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Old 04-20-2010, 10:00 PM
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what type of shocks are the best for for our cars, i have a new set that came with the suspension kit and i would like something to improve the ride quality...
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I use Koni adjustables front and rear
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I use Edelbrocks. Then there are Bilsteins. Konis are well proven too. Can't go wrong with any of them. KYB will just make it harsher. My experience anyway.
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Original style classic red Konis. Install them on the soft setting for nice ride and well-controlled handling. They used to say take 'em off every 20,000 miles and tighten one click to compensate for wear (6 adjustments = 120,000 miles) but I've seen 'em go 200,000 if you stay off the track and drive sanely.
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I run the QA1 12 way adjustable on the rear. Easy to adjust by the turn of a ****. No jacking or removing of anything to adjust them.
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Bilsteins.
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Originally Posted by Kensmith
I run the QA1 12 way adjustable on the rear. Easy to adjust by the turn of a ****. No jacking or removing of anything to adjust them.
I concur.................all four.
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Originally Posted by Kensmith
I run the QA1 12 way adjustable on the rear. Easy to adjust by the turn of a ****. No jacking or removing of anything to adjust them.
......i really like my qa1's.....

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