Adjustable Shocks
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Racer
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From: Parrish FL
Adjustable Shocks
Was thinking about changing the shocks. A friend said the Bilstein Z52 shocks with the stock springs works real well. But I like the idea of adjustable shocks I can change from cruising to road racing. I like the idea of the electronic ones I don't have but that's too costly to add, but what about the Koni Adjustable ones. I found them for $528 shipped so far.
Thanks
jim
Thanks
jim
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Re: Adjustable Shocks (jstkrsn)
Koni are a great shock, but in order to adjust the rears on the car you'll need to drill a hole in the frame from the inside of the car.
I went with the HAL QA1's, been working great.
I went with the HAL QA1's, been working great.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Re: Adjustable Shocks (jstkrsn)
Jim,
I had just put the new KONI Sports (adjustable) on my C4 before Saturday's SCMR13. You and I talked briefly about them at lunch, but I didn't fully appreciate them until the after-lunch drive was over.
I love 'em.
If you decide to get them, IM me and I'll tell you where I ended up with the settings...maybe I can save you pulling the rears off for adjustments.
By the way, you didn't seem to have any problem keeping up with me with your old shocks!!
Larry
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I had just put the new KONI Sports (adjustable) on my C4 before Saturday's SCMR13. You and I talked briefly about them at lunch, but I didn't fully appreciate them until the after-lunch drive was over.
I love 'em.
If you decide to get them, IM me and I'll tell you where I ended up with the settings...maybe I can save you pulling the rears off for adjustments.
By the way, you didn't seem to have any problem keeping up with me with your old shocks!!
Larry
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From: Parrish FL
Re: Adjustable Shocks (rocco16)
It was good meeting you Saturday. Changing the shocks isn't really on my list of things to do immediately. I think about it every time I go on one of the mountain cruises. But I like the idea of being able to adjust them to the type of driving I would be doing at the time. I'm sure I'll be seeing you again at a future function and we can discuss it more.
Thanks again.
Jim
Thanks again.
Jim
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Re: Adjustable Shocks (BAM92)
QA1's are adjustable and have a external dial on the lower side of shocks. 14 settings. You can buy them from Jegs.
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Re: Adjustable Shocks (nonetooclose)
I have had QA1 on two Vettes now. Great shock. Koni's are also great, but do require removal of shock or modifing the frame some in order to adjust them. Think they are probably about equal. If your looking for that last little bit Koni's might work better for you simply because more guys at the national level run them so will know what settings to use, and if you want custom valving I think more places will be farmiliar with Koni's then the QA1s.
Also I believe its only 12 settings, not 14. At least mine were not 14.
If you happen to get them, I find 4 all around is a nice setup for street driving.
I ran 8 in front, 5 in rear last autocross. I find being a little soft in the rear works out nicely for controlling oversteer.
Also I believe its only 12 settings, not 14. At least mine were not 14.
If you happen to get them, I find 4 all around is a nice setup for street driving.
I ran 8 in front, 5 in rear last autocross. I find being a little soft in the rear works out nicely for controlling oversteer.
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Re: Adjustable Shocks (rsafier)
I have had QA1 on two Vettes now. Great shock. Koni's are also great, but do require removal of shock or modifing the frame some in order to adjust them. Think they are probably about equal. If your looking for that last little bit Koni's might work better for you simply because more guys at the national level run them so will know what settings to use, and if you want custom valving I think more places will be farmiliar with Koni's then the QA1s.
Also I believe its only 12 settings, not 14. At least mine were not 14.
If you happen to get them, I find 4 all around is a nice setup for street driving.
I ran 8 in front, 5 in rear last autocross. I find being a little soft in the rear works out nicely for controlling oversteer.
Also I believe its only 12 settings, not 14. At least mine were not 14.
If you happen to get them, I find 4 all around is a nice setup for street driving.
I ran 8 in front, 5 in rear last autocross. I find being a little soft in the rear works out nicely for controlling oversteer.
Thanks
Richard
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From: Parrish FL
Re: Adjustable Shocks (rsafier)
I looked into the QA1's and they sound like the way to go. Found them for $556 at NAAKE. They have 12 settings as you said. Thanks for your info.
Jim
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Jim
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Re: Adjustable Shocks (jstkrsn)
I actually run QA1's on my car.
Love'em! :thumbs:
I autocross, drag race, road race, and run them on the street.
The adjustability is great. Don't even have to pull a tire, just reach underneath.
Love'em! :thumbs:
I autocross, drag race, road race, and run them on the street.
The adjustability is great. Don't even have to pull a tire, just reach underneath.
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From: Houston Texas
Re: Adjustable Shocks (BrianCunningham)
Sorry, I meant 12 settings. These shocks seem to be the best of all worlds. You can have a nice cooshy ride then change them, quite easily, for auto crossing or even drag racing. I will probably go with these before end of year.