Best shocks and springs ??????
10-09-2005, 08:07 AM
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Best shocks and springs ?????? I'm looking to change my shocks and springs all the way a round, I don't want to lower my car at all!! So if someone can let me know what is the best set up to go with I'll greatly apresheated....
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Alex
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Alex
10-09-2005, 02:02 PM
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Best shocks and springs (for my budget and application).
What do you plan to do with the car? You may just need some good shocks.
Depending on your budget, you can get Bilsteins all around for about $329. That's what these cars should have came with from the factory.
Then you have the Koni SA's. Adding these to the front would be the next step up. The Koni SA up front and Bilstein in rear is about $660.
Koni SA front and rear is about $820.
So tell us your budget and application. A single call to Sam will help you sort it out as well.
What do you plan to do with the car? You may just need some good shocks.
Depending on your budget, you can get Bilsteins all around for about $329. That's what these cars should have came with from the factory.
Then you have the Koni SA's. Adding these to the front would be the next step up. The Koni SA up front and Bilstein in rear is about $660.
Koni SA front and rear is about $820.
So tell us your budget and application. A single call to Sam will help you sort it out as well.
10-09-2005, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghostintheshell
so Koni's are the best huh?
From what I understand Penskes are better but way more expensive and probably not worth it for most everyone.
10-09-2005, 06:24 PM
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Yea, we're talking about bang for the buck. The Koni SA (single adjustable) are very good for the money. They have adjustable low speed rebound which is what you are going to notice the most. A lot of racers use them.
Then Koni makes a DA (double adjustable) which lets you adjust the rebound AND bump (compression). The majority of racers who get the DA don't necessarily use the bump adjustment. Some do, but it's not needed on the street.
SA's are $248ea front and $156ea rear.
DA's are $338ea front and $280ea rear.
Penske and maybe Moton make race shocks and LG has a coilover kit for $2200.
That's why I mentioned budget.
If you like the idea of trying different shock adjustments to make the car firmer or softer, then go with the Koni SA's. The rear shocks have a **** behind the seat and the fronts adjust by the spring. For all but the real racers, the SA's will do you right. I have the SA all around and am glad I got them. I can tweak the settings and make the car do what I want. If you get used to the quicker handling after a year or 2 you can firm them up a bit or tweak them after a tire swap. Some tires are stiffer then others, so being able to dial it in is just great in my opinion.
The best setup for springs is the Ground Control setup. They are a coilover conversion up front and adjustable perches in rear. You get infinate ride height adjustment. I have them on the front and am glad I do. I can tweak it until the ride height is just right. You also get to choose whatever spring rate you want. No guessing about a 1" drop and so forth. The front kit runs $225 and the rear kit runs $200.
With adjustable springs and shocks you can really get your car feeling and looking the way you want it to. It's a great way to go if you can afford it.
Then Koni makes a DA (double adjustable) which lets you adjust the rebound AND bump (compression). The majority of racers who get the DA don't necessarily use the bump adjustment. Some do, but it's not needed on the street.
SA's are $248ea front and $156ea rear.
DA's are $338ea front and $280ea rear.
Penske and maybe Moton make race shocks and LG has a coilover kit for $2200.
That's why I mentioned budget.
If you like the idea of trying different shock adjustments to make the car firmer or softer, then go with the Koni SA's. The rear shocks have a **** behind the seat and the fronts adjust by the spring. For all but the real racers, the SA's will do you right. I have the SA all around and am glad I got them. I can tweak the settings and make the car do what I want. If you get used to the quicker handling after a year or 2 you can firm them up a bit or tweak them after a tire swap. Some tires are stiffer then others, so being able to dial it in is just great in my opinion.
The best setup for springs is the Ground Control setup. They are a coilover conversion up front and adjustable perches in rear. You get infinate ride height adjustment. I have them on the front and am glad I do. I can tweak it until the ride height is just right. You also get to choose whatever spring rate you want. No guessing about a 1" drop and so forth. The front kit runs $225 and the rear kit runs $200.
With adjustable springs and shocks you can really get your car feeling and looking the way you want it to. It's a great way to go if you can afford it.
10-17-2005, 06:39 AM
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Really, if you don't plan on some serious racing, then you should really consider an OEM style replacement shock plus a good coil-over sleeve, and as a reminder, make sure you have the appropriate shock valving with whatever spring rate you choose.
Any aluminium bodied motorsport coil-over that would be suggested anywhere in this forum will most likely be overkill for what you desire, plus cost at least 3 to 5 times more than what you intend to spend.
Any aluminium bodied motorsport coil-over that would be suggested anywhere in this forum will most likely be overkill for what you desire, plus cost at least 3 to 5 times more than what you intend to spend.
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10-17-2005, 01:34 PM
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While adjustable, the Hal's are just not good dampers. Being adjustable doesn't mean squat if the consistency and proper adjustments aren't made. Stiffer and softer doesn't equal better and worse handling on it's own.
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