GC Coilovers - Shock Advice
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GC Coilovers - Shock Advice
This last weekend, I installed a set of GC coilovers on a set of KYB AGX's.
Config:
2000 Civic EX Sedan
Si Rims w/ 195/50R15 Bridgestone S-03's mounted
GC Rates: 300 lb/in F, 275 lb/in R
Corner weighing was a fascinating exercise. However I have found that the slow compression stroke on the KYB's is underdamped for these spring rates. (The bump, or fast compression rate, which is what seems to be adjustable on the AGX's can be set much higher than optimal - with the result of nauseating transfer of energy to lower frequencies from bumps).
My question is what do I need to do to get the ride and slow compression/rebound damping where it needs to be? Will stock Koni Yellows give me adequate slow compression damping to smooth the ride and smooth the autocross transitions or do I truly need to look at something more elaborate?
Looking forward to your responses.
Config:
2000 Civic EX Sedan
Si Rims w/ 195/50R15 Bridgestone S-03's mounted
GC Rates: 300 lb/in F, 275 lb/in R
Corner weighing was a fascinating exercise. However I have found that the slow compression stroke on the KYB's is underdamped for these spring rates. (The bump, or fast compression rate, which is what seems to be adjustable on the AGX's can be set much higher than optimal - with the result of nauseating transfer of energy to lower frequencies from bumps).
My question is what do I need to do to get the ride and slow compression/rebound damping where it needs to be? Will stock Koni Yellows give me adequate slow compression damping to smooth the ride and smooth the autocross transitions or do I truly need to look at something more elaborate?
Looking forward to your responses.
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