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Old Oct 2, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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I have stock shocks right now, if I get the QA1's would I feel a big diffrence in the ride or is it not worth the money?
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Get Koni SA's and forget what you just mentioned. I am begging you.
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its kinda a thing of what you want to do with the car tho as well
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Is there a big diffrence between the two?
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There is a difference between the two. The difference is you can go to the track and make adjustments by turning a button on each shock for track traction. The condition of the track determines the setting of the shocks. For street driving it is not to bad, you tightened up the shocks for street driving. If you don't go to the track or do road course driving, these shocks are most likely not for you. I have Hals with front drag springs and love them. Cheers.
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If you are looking for handling, Hal and QA1 shocks are REALLY not what you're looking for. They were designed with drag racing in mind. Save your $$ for a better shock.

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why do they get such a bad rap from some people? im debating on shocks as well and thinking about QA1's. is the ride really that bad, do they cause problems or what?
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Ride isn't what I was addressing. Corning performance is very poor, so that's what my comments were based on. Just wanted to clarify.

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So what's the popular choice for autox suspention? Koni SA?
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The shock depends at least to some degree on $$. Koni's, Bilsteins, Race Bilsteins, Race Konis, Penskes, ect.

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Originally Posted by UnbalancedEngineerin
Ride isn't what I was addressing. Corning performance is very poor, so that's what my comments were based on. Just wanted to clarify.

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understand i wasnt commenting towards your comments but to other posts i have read on QA1's. the original post was asking about the ride and was just wondering from anyones experience how it was. i know it cant be as good as konis but is it at least better than stock on street settings?
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As far as what I want them for, I drag a lot and do a lot of roll racing. If that is what they are made for then I will get them. My shocks now are worn out and when I go over a small bump on the road it feels like a big one. will QA1's help that?
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the revalved bilsteins would be a better investment
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the revalved bilsteins would be a better investment
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Originally Posted by import slayer
As far as what I want them for, I drag a lot and do a lot of roll racing. If that is what they are made for then I will get them. My shocks now are worn out and when I go over a small bump on the road it feels like a big one. will QA1's help that?
thats how my car feels
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I drag alot too, and are also wondering about the QA1s? Are they good for shifting the weight to the rear? Anyone that has them!
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how bad are hals for the street? is there a good shock for the street?
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