Can I install my sport springs and only replace rear shocks??
04-07-2003, 03:12 AM
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one possible issue ...
From your post, I'm not sure if you intend to replace your OEM rear shocks with Bilstein/Koni, or just with new OEM shocks, but if your rear shocks are stiffer than your front shocks (aftermarket shocks are a lot firmer), you will see a greater tendency towards gentle oversteer in some conditions, and snap oversteer if you are braking-and-turning.
(I imagine that your sport springs would make this even worse since higher rear spring rates were probably selected in an effort to reduce understeer -- not sure, though.)
(I imagine that your sport springs would make this even worse since higher rear spring rates were probably selected in an effort to reduce understeer -- not sure, though.)
04-07-2003, 06:08 AM
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another problem ...
If your front shocks aren't matched to your rears, the car will have a tendency to "porpoise" ... The softer front shocks will allow the front to bounce more than the rear.
Not too bad at lower speeds, but it can be very noticeable when driving on highways.
Not too bad at lower speeds, but it can be very noticeable when driving on highways.
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