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Shocks and struts-Suspension Setup.....

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Old 04-07-2006, 07:12 PM
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Default Shocks and struts-Suspension Setup.....

I'm interested to know what you street (or very little strip) guys are running? Also, what springs are you using? I'm most likely going w/ H&R super sports and either Tokico Illuminas (or the Blue ones) or KYB AGX. Any experience w/ these on a street/daily driver setup would be great....or other combos your using and why you like them. Thanks!!
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Old 04-07-2006, 08:08 PM
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Default RE: Shocks and struts-Suspension Setup.....

Never used either, but have heard pretty good things about KYB's, because these are adjustable... This is especially cool if you occasionally take it to the strip... you can set them on "chill" and drive to work every day, then when you hit the track, set it to "drag".

Also, if you are planning on really getting into frequent drag racing, but also heavy street duty, you might consider the Strange ext. adjustables. I hear they are the best average price shocks/struts for drag racing, but again, can be set to a more street-friendly setting if desired.... These front struts are less prone to breaking if your car really has the go power to lift the front end.... having street struts, and slamming the car down when nailing second is not a good thing
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Old 04-07-2006, 10:02 PM
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It'll be my daily w/ very little track time, and I won't be lifting the front wheels. Not w/ this motor, anyway.
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Old 04-07-2006, 10:13 PM
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i hear good things about the strange s/s. id do them or tokico. i have eibachs and d-specs. love being able to adjust em!
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Old 04-08-2006, 01:14 AM
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C'mon, you guys are killing me. I know some of you have daily's w/ aftermarket shocks/struts...What are ya'll running?
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Old 04-08-2006, 01:41 AM
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Default RE: Shocks and struts-Suspension Setup.....

so far energy suspension front sway bar bushings and end links. lol sry thats all i have for now. more to come.
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Old 04-08-2006, 02:40 PM
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PRO50SC, what suspension are you running?
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Default RE: Shocks and struts-Suspension Setup.....

i have kyb agx 8 position adjustible shocks, lakewood traction bars, ford racing upper control arms, the energy suspension master urithane kit. kyb agx 8 position adjustible struts, upr caster camber plates and dropzone lowering springs.
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Strong, do you like them on the street or would you have gone w/ something else? What setting do you normally keep them on? Thanks for your reply!!
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