Are Aftermarket Shocks That Important?
02-11-2003, 01:46 PM
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Ok well i have intrax dropped suspension with some newer stock struts, and my suspension is great as it is, i love it but how much of a difference will it be with aftermasrket shocks like lets say tokico???
is it worth it and a need?
anybody been through this or know???
is it worth it and a need?
anybody been through this or know???
02-11-2003, 02:07 PM
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hey i have the same dilema you have
xcept i have agx`s and i need coil spring, any comments on the intrax ?????
agx are great. lotsa confgiuration possibilites. www.k2rd.com has them for $350 (4 strut)
xcept i have agx`s and i need coil spring, any comments on the intrax ?????
agx are great. lotsa confgiuration possibilites. www.k2rd.com has them for $350 (4 strut)
02-11-2003, 04:49 PM
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I had tokicos....I am not sure if I liked them since I had never felt the stock ones. ONly complaint is that they are very firm on daily drives. You can feel every pebble on the road. I got used to it after a while though.. :bigthumg:
02-11-2003, 07:40 PM
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Shorter springs don't allow the shocks to do their job. Short springs need short stroke shocks.
Too strong of springs will kill the stock shocks. After a while they'll get really bouncy. Springs and shocks need to be balanced. That's one good reason to get adjustable shocks. To compensate for spring rates that vary from brand to brand.
But in the end, if you're happy with what you have then put away that credit card and enjoy your car.
Too strong of springs will kill the stock shocks. After a while they'll get really bouncy. Springs and shocks need to be balanced. That's one good reason to get adjustable shocks. To compensate for spring rates that vary from brand to brand.
But in the end, if you're happy with what you have then put away that credit card and enjoy your car.
02-12-2003, 10:09 AM
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well id say that the intrax springs are really good, my suspension is great with them and extremely stiff for turns at high speeds but then i think i might need shocks
wjhats the best for a daily driver but defenetly for great suspension and street racing
well id say that the intrax springs are really good, my suspension is great with them and extremely stiff for turns at high speeds but then i think i might need shocks
wjhats the best for a daily driver but defenetly for great suspension and street racing