At last, I have place my order for new shocks. 208XXX Miles should be enough I would think. I have been researching as much as I can, and here is my post:

I have read many times that one of the best setups around for any average "racer" is to use GroundControl coilovers with my Konis. I have also read that adjusting them properly, balancing, weighting needs to be done. This sounds like I would have to take my car into the shop for some computer diagnostics. I also dont know how much I would actually be adjusting my ride hight, because A) I'm going to college sooooon. I dont even think I would have time or $$ to get it adjusted properly B) My car is in no way ready for any racing. She needs some engine work. Besides that, if I'm putting all this money into my car, I'm going to try to not beat on it that much.

I have also read that H&R, Neuspeed, Eibach springs are sometimes unsatisfying. I recall the word "bouncy" coming up alot. But hey, no hassle suspension right?

What it really boils down to here is that I am SUPER SUPER torn between these coilovers and just plain ol' springs. I definetly have saved enough money so far to do springs or the GC's. I just don't know if I want to put up with all the super-acurate adjustment required with the coilovers.

I also thought I had an account here before, but have since forgotten my username/password. First post is for new ****....coooooool

I dig quality input. If these coilovers arent that hard to adjust if your tech-savy, like myself, please tell me.

I am looking for the best, most comfortable, longest lasting setup possible for my 1993 2dr Ex Coupe.
The Koni Lifetime warranty was to good to pass up.

Thank you, all replys welcome!

-Ben

 

Although corner weighting and so on can be valuable, honestly you can set your street ride heights with a simplye pocket tape measure and be pretty close. I have one of those tiny little jkey chain sized yo-yo tape measures that I keep just for making adjustments. Assemble your parts properly and make sure you have enough bump rubbers present to reduce or eliminate shock bottoming. Then set your ride heights taking any repeatable measurement that you can. I use the bottom of the spring/top of the lower perch down to the bottom othe the sleeve on the shock. Make your fronts match each otehr and your rears match each other. Set it at a reasonable height so you have some travel and an acceptable amount fo camber. Once you have messed with your height a bit to find the height and camber mix you want, then have someone align the front and rear toe on the car. Corner weighting is not mandatory, setting the toe after you have achieved your selected heights it.