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Mach I shocks with H&R SS

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ngjcs3

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I am looking to change my shocks and struts out. I want something that will give a better cornering performace. I guess that will mean a stiffer ride. But i don't want to be too stiff.

My only suspension mod is H&R Super Sport springs, and I heard that mach I shocks is a good match with the springs. Is this what i am looking for?
Thanks for the input guys...
 

triggz

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I'm curious about the same combo. With H&Rs i lost 2" of strut travel and it shows on rough roads. Shocks seem fine though..
 

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Although the H&R SS springs are low, they do not have overly high spring rates. This makes the Mach I Tokicos a great match especially if you are on a budget. You can have the springs and shocks for about $450-max. I have had this setup for over a year and couldn't be happier. My car needs C/C plates. The guy that does my alignments said he'd like to get another .5* of negative camber so I have some Pro3i plates from Stangnets Partsshopper to fix that.

BTW, I don't know where you've priced the Mach I shocks, but I got mine here. Look at the first item on the list. They are still $179 for all four. You cannot beat that for a good shock and strut combo
 

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nickthegenius said:
Although the H&R SS springs are low, they do not have overly high spring rates. This makes the Mach I Tokicos a great match especially if you are on a budget. You can have the springs and shocks for about $450-max. I have had this setup for over a year and couldn't be happier. My car needs C/C plates. The guy that does my alignments said he'd like to get another .5* of negative camber so I have some Pro3i plates from Stangnets Partsshopper to fix that.

BTW, I don't know where you've priced the Mach I shocks, but I got mine here. Look at the first item on the list. They are still $179 for all four. You cannot beat that for a good shock and strut combo
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I completely agree, I just installed my H&R SS's with the Mach1 setup and the ride is awesome, a little stiffer but the ride is still smooth.
 
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