendation.
Hope that helps!
Ryan
I have a set of Eibach pro kit lowering springs on my Z28 right now. Would yalls QA1 F series shocks work good with these springs ? I had ordered some kyb adjustables in the front and literally snapped one in half while running it on the street. So i really dont want to go back to those shocks.
06-17-2010, 12:12 PM
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I have a set of Eibach pro kit lowering springs on my Z28 right now. Would yalls QA1 F series shocks work good with these springs ? I had ordered some kyb adjustables in the front and literally snapped one in half while running it on the street. So i really dont want to go back to those shocks.
Hope that helps,
Ryan
06-17-2010, 03:58 PM
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OK, thank you. My rear factory springs are sagging, so I guess I would just order some facotry replacements, correct?
06-17-2010, 04:11 PM
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Reasons have varied really. Strange has nice quality and a great reputation when it comes to shocks. We recommend them to about anyone even though we are capable of selling any other type of shock on the market. We do offer Afco as well and you do get what you pay for with them no doubt.
06-19-2010, 08:14 PM
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I chose the Strange for the ease of use. Where mine are single adjustable i don't have to worry about adjusting both settings as i enjoy cruising town with my SS. I can have them set up stiff for everyday driving and then when it's time to hit the strip i adjust them back. It can be done with double adjustables but for a little over a grand for all four corners i just couldn't beat the price either.
