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Re: yellow Koni's w/ stock springs for a 4kq?
JShadzi@aol.com writes:
> In a message dated 10/15/99 5:42:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> sbigelow@sprint.ca writes:
> <<
> But then the suspension is only moving half as far, giving similar driving
> conditions and vehicle weight.
>
> >>
> ...
> Maybe
> saving money and buying cheap shocks is the real motivation behind this
> argument??
> Javad
The original post from Jeryd asked if it's ok to use Koni yellows with stock
springs. This is actually the reverse scenario of what's being discussed,
in that a stiffer-valved shock is used with stock springs. I think that
it will work fine, except at the expense of a harder ride. The overdamped
characteristic of this combination would probably mean slightly improved
transient response and turn-in, but ultimate body roll in a long sweeper
would probably not be improved much over stock.
I would adjust the Koni to one of the softer settings for use with the
stock springs, just so I don't get the worst of both worlds -- bad ride
quality and hardly improved handling.
-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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