View Single Post
Old 04-08-2007, 10:27 PM   #12
qwikz28
13 Second Club / Moderator
 
qwikz28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ
Posts: 8,694
iTrader: (6)
Social Networks:

Quote:
Originally Posted by BMF View Post
I would think a heavier spring rate would make life easier on a shock, similar to having more compression valving.

Do you have any experience to back up this, or is a theory?

I've used a few different shock setups with a few different springs....and its never become an issue.
Koni Street adjustable, Afco double adjustable, Koni SPA1, and factory shocks with
Small block springs, 260lbs/in rate springs, and 212lbs/in rate springs.

Never become an issue.

And what exactly is the change you're suggesting to be made with the shocks? where are they going with the valving?
I'm not saying you're wrong, simply interested in the facts/testing behind this.
I've what i would consider quite a bit of extensive research on stock based suspensions, including designing and building my own bolt-on subframe....and i've yet to come across something like this.
Brian
my statement is based on theory, and experience from some suspension guys who know their stuff. now, i'm talking about street driving rather than strip, just to clarify.

maybe i'll explain further tommorow, i'm just too tired right now
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by LS1ow View Post
Except Jersey mike, great kid, but the way he looks at me makes me feel like im in danger
qwikz28 is offline   Reply With Quote