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Best damper/shock to pair with H&R progressive springs?

Old May 18, 2003 | 03:13 AM
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Best damper/shock to pair with H&R progressive springs?

Looking to replace my tokico's with something else. Which aftermarket damper do you guys recommend with the H&R Springs? Also, does anyone know the spring rate on these? Thanks.
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Old May 18, 2003 | 03:30 AM
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If you don't want to deal with adjustability, get stock R1 shocks or Bilsteins. If you want adjustability, get some Koni Sports (yellow).
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Old May 19, 2003 | 07:47 AM
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dont get progressive springs...i wasted my money on a set...i wish i didnt!!
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Old May 22, 2003 | 01:51 AM
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theres no real way to find the rate on a progressive spring...
but the H&R stuff is pretty good, Its not race handeling or anything, but it will give you a good ride with good handeling. Any good shock will be fine. cant go wrong with the konis sport shock.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 10:49 AM
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I'm running a set of Koni yellows with H&R springs and so far really like them!!!

STEPHEN
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Old May 22, 2003 | 11:24 AM
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If you're looking to open track your car, the H&R springs will be fine. Depending on your level of driver skill and aggressiveness, decide on what spring rates best suit you. If you're a relative newbie, just use the standard kit spring rate and decide for yourself. Auto-x, do not get progressive springs. The quick transitions and tight turns in auto-x do not suit progressive springs; you're better off with linear springs ... ala Racing Beat and coilovers/coilover kits.

If you're just trying to improve the ride quality of the car, I would suggest going back to stock shocks. But, I've heard that a well-matched, stiffly sprung setup can be just as comfortable ride-wise. Many forum users have praised the JIC FLT-A2's ride quality ... then again, coilovers ain't cheap. I would recommend against the Koni Yellows, if ride quality is your goal. I have them and I think they're a bit rougher than the Tokico's.
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Old May 22, 2003 | 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by SPOautos
I'm running a set of Koni yellows with H&R springs and so far really like them!!!

STEPHEN
Hey, Stephen, could you post a write up on ride quality and handling differences between the H&R/Koni combo and the stock set-up?

Thanks,

Tyler
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