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Old 08-22-2008, 07:56 PM
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ziperhead
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Yes Sam the Koni's made quite a positive difference. I was running a stock spring up front and Roush in the rear at the time. I have since put a Roush spring up front.

Roads are quite ruff this year. PA turnpike and RT 81 for a example. Suspected that the only escape from the sporty ride would be a spring with more travel. . I will live with what I got. I like look and handling more than a smooth ride
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Old 08-27-2008, 08:36 AM
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Hey Zip,

I have a very similar set up to yours (but Vogtland springs), and I found that adjusting the Konis can help a bit with ride quality. For my long drives I dial them way back from my track settings. I go with 1/4 to 1/2 turn to firm in front and full soft in back.

The full soft in back made a HUGE difference in ride quality from 1/2 firm (I tried that setting first and it was not fun on a long-ish trip). Since the Konis are only adjusting the rebound, you'll still feel the bump more, but she's much smoother overall.

Try it out. Hope that helps.

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-j

BTW, the rest of the stuff is transmitting more noise into your cabin (not much to do about that but switch back to softer bushings), but this is just a tolerance thing. I don't mind it, and the radio can do wonders in this department.
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