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Old 02-10-2007, 05:12 PM
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what is a good shock setting for street driving. i want 90/10 for the strip but i only see the adjustables that go from 90-10 80-20 and 60-40s would 60-40,s be ok for street driving. i occasionally drive on the highway 3 hours to get to my lake house. would these be ok? whats a good setting for the rears?
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Old 02-10-2007, 05:34 PM
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i want to also use eibach drag springs with the airbag. my biggest concern is that this set up will be streetable. i dont drive the car to much mostly just to work and around town. but like i said i do take trips to upstate new york that would be 3 hours on the highway. also how do you adjust the shocks?
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Old 02-10-2007, 05:44 PM
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drag shocks usually arent adjustable.

strange and kyb offer adjustable shocks that can be suited for ur driving needs.

the kyb's shocks use an external valve **** while the struts use a valve that is adjusted with a screw driver at the top
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Old 02-10-2007, 11:43 PM
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Koni's would also be an alternative.
They have been in business in the U.S.A. for 50+ years and are not only adjustable, they are rebuildable.......
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Old 02-11-2007, 02:14 AM
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get strange struts...

its what im going to get. i emailed them asking about the adjustment

they told me they dont go by numbers like 80/20 or 90/10, but that they adjusted from looser then 90/10s to almost compleetly locked down... they have 10 settings...

i wanna get the same springs as you and am in the same boat, its a DD that sees highway everyday, and track every weekend... im sold on the strange 10 ways... i suggest you look into them.
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