Shock & Strut descion

89LX convt · 12-09-1999, 06:44 PM

It's a street car and I autox but have been drag racing. Would like to go with easily adjustable shocks front and rear if possible ? Lowering the car for handling gain is ok but its got a clear the 17x9 wheels with 245/45r17 tires which rub slight at low speeds now. So far my pick iS H&R SPORT spings from Max Motorsprts.
Just how much range do you really get with Tokico or Koni adjustables ? Will it really save my butt on road trips and be rock solid on race day. The non adjustable or just monroe formula GP's are cheaper.

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Bolt ons , Frame bracing & Brakes

drudis · 12-10-1999, 10:30 PM

Adjustable shocks/struts are nice, but $$$.
Try getting some in the setting you want/need then "leave it alone" (the adjustability).
As for springs, I recommend the Eibach Street springs rated at 450-580 which are 10% stiffer than stock. I had these.
For more spring you may want to go to someting linear in the 650# rate from like BBK. The HR springs are a godd chice (from what I hear). Save the $$$ for now and get some Monroe GP's. You wont be disappointed.

12-09-1999, 06:44 PM	#1
89LX convt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3	Shock & Strut descion It's a street car and I autox but have been drag racing. Would like to go with easily adjustable shocks front and rear if possible ? Lowering the car for handling gain is ok but its got a clear the 17x9 wheels with 245/45r17 tires which rub slight at low speeds now. So far my pick iS H&R SPORT spings from Max Motorsprts. Just how much range do you really get with Tokico or Koni adjustables ? Will it really save my butt on road trips and be rock solid on race day. The non adjustable or just monroe formula GP's are cheaper. ------------------ Bolt ons , Frame bracing & Brakes

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12-10-1999, 10:30 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Adjustable shocks/struts are nice, but $$$. Try getting some in the setting you want/need then "leave it alone" (the adjustability). As for springs, I recommend the Eibach Street springs rated at 450-580 which are 10% stiffer than stock. I had these. For more spring you may want to go to someting linear in the 650# rate from like BBK. The HR springs are a godd chice (from what I hear). Save the $$$ for now and get some Monroe GP's. You wont be disappointed.