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Old 06-05-2013, 02:25 PM
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I want to improve the ride quality of my GT. It's just stiff for me when going over bumps and cracks on the road, and, of course, the non-independent rear does not help. I am considering the Koni Sport and I like to get a feedback from anyone who has experience with the Konis. Thanks.
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Do you have stock springs? if you have stock springs i dont see how anyone could think its too stiff,, imo its wayyyy too soft. I dont think dampers could will make it feel softer if you keep the same springs.. if anything it will feel stiffer due to more damping. Getting koni's will increase the quality of damping though.. it will feel alot more controlled, but not "softer" over bumps etc..

I have koni sports and steeda sports

What are your rims and tire setup? you could try lowering your tire air pressure to like 30 psi mabe 28 at very lowest, that will soak up some cracks..

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We can definitely put a package together for you to improve your ride quality.

What is your budget and do you track the car at all? We would want to know future plans so we can create a package that is right for you.

Let me know your thoughts ... you can reach me at tim@steeda.com.

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Originally Posted by Andy13186
Do you have stock springs? if you have stock springs i dont see how anyone could think its too stiff,, imo its wayyyy too soft. I dont think dampers could will make it feel softer if you keep the same springs.. if anything it will feel stiffer due to more damping. Getting koni's will increase the quality of damping though.. it will feel alot more controlled, but not "softer" over bumps etc..

I have koni sports and steeda sports

What are your rims and tire setup? you could try lowering your tire air pressure to like 30 psi mabe 28 at very lowest, that will soak up some cracks..
I have stock wheels and springs. How do you like your Konis? I am thinking of getting the Konis and set them at "soft". Will this improve the ride quality? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by tj@steeda
We can definitely put a package together for you to improve your ride quality.

What is your budget and do you track the car at all? We would want to know future plans so we can create a package that is right for you.

Let me know your thoughts ... you can reach me at tim@steeda.com.

Best Regards,

TJ
Thanks Tim. I have emailed to you.
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