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Old May 21, 2005 | 03:45 PM
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Coilovers?

Well i have koni yellows and H&R springs. Over the last 5000 miles i have noticed the cars handling feeling like it was getting sloppy. They have about 50,000 miles on them all of the miles are track and canyons.

I was wondering what you guys would suggest going with coilovers or just shocks and springs? I am not worried about price that much. I mostly do canyon runs and afew track days.

ohhh btw its going on a 93 touring
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Old May 21, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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Have you simply adjusted the Konis a hair stiffer? Are any of the Konis blown?

If you have been happy with the handling and ride height aspects of the car until recently, I would look a little more carefully at your setup before spending $1300+ on decent coilovers.

Several of the rear suspension bushings are likely to be toast at that mileage with frequent hard cornering. Do some investigative work before dropping the cash....
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Old May 21, 2005 | 04:35 PM
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yes, what is wrong with the cars handling exactly? does it occur on bumps or just on turn in?
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Old May 21, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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i know that the front right has some problems for sure i was adjusting it stiffer and shock oil leeked out and you can wiggel the top very gently and it will leek.


ohh yeah and i have tryed to make it more firm, and also my back right wheelwell rubs when it didnt use to
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Old May 21, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Eeh, shocks are blown. Konis have a lifetime warranty, hit them up for new ones...
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Old May 21, 2005 | 05:34 PM
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phew, i wasnt looking forward to buying shocks, do you think i shouild replace the springs too,
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Old May 21, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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I don't see a reason too, unless they are actually showing metal fatigue. H&R is very high quality, but it can happen. I guess it's up to you but I doubt there's a problem with them.
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