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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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Default Re: Thinking coilovers

Hi Les,

I've been following your exploits for a while, quite inspirational. If you are going coils overs just be prepared for a much (did I say MUCH?) harsher ride. I have had coil overs in the past on other cars and while they "can" exponentially improve handling performance; that performance usually comes at the cost of "normal" drivability on the street.

I say "can" because you still have to set the car up correctly for how and where you are driving. Maybe your best bet is to talk to Jane Bridges since she just did coil overs on her race SRT 6 and has the stock SRT 6 for direct comparison. I know in her recent posts she does mention the on road drivability.

My current Roadster is lowered with HR springs and Konis. Excellent handling and is very drivable on these Midwest roads; but then again I am not racing on the track. Best part is there is no cutting (except for holes for the rear shock adjustment ***** on the wheel well interior covers). I cut a vehicle once to do suspension mods and was very sorry that I did and will never do it again.

What ever you do TAKE Pictures! We can never see too many mods, especially racing mods or of the paradise that you live in (I got 3 more frigging inches of snow last night). Stay safe...


Respectfully,


Paul (MisterTaz)
 
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