[Shotimes] Trip to FPS

[Ron Porter]

One other issue to consider is that the Gen 1-2 SHO Eibachs were made for
the SHO. The Gen 3 Eibachs are really only made for the SLO, and not
recommended for the SHO. In seeing Tony Fullone's '98 with the Eibachs, the
car drops a LOT.

On my '94, the rear KYBs were fine (I had Eibachs), but the front didn't
have enough rebound control. OTOH, they still worked well on the track with
the good compression control on the front. When Garber bought my car, he
hated them, but I found them to be OK.

I understand that Adam has a '92, which could be an issue, but the KYB GR2s
could be fine on a Gen 3 with the SLO Eibachs.

If I did it again, I would probably try the Sachs, as it appears the Tokicos
may no longer be available. I've had the Koni/ Eibach combo n my '95, but
I'm not sure that I would go that way again (except for a SHO that did more
track time).

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Rick Glass
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2006 4:45 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Trip to FPS

I hated the Eibach/KYB combo on my 94, pogo stick is exactly how I used to 
describe it.

Rick Glass
        '99 SF  88k Flowmasters  Kirk'd
        '99 VW 124k Bone Stock  Kirk'd

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ian Fisher" <dataflash@yahoo.com>
To: "Adam Phillips" <adambant@hotmail.com>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2006 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Trip to FPS


> Hey Adam
> Glad to hear that you had a good experience with FPS.
>
> Have you been on the list for awhile? I'm also in NJ;
> I live in Gloucester County but my girlfriend lives in
> Robbinsville which is very close to you if you live in
> Trenton.
>
> Just a note (and others can chime in here); you may
> not be happy with KYB's and Eibachs. The KYB strut
> does not offer enough dampening for the eibach spring
> and you will likely bounce like a pogo stick after
> hitting a bump. It's an unsettling and somewhat
> dangerous situation as it gets worse. The KYB's
> probably won't last long either. If you want a stiffer
> springs such as Eibachs, Intrax, or Moogs, your best
> bet is to get some Koni strut inserts.
>
> Are you installing your suspension yourself?
>
> It's always good to find another tri-state SHO member.
> Perhaps we'll meet up some time. There are a lot of
> SHO people up in your area. I was just up there today!
> =)
>
> Ian
>
> --- Adam Phillips <adambant@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Well i got home about 7:15 saturday morning from
>> FPS, in Douglasville, GA. I
>> headed down tuesday morning, to drop the car off on
>> wedsneday morning. A lot
>> of driving, 860 miles each way. However, well worth
>> the trip. Doug, as well
>> as his employees really know there stuff, go the
>> extra mile, and treat your
>> car as there own, something you dont see anymore.  I
>> had the 60k done, new
>> motor and tranny mounts put in, many misc. things
>> replaced that were going
>> to be a problem down the road, and they are shipping
>> out my Eibachs
>> preloaded with KYB's early this week.  When i save
>> up my $$ i will probably
>> be going back down to get a supercharger :)  I had a
>> great time hanging out
>> down there, and Doug showed me some cool cars he
>> worked/is working on. What
>> a treat. Just sharing my trip/experience at FPS if
>> anyone was curious. I
>> highly recommend FPS to anyone with a SHO, or FORD
>> for that matter.
>>
>>
>> Adam Phillips
>> Trenton, NJ
>> 92 White MTX
>> 137k, HID's
>> Tinted, ALSFB's
>> Navigated
>> Eibachs & KYB's to come...
>>
>>
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