Shocking Advice
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Le Mans Master
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Shocking Advice
I have KYBGR2s on my 71 Vert and I'm not quite satisfied with my ride quality. Tech at KYB provided the compression and rebound specs below. Can someone help me interpret what these mean in layman's terms? Any help appreciated.
343127
.1m/s .3m/s .6m/s
55/20 140/45 235/70
343128
.1m/s .3m/s .6m/s
55/20 140/45 235/70
343127
.1m/s .3m/s .6m/s
55/20 140/45 235/70
343128
.1m/s .3m/s .6m/s
55/20 140/45 235/70
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The specs mean the following:
At a movement rate of 0.1 m/s (4"/second) you need a force of 55 in compression (pushing the shock together) and 20 in rebound (pulling apart). Don't know if the number is kilograms or lbs.
At a movement rate of 0.1 m/s (4"/second) you need a force of 55 in compression (pushing the shock together) and 20 in rebound (pulling apart). Don't know if the number is kilograms or lbs.
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From: Dayton Oh
Originally Posted by flynhi
Would these rates be considered soft, mild or stiff?
Burning Brakes
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Just put on a set of Bilstein "Sports"----WOW like them alot--not overly stiff ride but noticeably firmer and better handling than the AC Delco's and stiffer than the KYB's I had. I thought long about the regular Bilsteins but talked with the VBP people and after talking with them awhile they convinced me to go with the Sports. 
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Originally Posted by 1970 Dave
Just put on a set of Bilstein "Sports"----WOW like them alot--not overly stiff ride but noticeably firmer and better handling than the AC Delco's and stiffer than the KYB's I had. I thought long about the regular Bilsteins but talked with the VBP people and after talking with them awhile they convinced me to go with the Sports.
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
SEMPER FI--1970 Dave
I had those on my 78 Pace with the 330 rear spring and the 550 front coils. Best combo and I ran GR2 in front with the regular KYB in back. Huge diff in handling and ride.
