Spring/Shock Combo's

["Lewis, Gary M" <Gary.Lewis@West.Boeing.com>]

Hi List,
> Martin Said
> >I personally think the H&R, Koni setup is the way to go for street
> driving.  
> >The Boge's are not good on a lowered car and really loose it with
> aftermarket 
> >wheels.  Eibachs are a little stiffer off compression.  The H&R's are
> just 
> >about right off compression and stiffen nicely when compressed.  
> >I have driven cars with Koni's, Spax, and Boge's and the koni's feel
> the best. 
> >The spax might be slightly better for extremes but are still rocks
> even on 
> >the lowest setting.
> 
> I was wondering about ride quality and handling.  I like the ride
> quality of the car as it is.  I DON"T like the handling (read: body
> roll) and I wouldn't mind lowering the car an inch maybe.  Perhaps the
> way to go is new (stiffer) sway bars and Strut brace, stock type
> shocks and HR springs.  I definitely don't want a teeth chattering
> driving experience, so I would forgo lowering the car an inch to avoid
> this.
Opinions Appreciated,

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> Gary M. Lewis
> 1986 5000   CS Turbo 5 Speed   195,000 miles 1.8 bar
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