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nightwalker · 02-07-2004, 01:08 AM

Just curious, I had a debate with my friend, and we were talking about shock/strut settings. I have my Teins set 4clicks from hardest in front, and 10 clicks from hardest in the rear. Essentially setting the rear softer. The rear of my car also has more bracing than the front. This feels good to me, but my friend was chatting with his dentist today, and the guy suggested that I try stiffer in the rear (btw, this guys is a SCCA champ, couple years forgot what class) Now I'm confused, and am about to go and play with my settings. Just wanted to know what you guys have yours set at?

balmo · 02-07-2004, 09:20 AM

on my ae86 at the autox, full stiff at the front and a "click" softer in the rear. in any case, my rear is never stiffer than my fronts.

Var · 02-07-2004, 09:54 AM

every setup i've seen has the rears stiffer. I got agx on my car with 6.7K/5.5K spring rates. My front shocks are set to 1 an my rears are set to 8. I've experimented with different ride heights and stiffness. The font end should be a little lower than the rear and the front shocks should be a little softer than the rear.

02-07-2004, 01:08 AM	#1
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 46 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what does everyone have their shocks set at? Just curious, I had a debate with my friend, and we were talking about shock/strut settings. I have my Teins set 4clicks from hardest in front, and 10 clicks from hardest in the rear. Essentially setting the rear softer. The rear of my car also has more bracing than the front. This feels good to me, but my friend was chatting with his dentist today, and the guy suggested that I try stiffer in the rear (btw, this guys is a SCCA champ, couple years forgot what class) Now I'm confused, and am about to go and play with my settings. Just wanted to know what you guys have yours set at? __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

02-07-2004, 09:54 AM	#3
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	every setup i've seen has the rears stiffer. I got agx on my car with 6.7K/5.5K spring rates. My front shocks are set to 1 an my rears are set to 8. I've experimented with different ride heights and stiffness. The font end should be a little lower than the rear and the front shocks should be a little softer than the rear. __________________ Hi

02-07-2004, 09:20 AM	#2
balmo Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: bay area Age: 46 Posts: 319 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	on my ae86 at the autox, full stiff at the front and a "click" softer in the rear. in any case, my rear is never stiffer than my fronts.