When did you start wearing glasses???Yes. I talked to the koni rep at mustang week last year and he informed me the oranges are the same as the yellows on the softest settings.
Just a fun driver. grocery getter that would occasionally get some "spririted " driving........ I am guessing the Gabriels would work fine for my driving, but for $100 more if the Koni's would make a big difference I would do it?@bird_dog0347
Better for what type of use? Valving makes for different ride and handling characteristics.
Do you want your kidney stones shaken loose?Just a fun driver. grocery getter that would occasionally get some "spririted " driving........
I only have one kidney.... Would the Koni's be that much rougher??Do you want your kidney stones shaken loose?
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It sounds like the orange ones in my Pic are the softest riding Koni's??This will help.
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Orange are the softest, like the soft setting on the yellows, is what I read.It sounds like the orange ones in my Pic are the softest riding Koni's??
Agreed that the dampers can make a huge difference if the springs are soft, but like you and I already both said, they would be mismatched in that case. Again, decide how you want the car to ride and perform, where you are and are not willing to compromise, then pick the springs and dampers to meet that goal. Sway bars and overall suspension geometry play a huge role in it too but for the purpose of this conversations let's stick to the springs and dampers.Orange are the softest, like the soft setting on the yellows, is what I read.
I disagree with the statement that the shocks only affect the ride a little bit. Unless you have a ridiculously high spring rate, (for a lowered or track only car), the shocks’ valving will make the difference between feeling every expansion crack and rock or not, and floating or having very little suspension travel over road variations.
Springs do matter in ride quality and handling, but they have to work with the dampers.
Example, on our first band wagon, I had the shocks and struts replaced, and they used the wrong KYB model. It went to riding like a freakin’ lumber wagon until we sold it. The next time, I was specific about which Monroe shocks and struts I wanted, and not only did it get rid of the rear float over big road dips it came with from the factory, it also rode smoother, even fully loaded.
The Oespectra dampers I put on my Grand Marquis restored both the ride and handling to smooth and more controled to cop car and taxi levels. I could have gone with something tighter, but these dampers and springs work well together.
You have to think about the whole package.
Ok. You are also thinking about the whole package.Agreed that the dampers can make a huge difference if the springs are soft, but like you and I already both said, they would be mismatched in that case. Again, decide how you want the car to ride and perform, where you are and are not willing to compromise, then pick the springs and dampers to meet that goal. Sway bars and overall suspension geometry play a huge role in it too but for the purpose of this conversations let's stick to the springs and dampers.
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