shocks and struts

[Zwolaver21]

I way originally going to get foxbody Tokico 5-ways but then I noticed stangsuspension had the d-specs for our cars cheaper and they have more adjustably. I will not be doing any auto x and will see the strip only a couple of times a month... So what do you guys think 5 ways or d specs? Any other suggestions?

 

[AaRoN]

Adj. are a waste if you're not a regular at the track. IMO

 

[Matt94GT]

yea i never really just mine at all but i do like them if i could go back id just of bought bilistines.

 

[SRT Handz]

I have Tokico 5-ways and love em'!!!! I never adjust the setting...i just keep in on 5 in the front, 4 in the back.

i used to have setting 5 in the rear but it over steered a little so i lowered it to setting 4 with took away the oversteer

 

[MeanGrn Gt]

pick up the d specs. more adjustability and cheaper sounds like a win win. if ya have c/c plates ull be fine with sn95 struts

 

[SRT Handz]

try and get Fox Struts though even if you have C/C plates..... they are WAY better for lowered stangs.

Since SN95 Struts have long travel, a lowered stang wears them out faster

 

[MeanGrn Gt]

try and get Fox Struts though even if you have C/C plates..... they are WAY better for lowered stangs.

Since SN95 Struts have long travel, a lowered stang wears them out faster

ya but the spacers on the c/c plate already raise the shaft/shorten the travel an 1" atleast

 

[realitygt]

try and get Fox Struts though even if you have C/C plates..... they are WAY better for lowered stangs.

Since SN95 Struts have long travel, a lowered stang wears them out faster

ya but the spacers on the c/c plate already raise the shaft/shorten the travel an 1" atleast

:TY:

 

[Zwolaver21]

Thanks for the responses. I think I am going to go with the D Spec they are cheaper so why not. I may never adjust them once I find the setting I want but it would probably be cool to play around with for awhile.

Anyone know how hard these are to adjust?

 

[Goindeafonmtx]

try and get Fox Struts though even if you have C/C plates..... they are WAY better for lowered stangs.

Since SN95 Struts have long travel, a lowered stang wears them out faster

ya but the spacers on the c/c plate already raise the shaft/shorten the travel an 1" atleast

True story.

 

[justinschmidt1]

I love the bilsteins!

 

[Matt94GT]

I have Tokico 5-ways and love em'!!!! I never adjust the setting...i just keep in on 5 in the front, 4 in the back.

i used to have setting 5 in the rear but it over steered a little so i lowered it to setting 4 with took away the oversteer

Maybe ill try that.

 

[ReplicaR]

Before you buy anything and I mean anything at all. Read this link.

http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets6.html

Very informative, cuts it like it is.

 

[ReplicaR]

I have Tokico 5-ways and love em'!!!! I never adjust the setting...i just keep in on 5 in the front, 4 in the back.

i used to have setting 5 in the rear but it over steered a little so i lowered it to setting 4 with took away the oversteer

Maybe ill try that.

You can't just ask what setting work and expect it to do the same on your car. The only true way to dial in a shock is to drive it hard (autoX or track), record the lap times, and play with them. See what works for your self and what doesn't. Running shocks on fully firm setting btw at all times is a good recipe for a blowout.

 

[Matt94GT]

I know but its not a BAD idea to base off of.

 

[ReplicaR]

Actually it is a bad idea. Handz has different springs, different weight distribution. You always start off from fully soft and work your way up. There is a big difference between what feels fast and what is fast.

 

[SRT Handz]

Actually it is a bad idea. Handz has different springs, different weight distribution. You always start off from fully soft and work your way up. There is a big difference between what feels fast and what is fast.

you dont wanna start off on the lowest setting with the Tokico 5 ways. Setting number one is REALLY REALLY SOFT

1 - Soft Soft
2 - Soft
3 - Stock
4 - Stiff
5 - Stiff Stiff

Setting 1 is REALLY REALLY Soft.... dont even both trying it out

 

[ReplicaR]

If you'd look at that link I've posted, you would see that unless the shock has been custom built/shock dynoed, the adjustment on them is never linear. What's more is that adjustment curve could be all over the place. The knob on there is not really for adjusting firmness or whatever, but rather to dial in shock valving for the spring you have. Even when I was playing with my Konis at the track, I started at fully soft, and worked to 1 and 1/4 turn to get the fastest time.

 

[Zwolaver21]

Before you buy anything and I mean anything at all. Read this link.

http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets6.html

Very informative, cuts it like it is.

Thanks man, After reading that I am going with bilstein.