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Old 08-04-2004, 08:03 AM
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Default Spring/Shock Recommendations

I have been doing a bit of research on my suspension set-up and was wondering what you guys with similar set-ups are running. Sofar my list looks like this:

GC coil overs
1000# rears 500-600# fronts
Tokico Illumina adj shocks

This will be in a 96 ek hatch weighing 2300 with driver with an H23a motor in the 550-600whp range. I am pretty sure I am going to run a 13x24.5 slick with stage 3 gator axles. I am hoping to run in the 10.2-10.6 second range.

Constructive criticism, opinions, and experiences are welcomed
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Default Re: Spring/Shock Recommendations (jerseykid609)

better get some real size tires. 24.5x9x13's will never hook with that much power.
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Default Re: Spring/Shock Recommendations (speedworks)

I'll also be running the regular strut bars and a custom traction bar I am fabbing up. Yes I know the proper way to design them

So you recommend running a slick that is 15x26? I thought a 13" 24.5 would virtually have the same sidewall size as a 15x26? You guys have a little more experience than me, so I'll probably listen to you guys.
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Default Re: Spring/Shock Recommendations (PrecisionH23a)

24.5x9x13 will not hold that power IMO.

I think the M&H 25x8.7x13 will work out for you
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Default Re: Spring/Shock Recommendations (PrecisionH23a)

stay away from a single adjustable strut/gc combo if you really want control over your suspension. I highly recommend looking into a set of Strange double adjustable coilovers. Kens kustom chassis sells them for like $625 a pair or something like that including springs. You really must have control over your suspension in rebound/bump if you want low 60ft times. Its even more criticle when you dont have wheelie bars. Also for a car w/o wheelie bars look into stap limiting the front suspention.
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Default Re: Spring/Shock Recommendations (88CRXHybrid)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 88CRXHybrid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Also for a car w/o wheelie bars look into stap limiting the front suspention.</TD></TR></TABLE>

even tho you have the straps you would still sugest using a shok with rebound/bump adjustment?

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ModenaTwinTurbo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

even tho you have the straps you would still sugest using a shok with rebound/bump adjustment?

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yes, this suspension lets you run a softer spring rate in the rear and control the rebound of the suspension. this type of suspension will take some knowledge on how to tune it correctly , but once setup right it will **** on any single dampening strut with 900lbs. spring setup.. just my $.02
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I knew I could count on you guys I spoke with Ken and he was very helpful about talking to me reguarding the double adjustable shocks.

I'll have these babies in about 2 weeks with 850$ rears and 600# fronts hypercoil springs.

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Default Re: Spring/Shock Recommendations (PrecisionH23a)

Any feedback on 850# rears?

Apparently 1000# rears are going to be custom and cost out the ***.
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Default Re: Spring/Shock Recommendations (PrecisionH23a)

like i stated earlier in the thread you dont need to run such a stiff spring in the rear because of te control that the shock offers.

but if you insist on not listening to me because i dont know jack **** you can get the springs from eibach directly for around $200-$250.....Miller
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