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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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koni or bilstein?

koni or bilstein? the never ending debate....
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 02:09 PM
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I'd go with Koni as they're adjustable. Set your fronts to #1 and leave your rears on "0" and you're good to go.
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I've got a full set of Koni sitting on the garage floor. I'm getting them in when the new spring pads get here. I'll let you know the results
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josh...if im rubbing in the rear....its it still comfortable to go with 1 in the rear too? or will setting it at 0 be okay cuz my right rear rubs on uneven roads
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what spring pad are you running?
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