Coil Overs On Driver

[Vegas69]

Originally Posted by coolwelder62

As a guy who has used QA1'a,Strange,Afco,And ridetech.The ride tech's are far better ride qualtiy than any of the other's I have used.You will be much happier w/ the ride tech's in ride qualtiy,Build qualtiy,Customer service.The ride tech's also come w/mounting spacer's,which is a real nice option.

How big is that check every month?

[narlee]

I have done some more checking and it looks like the some rear coil springs aren't progressive so I would think if I had the correct spring on the coilover it would be the same effect. Maybe not as good as a progressive coil or leaf spring for adjusting for weight but fine for 4 people in the car. I don't hang with fat chicks so should be good to go. Am I missing anything?

[jamesinark]

I have looked around on here and a couple of other sites and they seem to be the best all around buy for the money and they are very well liked by everyone who has changed to them from another brand.You guys think the single adjustable will be able to provide me with enough adjustment for fairly hard street use and occasional track use?As far as progressive rate c/o springs I have ran across them in my Southwest Speed catalog and am under the impression that they can manufacture them with different rates available.You can see if they are still available at www.southwestspeed.com.Can't hurt to check.I may see about them myself for converting my wifes car ('02 Trans Am) to full coilover shocks.

[Bryce]

My DD 2000 durango will have ridetech coilovers on it in the next few years, I need to save up first.

My DD 95 mustang has coilovers in the front and adjsutable spring perches in the back. I love the way I was able dial in the ride height.

[ssick chevelle]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

In all my years - I've never heard a single complaint about coil overs. They're a marvelously simple shock and spring... I would however - stay away from QA 1's --- Strange makes a far superior unit. Amazing really how much my Nomads ride improved when I changed over to Strange from QA 1's.

Hey i have a 56 being reassembled now with a c4 front and rear suspension
I went with the promastar single adjustable. my car happens to be being buil solely for a daily driver. can you please go more into depth on your strange vs qai experience. Please and thank ya

[GregWeld]

I don't really know anything about shocks etc.... so I can't possibly tell you why one rode so much better than the other -- but the very first drive with the Strange on was OMG noticeably better. Smoother... yet subtly firmer but without any harshness. Think - Euro high end ride.

I got mine from my buddies at Art Morrison's --- and they know their stuff -- and if they're good enough for them to use on their chassis.... I'm going along with that.

[rogergrubb]

Greg, were your QA's and Strange shocks apples to apples? Both double adjustable/single adj./non-adjustable?

I'm shopping right now for the best coilover for my '65 Chevelle and I absolutely loved my Koni Sports single adjustable coilovers on my V8 914.
Nitrogen charged shocks have always felt better to me on the street with a nice firm rebound dialed in.

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I don't really know anything about shocks etc.... so I can't possibly tell you why one rode so much better than the other -- but the very first drive with the Strange on was OMG noticeably better. Smoother... yet subtly firmer but without any harshness. Think - Euro high end ride.

I got mine from my buddies at Art Morrison's --- and they know their stuff -- and if they're good enough for them to use on their chassis.... I'm going along with that.

[marolf101x]

Roger,

If you like monotube nitrogen charged shocks and lots of rebound let me know and I'll send you a dyno graph. (or you can search on here and Pro-Touring, we've posted quite a few).
We are so confident in our products we are the only shock supplier offering a 100,000,001 mile warranty.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by rogergrubb

Greg, were your QA's and Strange shocks apples to apples? Both double adjustable/single adj./non-adjustable?

I'm shopping right now for the best coilover for my '65 Chevelle and I absolutely loved my Koni Sports single adjustable coilovers on my V8 914.
Nitrogen charged shocks have always felt better to me on the street with a nice firm rebound dialed in.

Roger --- Both sets are single adjustable.


BTW --- RideTech wasn't in the damper business back when I swapped out or I certainly would have considered their products.

[rogergrubb]

Sure, love to see it. Thank you.
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Originally Posted by marolf101x

Roger,

If you like monotube nitrogen charged shocks and lots of rebound let me know and I'll send you a dyno graph. (or you can search on here and Pro-Touring, we've posted quite a few).
We are so confident in our products we are the only shock supplier offering a 100,000,001 mile warranty.