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Old 07-07-2003, 02:02 PM
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if i were to change the shocks on my car, would i get a noticeable improvement in handling if i left the stock springs on there?
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i think the ride would be a little stiffer which would be good, but it wouldn't be a huge improvement.
Old 07-07-2003, 02:21 PM
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depends on which suspension system you went with
Old 07-07-2003, 06:10 PM
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do you mean which brand of shocks i got? or wether i got adjustable shocks or non-adj?
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your ride will either be stiffer and more responsive.
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Old 07-07-2003, 07:38 PM
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Actually your ride will corner better with aftermarket shocks and stock springs compared to stock shocks and aftermartket springs.

Shocks can control body roll, rebound and compression better than springs.
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Old 07-07-2003, 07:44 PM
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Originally posted by CivicSiRacer
Actually your ride will corner better with aftermarket shocks and stock springs compared to stock shocks and aftermartket springs.

Shocks can control body roll, rebound and compression better than springs.
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do u NOT want to lower ur car?

cause if u are planning on lowering it eventually i would wait till u can do it all at ounce to save yourself the trouble
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this must be the 50th thread on springs and shocks in this forum.......i'm not dropping my shit now, its getting played out......is that even possible :dunno:
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Yes it would make a noticable difference :thumbup:
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Originally posted by Ferio Man
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do u NOT want to lower ur car?

cause if u are planning on lowering it eventually i would wait till u can do it all at ounce to save yourself the trouble
i'd prolly want to keep it the stock height due to the completely crappy roads that im forced to drive one.



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