Thats what Im saying...its just textbook stuff.

I still think the blues will be fine. What makes the KYB or Koni more capable? Again man, Ive seen people running these setups that everyone on the internet says "doesn't work."

Much like the KYB over 1.5" comment that gets circulated.

 

The KYB over 2.5" lowering automatically blowing out is indeed exaggerated. But we have had several members here post about blowing their AGXs with a lot of lowering.

The thing that really causes the problem, like I said, is the spring rates. Usually the AGXs blow out with springs like H&R Race or with skunk2 coilovers because they both have spring rates around 500 lb/in.

 

Yes, but why is that? What physically makes them not able to hold x spring rate?

This is what I dont know, and this is what I dont buy.

 

May I add that a good corner weigting and balance job also prolongs any shock's lifespan. Before I got on the scales, my front left was carrying about 160 pounds more than the front passenger . But in daily and even spirited driving, I couldnt detect any difference, but now that its balanced out, i definitely feel an improvement.

 

How much is it to get your car corner weighted? Do they adjust you shocks and springs as well when doing the job? Anyone know of any places in the bay area who does corner weighting?

 

Low quality valves have a tendency to blow under high strain. That's really all it is... :dunno:

 

this is what i don't understand:

if Skunks are suppose to be a stiffer race spring, wouldn't that mean it takes more load off of the shock? a spring constant gives you the amount of compressive force it takes to move the spring. :thinking:

so if a "softer" spring such as GC has a lower spring rate, wouldn't more weight get transferred over to the shock? :dunno:


also, i have the Tokico Blue with SkunkWORKS and the ride sucks cause my shocks are blown..

 

But what about the valve is low quality?

 

Spring is meant to hold the weight. Strut/Shock is meant to control bump and rebound.

All hydraulic shock absorbers work by the principle of converting kinetic energy (movement) into thermic energy (heat). For that purpose, fluid in the shock absorber is forced to flow through restricted outlets and valve systems, thus generating hydraulic resistance.

Stiffer springs mean more and quicker transition from bump to rebound. Also have less suspension travel so if shock valving or internal friction cause too much heat you blow. I'm not saying this is the case for AGX of Tokico w/Skunks cuz I don't have that setup. I do know that my Koni's have been bulletproof.

Adjustability is good for me. I adjust my yellows a minimum of twice per year, usually much more depending on how often I get to autocross.