Shocks and sports springs vs. Coil Overs

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May 11, 2002 | 12:30 PM

HomeLan

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Shocks and sports springs vs. Coil Overs

Which one is better? I'm trying to fix up my 95 Maxima for performance. Please give me your opinions, thanks.

May 11, 2002 | 12:34 PM

Vyrus

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My preference for performance (along with many other .Org members):
1. Full coilovers
2. Springs / Struts
3. 1/2 Coilovers

-Cyrus

May 11, 2002 | 12:36 PM

HomeLan

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what's the difference between shocks/springs and coil overs? I know shocks can be adjusted from soft to stiff and coil overs can adjust height (??) right?

May 11, 2002 | 12:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by HomeLan
what's the difference between shocks/springs and coil overs? I know shocks can be adjusted from soft to stiff and coil overs can adjust height (??) right?

Yes, that's right. Some shocks (for us Konis Adjustables and KYB AGXs) you can adjust the ride quality on, and all full coilovers you can adjust ride height, quality, and many other things as well on.
-Cyrus