shocks

[LETZRIDE]

Ok I'm still toying with suspension mods, Im having a hard time deciding what to get and trying to save money...Is it ok to replace just the rear shocks? I have stock suspension right now, and I was thinking of just putting in single adjustable koni's in the back...I think my front shocks are fine, so by replacing the rear ones I can adjust them for when I go to the track and when Im on the street...or would this be a bad idea and just kill my handling?

[UDLOSE98]

Re: shocks

I see no problem with just doing the rears

[DeuceX]

Re: shocks

I know of some people that have done it (Not to F-bodies), and they didn't report any probs. You'll probably notice a difference in how the car reacts when the front tires hit something and when the rears hit something (like a pothole).

[LETZRIDE]

Re: shocks

I know of some people that have done it (Not to F-bodies), and they didn't report any probs. You'll probably notice a difference in how the car reacts when the front tires hit something and when the rears hit something (like a pothole).

How so?...In a good or bad way?

[DeuceX]

Re: shocks

Depends on how you have the shocks adjusted. "Harder" will help keep the car from squatting in the rear when you take off, but you'll feel bumps more, while softer will increase how much you squat while lessening the feel of the bumps.

[mloaks]

Re: shocks

Sam Straino sez never do partials, fwiw...

[Disruptore4]

Re: shocks

I think if you were going to go with shocks in either the front or back, I'd probably do the fronts. There is a guy running a Z28 in autox around here and he's running Koni yellows in the front and bilsteins in the back. Stock springs. That's also another option. Best advice I could give is just wait until you have enough money to do it all at once, and GET AN ALIGNMENT after it's done. You'll be much happier having it all done at once rather than partially. Just my $0.02. Good luck with it!

[jdkvice]

Re: shocks

Amen to the alignment ^^^^^. And watch out for the shady garages who dont do the alignment after the install! You'll be back soon to buy tires......

[DeuceX]

Re: shocks

Definately get the alignment...bad alignments eat tires like candy :D