Revalved Bilsteins/Hotchkis Springs ?
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Revalved Bilsteins/Hotchkis Springs ?
What do you all think of this combo over the Koni's? I am looking for about a one inch drop I would say. Below is what Sam Strano said about the Koni's:
The use of the Koni's to lower will drop the front of the car about 3/4", and the rear approximately 1/2" or so. Beyond this option, you are into a minimum of 1" drop springs, which do cause problems with cars that have the ground effects.
Pictures of the car can be seen here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/308363-19-evo-s-sgm-ss.html
I am personally afraid that that will not lower the car enough...
The use of the Koni's to lower will drop the front of the car about 3/4", and the rear approximately 1/2" or so. Beyond this option, you are into a minimum of 1" drop springs, which do cause problems with cars that have the ground effects.
Pictures of the car can be seen here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/308363-19-evo-s-sgm-ss.html
I am personally afraid that that will not lower the car enough...
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I went with Ground Control's and Bilstiens, revalved for the front. Sam helped with spring rates and the revalving rates. I currently am at stock ride height since I didn't have the time in the fall to do an alignment if I lowered it. The GC's might cost more than just lowering springs, but I have the height adjustability and was able to choose the spring rates that work best for my setup. Hope this helped.
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Originally Posted by BoneSS
Anyone else?
The nice thing about the SA & DA Koni's is that they are initially valved higher than other shocks out there, and the fact that you can adjust them based on the springs that you have is a GREAT benefit. You may want to change the springs to something more stiff, and all you would need to do is to change the settings on the adjustable Koni's and bada-bing, bada-BOOM.
Here's the catch though, you may not know where to start with the settings of the Koni's depending on what springs you buy, you would need to find someone who may have some information for you to get you a starting point and go from there.
For someone who is not going to switch springs EVER, then revalved Bilsteins will be MORE than adequate, they will work great.
Now, if you think that you may be changing springs in the future, then I think the adjustable Koni's should be your choice. SA Koni's for street driving applications and DA's for the best you can buy.
JMHO...
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I think if you aren't going to be changing the SA settings then why have them? I say go with the revalved Bilsteins. I love my Koni's and wouldn't go any other way but the price is pretty steep. I liked the idea of being able to adjust the settings to my liking and having the car ride the way I want. But if the bilsteins are revalved to match springs then you won't have any problems. My truck has a set of lowering shocks and they work great. They made for the springs that I have so the ride is just fine. I would think it would work the same for our cars too
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Originally Posted by 01 Red WS6
I think if you aren't going to be changing the SA settings then why have them? I say go with the revalved Bilsteins. I love my Koni's and wouldn't go any other way but the price is pretty steep. I liked the idea of being able to adjust the settings to my liking and having the car ride the way I want. But if the bilsteins are revalved to match springs then you won't have any problems. My truck has a set of lowering shocks and they work great. They made for the springs that I have so the ride is just fine. I would think it would work the same for our cars too
I heartily agree...
The DA Koni's that I have are overkill for street applications really...But BOY SUCH OVERKILL! I do love the ride. Only reason why I got the Koni DA's was that I got them for a song, and they were brand new, couldn't pass it up. I probably would have gone for the revalved Bilstein's, and at the same time, I am sooooooo glad I got the Koni's.
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Originally Posted by F8L LS1
Is the SA and DA Konis good for drag and corner carving capabilities? Or would revalved Bilstein's be suffice? Thanks
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Okay, not necessarily stiffer, I can't think of the word, more responsive for rebound & damping???
Any 1/4 miler enthusiasts out there that can respond to this???
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Originally Posted by BoneSS
What do you all think of this combo over the Koni's? I am looking for about a one inch drop I would say. Below is what Sam Strano said about the Koni's:
The use of the Koni's to lower will drop the front of the car about 3/4", and the rear approximately 1/2" or so. Beyond this option, you are into a minimum of 1" drop springs, which do cause problems with cars that have the ground effects.
Pictures of the car can be seen here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308363
I am personally afraid that that will not lower the car enough...
The use of the Koni's to lower will drop the front of the car about 3/4", and the rear approximately 1/2" or so. Beyond this option, you are into a minimum of 1" drop springs, which do cause problems with cars that have the ground effects.
Pictures of the car can be seen here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308363
I am personally afraid that that will not lower the car enough...
Originally Posted by Carlos01SS
I dooooon't think Koni's are good for drag racing, more for cornering. My understanding for 1/4 milers, you would want a somehat softer shock, and corner carvers would want a shock that is more responsive, which equates to a quicker shock(stiffer)...
Okay, not necessarily stiffer, I can't think of the word, more responsive for rebound & damping???
Any 1/4 miler enthusiasts out there that can respond to this???
Okay, not necessarily stiffer, I can't think of the word, more responsive for rebound & damping???
Any 1/4 miler enthusiasts out there that can respond to this???
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
I have revalved Bilsteins and Hotchkis springs and love it. Its a little stiff but corners VERY well. The only problem is that the rear squats a lot under hard acceleration.
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i have koni DA's up front and SA's in the rear. awesome combination.
I autocross and road course it pretty often. that is my main goal. but when i hit the drag strip (once or twice a year), last time out i got a best 1.57 short time with 10.5 inch ET streets. i just set the front DA's to full soft and remove the sway bar, and the car hooks. so i have my cake and it too.
I autocross and road course it pretty often. that is my main goal. but when i hit the drag strip (once or twice a year), last time out i got a best 1.57 short time with 10.5 inch ET streets. i just set the front DA's to full soft and remove the sway bar, and the car hooks. so i have my cake and it too.