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Re: Back with a vengeance

To: "Ray Cole" <raycole@mindspring.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Back with a vengeance
From: "Kyle Hagemann" <kwhcpa@addler.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 09:20:06 -0700
> Some time ago there was thread, the conclusion of which was that with a
> comp suspension and heavy duty springs softer shocks may be a better
> choice.  I am guessing that a combination of firm springs and hard shocks
> can cause a lot of bounce on anything but the smoothest of roads.
>
> I have the comp front suspension and an extra spring in the rear with the
> grey KYBs and it seems to work well.  For racing on a smooth track the
> KONIs or white KYBs may be better but for street driving the combination of
> stiff springs and a softer shock has worked well for me.
>
> Ray Cole

Hi guys-

Just to muddy the waters, my 240Z, with (IMHO) super stiff Suspension
Techniques springs, needs the adjustable struts set to X-stiff to prevent
oscillation.  If I set them softer, I get that tres-cool riceboy bounce.

Just FYI-
Kyle
'72 240Z
'69 2000
'71 PL521



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