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Originally Posted by KA24DESOneThree
!Zar!, it's all in the idea that stiff means less roll, and that's kind of what the Japanese lower-end coilover manufacturers are designing, then having made God knows where. Stiffness artificially reduces roll which should be reduced through other means like upgrading sways.
I cannot believe that a coilover in this price bracket can have anything resembling proper bump response, especially at this stiffness level.
If you want a proper grip coilover, you'll have to listen to Steve or Ace. These Japanese-designed, ??-made cheapo aftermarket coilovers lack proper valving. Their stiffness is a liability when trying to walk the razor's edge of maximum adhesion.
This is why I'm location-apathetic. SD guys love PBM, LA guys love PG, TX guys love Viceroy, etc. There's a whole lot of unwarranted nut-swinging around here.
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Ahem, I am from LA and though I know Aaron and Lindsay and have nothing against them, do not lump me into this LA guys love PG generalization. There are to many 240 guys in Los Angeles with lots of experience and knowledge, that have nothing to do with PG, for you to be making this generalization.
I have posted numerously as well over the years about Koni's and Ground control. I have tried out several different brands of shocks as well. I do have a set of KBEE's on one of my cars right now to check them out. I also have Ohlins on one of my other cars.
I am building a set of Koni's because I want them. I do agree with Zar that most of the people jocking PBMAX are just saying they are stiff as hell which means they rock. You know as well as I that does not make the shock.
Though I will say your Generalizations about locations swinging to a particular manufacture are just that. Names will sell a brand there is no doubt. Though it does not mean everyone is on the same bandwagon.