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Old 08-23-2008 | 02:39 PM
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Adjustable Coilovers

Anybody running adjustable or double adjustable coilovers in the rear?
Old 08-23-2008 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Adjustable Coilovers

I put a set in last winter and just today had a chance to see how they work, I made two passes this afternoon on the 7 setting of the single QA1`s and it chattered the tires and slipped and slided thru the first 300 ft. Dropped the shocks down to 5 and just like that- dead straight dead hooks the rest of the afternoon, I`m using 12 130 pound springs on them too.
Old 08-23-2008 | 09:02 PM
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Re: Adjustable Coilovers

Comp Engineering 12 way singles here. QA1 12" springs rated at 110 pounds. Still playing with the settings. Have tried 1-3 so far on a very slick track. May stiffen them up next time.
Old 08-24-2008 | 10:07 AM
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Re: Adjustable Coilovers

What are the part #'s, I just started looking for them & cant seem to find them. I guess I could all Jegs
Old 08-24-2008 | 10:25 AM
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Re: Adjustable Coilovers

This is the coilover shock that I use. $215 each

http://www.jegs.com/i/Competition%20.../2770/10002/-1

You need to get the front and rear weight of the car before you can select a spring. You'll also need shock mounts. These are not direct replacements for the factory shocks.
Old 08-24-2008 | 02:01 PM
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Re: Adjustable Coilovers

Cool. I'll weigh the car on my dyno. Thanks
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