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Old Jun 4, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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Default Street/strip shock choices?

What's my best bet for street/strip (mostly street) shocks all the way around. Overall, I'm more interested in the drag aspect of the whole thing.

I'm considering the Lakewood 70/30 for the front or the Strange 10 ways. If I go with the Lakewood 70/30, will I still be able to do some decent cornering or will it become a pig?

As for the rear I believe 50/50 is the way to go but how much will the rear shocks affect cornering?
Thanks in advance.
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 04:52 PM
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Default RE: Street/strip shock choices?

I was told that lakewood 90/10's were bad for the street.
I didnt realize how worn out the old struts were, till I put them in.

with the 90/10s in the front and the 50/50's in rear the car is not too unstable, just dont try to do any corners doing 100 or something stupid.

the only difference I see is the ride is just a little bumpier.
I am happy with my 90/10's.

I also have a strut tower brace, so that might be what is helping my handling.
I dont notice any extra body roll, if any it is decreased.
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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Default RE: Street/strip shock choices?

i have 90/10s. stiff as a ****. if i push my absolute hardest on the front end, it barely moves an inch! havent driven it yet, so cant tell u about handling
Old Jun 6, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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Default RE: Street/strip shock choices?

just get the strange struts, they are very affordable and well worth it
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