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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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I'm noticing a lot of people are going koni setups... Are they the way to go? I have been considering getting QA1'S. But am starting to consider koni's now.... What to do, what to do lol
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Old May 9, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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People who are using Koni's generally want them for handling and controling lowering springs better. QA1's are a drag shock. Two different worlds.

What do you use your car for?
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As mentioned above, the QA1 shocks are a drag shock and the Koni shocks are for handling and street comfort. Two different worlds indeed. The QA1 shocks will complete alter your ride in a negative way. I ran them on my SS for 6 years and they were brilliant at the track, but they didn't provide the dampening you seek for street use - even when upgraded to the double adjustables. The Konis, on the other hand, will alter your ride in a positive way. By the increased dampening ability of the shocks, imperfections in the road and cornering weight transfer are totally altered. Everyone I've spoken with who has gone with Konis is extremely happy with their decision.

If you haven't read on the boards, we are running a special alongside the 20% Koni sale and giving you a set of our lowering springs when you buy them through us. We have some suggested adjustment settings that should be able to suite your needs as well.
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I use my car for everything lol from daily driving to corner carving to drag racing! I browsed the bmr site and am not finding that special on my phone, I was able to find a package on Sam strano's site for koni's (4/4) and lowering spring for $1071...
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If you have Money to Blow then why not buy the Koni?
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Originally Posted by 1sicklsx
I use my car for everything lol from daily driving to corner carving to drag racing! I browsed the bmr site and am not finding that special on my phone, I was able to find a package on Sam strano's site for koni's (4/4) and lowering spring for $1071...
Koni's are a great shock for a performance car, they can be adjusted, and if the range isn't what you need, re-vavled too.
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check the sponsor sales section for several good shock sales.
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They're in the packages section, not shocks and springs...stupid, I know. haha
HPP024 - Level 1 Koni shocks and BMR Springs (Off Car) $734.72
HPP025 - Level 2 Koni shocks and BMR Springs (On Car) $822.80
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