What shock and spring combo work good together?
What shock and spring combo work good together?
Looking into upgrading some suspension parts on the spider. What would you guys recommend for street use? Thx for any inputyou got for a novice.
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Re: What shock and spring combo work good together?
I'm happy with the stock bushings sold by the vendors. I have the after market springs from IAP and cut one coil from the rears+ KYB's G-2's.& 205/50-15 tires. Now, unlike many here, this is all I have driven,the 70 I had 30+ years ago.. I can't remember.
I'd hope some would have experience with several set-ups and offer more comparisons.
I'd hope some would have experience with several set-ups and offer more comparisons.
80 FI spider
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2017 Golf R ( APR Stg. 1)
2018 F350 crew long box
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Re: What shock and spring combo work good together?
I'm pleased with my early Spider springs and yellow Konis. I also have a 1" swaybar in the front and am running 205/60/13 tires. I don't feel it has an excessively stiff ride for regular driving, but it handles great with minimal sidewall roll when I autocross it. In fact, when I have my autocross tires on, I can't even break it loose.....and I try real hard!
1972 124 Spider (Don)
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
1971 124 Spider (Juan)
1986 Bertone X19 (Blue)
1978 124 Spider Lemons racer
1974 X19 SCCA racer (Paul)
2012 500 Prima Edizione #19 (Mini Rossa)
Ever changing count of parts cars....It's a disease!
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Re: What shock and spring combo work good together?
For my rebuild, I went with full urethane bushings front and rear, IAP performance sping kit, KYB shocks, Performance front and rear sway bars and 205/50 15 tires. I am extremely pleased with the vast improvement in handling and the ride is still compliant enough for my tastes.
Kevin McMullen
1974 Fiat Spider - Restoration Complete! But the mods/refinements continue
1980 Fiat Spider
2013 Subaru WRX
1974 Fiat Spider - Restoration Complete! But the mods/refinements continue
1980 Fiat Spider
2013 Subaru WRX