Strut/shock or coilover question
I know there are similar questions somewhere but I will ask anyway. I currently have about 70k on stock struts and shocks with H&R's and I think the fronts are going bad. Its my DD and I just wanted some opinions as which might be a better fit, coilovers or the yellow Koni's? Found both for close to the same $$ so that's not an issue. Thanks.
H&R lowering springs, ACE Alloy V12 wheels, LS2 valve covers, Roto Fab CAI, Roto Fab radiator cover, heater hose relocation, Sport Steering wheel.
When I was looking at shocks and such, I took a long hard look at my driving style for 90% of the time I'm in the car and ease of install. After a lot of thinking I just went with the FE3s and SuperPro poly strut bushings. I realized that 1) as much as I'd like to I'll probly never compete in autocross and 2) the few times I drive in a "sporty" manner aren't common enough.
Pretty sure most of us wouldn't be able to tell the difference, in some spirited driving, between the 'decent' upgrade and the 'uber'. Just my .02 though, YMMV.
-Bob
2009 MSM G8 GT - Christine
Go:MJD Performance Tune, Kook's LTs 1 7/8", Chrome TVS2300, Little Lunati cam, etc, etc, etc...
Warm start/idle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCwZxC-2_1o
620 - RWHP
563 - RWTQ
I don't do the autocross or anything so I would like to retain some ride comfort. I have been told by a few that the Koni's are a hard/harsh ride and to go with the BC's.
H&R lowering springs, ACE Alloy V12 wheels, LS2 valve covers, Roto Fab CAI, Roto Fab radiator cover, heater hose relocation, Sport Steering wheel.
I did the FE3's and Eibach lowering springs and it rides GRRRR8 and looks much better also
2009 Panther Black Metallic "The Black Rat"
Current Modifications: Front end, Roof Pillars & Front top of roof has Clear Shield, Holden V8 6.0 Badges, Holden V Trunk Badge from Crazy Paul, UPR Catch Can, Corsa Exhaust & Roto Fab CAI. Spare Tire and Jack and Tinted Window's, hood scoops gutted, Poor Mans Heater Hose modification (holding up the hoses with zip ties), Painted the front dart to Panther Black.
Patrick Guerra's Tune July 12, 2010: 345 HP, 355 Torque on 87 Octane
Patrick's & Kurt's install of Kooks Long tubes 1 7/8" w/Corsa Connection Pipes
11-3-10: 362 rwhp, 372 Torque and updated engine and transmission tune.
New Engine as of 10- 5, 2011. Patrick & Kurt's tune and dyno 10-19 2011:363 rwhp, 365 Torque 93 octane.
Sounds so GRRRR8 BECAUSE RACE CAR
7-1-14 Brembo Front Brake upgrade & Bohnam Front Splitter installedCurt here
I did the FE3's and Eibach lowering springs and it rides GRRRR8 and looks much better also
2009 Panther Black Metallic "The Black Rat"
Current Modifications: Front end, Roof Pillars & Front top of roof has Clear Shield, Holden V8 6.0 Badges, Holden V Trunk Badge from Crazy Paul, UPR Catch Can, Corsa Exhaust & Roto Fab CAI. Spare Tire and Jack and Tinted Window's, hood scoops gutted, Poor Mans Heater Hose modification (holding up the hoses with zip ties), Painted the front dart to Panther Black.
Patrick Guerra's Tune July 12, 2010: 345 HP, 355 Torque on 87 Octane
Patrick's & Kurt's install of Kooks Long tubes 1 7/8" w/Corsa Connection Pipes
11-3-10: 362 rwhp, 372 Torque and updated engine and transmission tune.
New Engine as of 10- 5, 2011. Patrick & Kurt's tune and dyno 10-19 2011:363 rwhp, 365 Torque 93 octane.
Sounds so GRRRR8 BECAUSE RACE CAR
7-1-14 Brembo Front Brake upgrade & Bohnam Front Splitter installed
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