QA1 shocks
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Drifting
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From: Mickleton NJ
QA1 shocks
Will these shocks give a better ride on the C4. When I go over big bumps I have to check the fillings in my teeth. I have Monroe sensitracs on now , better , but not good. Thanks in advance, Jim.
Safety Car
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From: St Marys GA
Shocks won't really change the ride quality; that's the spring's job. That being said, 87's had some pretty stiff springs. Unfortunately, you can't simply switch to later-C4 springs as they changed design in 88, but you could get softer springs from VB&P or some such place.
I do have QA1s and love them, but they won't really help with a harsh ride.
I do have QA1s and love them, but they won't really help with a harsh ride.
Drifting
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From: East TN
I tried springs from VB&P and it is actually worse as far as getting a harsh ride. I told them the kind of ride and handling I wanted, got the springs they recommended along with Koni adjustable shocks. I think the only way around the harsh ride may be coil overs, I'll try this route sometime, now the car is painful to drive.
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St. Jude Donor '05
I tried springs from VB&P and it is actually worse as far as getting a harsh ride. I told them the kind of ride and handling I wanted, got the springs they recommended along with Koni adjustable shocks. I think the only way around the harsh ride may be coil overs, I'll try this route sometime, now the car is painful to drive.
QA1 shocks are, IMHO, terrible. I had a set on my C5 and they blew out THREE TIMES in a year. Additionally, ride control was terrible compared to my Koni's- I'm surprised you're having trouble with them.
If you decide to sell the springs, let me know...
Drifting
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From: East TN
What do you have your Koni's set at? What springs?
QA1 shocks are, IMHO, terrible. I had a set on my C5 and they blew out THREE TIMES in a year. Additionally, ride control was terrible compared to my Koni's- I'm surprised you're having trouble with them.
If you decide to sell the springs, let me know...
QA1 shocks are, IMHO, terrible. I had a set on my C5 and they blew out THREE TIMES in a year. Additionally, ride control was terrible compared to my Koni's- I'm surprised you're having trouble with them.
If you decide to sell the springs, let me know...
