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autoX · 06-26-2001, 02:26 PM

Just a few suggestions from somone who has been down that road before...
1. Adjustable shocks are really a waste of money unless you know how to tune them for best handling. I would guess that 1% of people who buy adjustable shocks and struts actually know how to tune them for best handling. Therefore, unless you are in that one percent, the adjustable dampers are a waste of $$$.
2. Keep in mind that dampers are what determine your ride quality of your car. You can put really stiff springs in a car and still have a great ride if you install some good dampers...

I just installed a set of 750-850 lb progressive rate springs (front) of an '89GT. I really thought the stiffer springs would not ride too well, but the Bilstien's that we did at the same time made the car's ride feel awesome! I really like the Bilstien's now (however, they are non-adjustable).

I have the adjustable Koni Yellow's in my car, and I really think I would probably go with the Bilstein's if I were to do it all over again...

Anyway, good luck!

Oh, the installation is easy if you have a few jackstands and a jack. (Also, you need an impact wrench on the strut. If you don't have access to an air compressor and impact wrench, you may find a service station that is willing to loosen those up for you.) If you really want instruction on how to do the install, just post another questions. There are lots of guys who have done it before...)

Happy wrenching!

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Red '90 GT - My Daily Driver (& weekend warrior) w/ Kenny Brown braces & Springs, Koni Yellows, Caster/Camber Plates, Factory Five Control arms, Poly Bushings, 3.55 gears, Hurst shifter, Dynomax cat-back, Cervini 2 1/2 cowl. Griggs torque-arm, & panhard bar waiting for installation!
My other toys:
Viper Blue '85 GT Convertible - Subframes, Holley Street Avenger Carb, Polished ROH ZR6 wheels so far.
Black '95 VW Jetta VR6 - FOR SALE!!!

06-26-2001, 02:26 PM	#6
autoX Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 113	Just a few suggestions from somone who has been down that road before... 1. Adjustable shocks are really a waste of money unless you know how to tune them for best handling. I would guess that 1% of people who buy adjustable shocks and struts actually know how to tune them for best handling. Therefore, unless you are in that one percent, the adjustable dampers are a waste of $$$. 2. Keep in mind that dampers are what determine your ride quality of your car. You can put really stiff springs in a car and still have a great ride if you install some good dampers... I just installed a set of 750-850 lb progressive rate springs (front) of an '89GT. I really thought the stiffer springs would not ride too well, but the Bilstien's that we did at the same time made the car's ride feel awesome! I really like the Bilstien's now (however, they are non-adjustable). I have the adjustable Koni Yellow's in my car, and I really think I would probably go with the Bilstein's if I were to do it all over again... Anyway, good luck! Oh, the installation is easy if you have a few jackstands and a jack. (Also, you need an impact wrench on the strut. If you don't have access to an air compressor and impact wrench, you may find a service station that is willing to loosen those up for you.) If you really want instruction on how to do the install, just post another questions. There are lots of guys who have done it before...) Happy wrenching! ------------------ Red '90 GT - My Daily Driver (& weekend warrior) w/ Kenny Brown braces & Springs, Koni Yellows, Caster/Camber Plates, Factory Five Control arms, Poly Bushings, 3.55 gears, Hurst shifter, Dynomax cat-back, Cervini 2 1/2 cowl. Griggs torque-arm, & panhard bar waiting for installation! My other toys: Viper Blue '85 GT Convertible - Subframes, Holley Street Avenger Carb, Polished ROH ZR6 wheels so far. Black '95 VW Jetta VR6 - FOR SALE!!!