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Old 05-18-2004, 05:48 PM
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I dont know why but I think Kg/m race springs are really not suitable for koni yellows. The ride is harsh even if I adjust to the softest setting. It feels as though I am still using the stock shocks cause they ride the same. Is it because Koni Yellow is not a good match against stiffer springs? The harsh ride is driving me crazy to the point where I wanna replace my springs or better yet sell my springs and shocks and get coilovers..............Can ou guys give me some input thanks!

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- I heard the race springs are REALLY stiff... that might be the problem...
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kg/mm springs are known to be very stiff, especially the race version. i think the kg/mm super sports are a better match, and you can use the lower perch to make it have the same drop as the race springs.
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I think the problem is the springs, they are too stiff. I am thinking about getting Espelir springs to match the Konis, what you guys think? Thanks
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Espelir springs, IMO are really soft. When I get Konis I'm putting full stiffness. If I had Tein RAs or RSs, I would put them to max stiffness also.
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Originally posted by YeLLoWs2knVA
Espelir springs, IMO are really soft. When I get Konis I'm putting full stiffness. If I had Tein RAs or RSs, I would put them to max stiffness also.
But still harder than stock tho?
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Yes stiff than stock. Stock feels like a luxury car.
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If you're looking to replace your springs...and I cannot speak for race...but I can say with confidence just how satisfied I am with super sports from KG/MM. I'm running KG/MM Super Sports with Koni Yellows and I'm extremely happy. Still stiff...but only slightly moreso than stock. But with the drop I have to respect that there is less shock travel to absorb bumps...thus a stiffer ride. But again, the super sports have a less severe drop than [most] other springs out there. And they're soft enough that I have excellent control and feedback.

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From what I've been able to research, I'm leaning towards the Ground Control/Koni set-up. The Eibach springs are 340f/380r which may be too 'soft' for you guys but it is suppose to be a very complementary combo for the car. Stiffer than stock('04) with adjustable height.
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kg/mm race and stock shocks

kg/mm race and koni's

stock gc and koni's :rubbed:

eibach ers 500/gc perches/koni's ...handles incredibly great but with tradeoffs


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