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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 08:38 AM
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Question Rear Shocks / Coil Overs vs. Non-Coil Overs

Lets discuss the pro's and con's of adjustable rear shocks.

I want to discuss coil overs vs. non-coil overs.

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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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coil overs are smaller and if i'm not mistaken lets u fit a larger tire on a stang.

scott i see u have problems getting your ride fixed..what u using for struts?

i heard the Q&A 1s suck vs the strange..the 1s dont allow the movement and are basicly more for road racing.

well back to stripping my ride..
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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to start...a little less weight, spring rate AND ride height adjust-ability.
also moves the spring back to the rearend and gets it off of the control arm.
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I just want to say

Originally Posted by Suicidal Racing
scott i see u have problems getting your ride fixed..what u using for struts?




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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Suicidal Racing

scott i see u have problems getting your ride fixed..what u using for struts?

Not really having problems per se' when I have only had issues after one trip to the track. The other trips had 60's in the high 1.3's.

I would say I have finally crossed my very simple suspension's line after upping the boost a few more pounds. I guess $30 ( for the pair ) Monroe shocks can no longer take what I am throwing at it. Not entirely a bad problem I suppose.

Been leaning towards the regular three way adjustable Strange shocks. I am not bracket racing so I do not want something that has to much advisability and could really get me screwed up.
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Strange makes great stuff all around..from street stuff to promod stuff. Thumbs up.
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i cant type worth a shit lately..i ment hooked not fixed..
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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So back to this.

Coil overs or non coil overs ?

Which way to go ?
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coil overs.

I don't know why your car is inconstant but the shocks alone aren't the problem.

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Originally Posted by $hawn
coil overs.

I don't know why your car is inconstant but the shocks alone aren't the problem.

im out
You're right, the rest of the suspension is part of the problem as well.


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