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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 01:35 AM
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Default Found out some good news for some of you!

American Muscle is FINALLY carrying KONI SHOCKS/STRUTS!!!!!

Hopefully we will see some Koni Yellows added soon! 'Bout damn time!
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 01:44 AM
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They've been on there since the beginning of the month if Im correct. It'll be good for the future if I plan on lowering my car.
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 02:05 AM
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Either way, I figured some of you would like to know. I already have Koni Sports installed and I love them. Just glad AM finally wised up.
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 02:08 AM
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What's the difference between all these Konis? Is it just its adjustability?
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 02:27 AM
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Pretty much. The SRTs are basically Koni Sports on full soft. I highly recommend them!
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Yea I got mine from sam strano bc he's always having a sale on them. Brenspeed suppose to start carrying them also but they are not on the website yet

I have liked mine more and more since I installed them. Love the adjustability for track days and DD
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:05 AM
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Hmm, still cheaper at other websites even after the discount.
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Bmr4life
Hmm, still cheaper at other websites even after the discount.
AM price matches as well, but then you wont be able to use your discount.
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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why do yall lower your cars? just askin? i went from a 6in lifted z71 silverado to the mustang i have now, and it was a HUGE difference in height wise haha, so i dont plan on lowering anything
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Hstanfield
why do yall lower your cars? just askin? i went from a 6in lifted z71 silverado to the mustang i have now, and it was a HUGE difference in height wise haha, so i dont plan on lowering anything
There are several, but most are a matter of personal preference...

If you race at all, then lowering it will help bring the center of gravity down allowing a more stable ride in the turns... But this is dependant on other supporting suspension mods that work in conjunction with lowering springs...

Better Springs can help with the transfer of weight when accelerating from a stop.

Aesthetics. Just like some people like to "donk" their rides, lowering looks better to some. It is sometimes a method to close the gap between the tire and the fender to eliminate that "4x4" look.

I think if you are happy with your ride, then keep it the way it is. Be advised that over time, you will need to replace worn out suspension parts, like struts and springs because they do wear and can affect things like your braking distance and safety. If your suspension is worn out, then it can cause instability when having to react quickly to something like road debris if you try to avoid it. Many believe that if you are having to replace the worn out stock parts, might as well upgrade...

The suspension is often one of the most overlooked components to modding a car because most is never seen from the outside. We are just vain as a species... myself included...

Hope this helps.
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