adjustible shocks

Ryguy33 · November 22nd, 2009, 01:46 AM

so i have the tokico d-spec shocks and i have them set to the tightest setting is this bad? because a friend said that you want them at half tightness for best performance.

and an un related question..im soon to be getting either a roll bar (4 point), or h&r ss springs. what would you guys recomend?

suprajay79 · November 22nd, 2009, 01:49 AM

It's all dependent on what you want out of them. If you wanna roll around with tight shocks, hell, be my guest and enjoy bro.

As for performance use, that's just probably going to take a lot of seat time and a few nights at the strip. Like I said, it's really on preference.

Ryguy33 · November 22nd, 2009, 01:51 AM

and i forgot to say that this is not for the strip but for the twisties

Scott2001GT · November 22nd, 2009, 01:58 AM

stiffer for twisties...

umm i would say lower springs to lower your center of gravity.

How do you like your D-specs?

Ryguy33 · November 22nd, 2009, 02:08 AM

i like em alot
on the softest setting they are way more comfortable than stock
and on the stiffest you feel everything..they are some great shocks

Scott2001GT · November 22nd, 2009, 02:13 AM

nice..i want them. But drag springs, SFC, and LCAs first.

DickH · November 22nd, 2009, 02:17 AM

adjustable shocks = ftw Try different settings on them to find what you like. Find the cozy spot for normal driving, and the settings you feel are best for whatever other driving you do.

PowerShiftz02GT · November 22nd, 2009, 11:29 AM

+1 i love mine. But i have mine set to 3 Turns from the Stiffest setting all around. Now the stiffer you go the less grip you i will have, BUT the more responce you will have. Im actually going to change my settings in the spring. For good turn in, i THINK you will want the rear to be less stiff then the front. This way the front is stiffer for good responce and the rear will allow the car to carry out the turn. with the rear softer then the front it should create less drifting around turns if that is a problem for you. I don't like them how my settings are right now. My car fishtails if im going pretty fast around a turn but im sure much of that is from the LCA/UCA. I think i need so soften up the rear. But I have no idea how you are going around town in the Stiffest settings. For me 3 turns from Stiff is like riding on speed bumps lol. but mine was a daily driver for the last year. When i first got them installed i ran around town with the settings at Half way all the way around. It was a very comfortable to drive, great daily driver setting. But i did feel some bodyroll, but I did notice the Grip i got at half and half was MUCH better then the stiffer setting i am running now.

So for the spring i think my settings are going to be:
Front: 3 turns from stiff
Rear: Half way from stiff and soft

Ill see how this works.

Ohh, i also have H&R SS springs. Go great with the shocks/struts. id get springs before a roll bar.

pyschopath76 · November 22nd, 2009, 11:34 AM

im gonna get me some of these things when i get back home. i have heard nothing but good things about them.

Ryguy33 · November 22nd, 2009, 12:49 PM

thanks for your help guys!

Scott2001GT · November 22nd, 2009, 02:41 PM

how are the shocks and struts for drag?

PowerShiftz02GT · November 22nd, 2009, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Scott2001GT

how are the shocks and struts for drag?

im sure they are great if you are not a Hard Core drag strip guy. I really don't mess with the settings for drag. Im more of a handling person. But from what i hear these shocks and struts are not the Best for Drag. there are better stuff out there. But if you want an All around shock/strut for Handling/drag. Im sure these will get the job done but i really haven't tried them for drag yet.

Check this thread out... http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...hem-again.html

I think they talk about drag in it^^

Scott2001GT · November 22nd, 2009, 09:26 PM

aight thanks man!

November 22nd, 2009, 01:46 AM	#1
Ryguy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 1,916 iTrader: 1 reviews	adjustible shocks so i have the tokico d-spec shocks and i have them set to the tightest setting is this bad? because a friend said that you want them at half tightness for best performance. and an un related question..im soon to be getting either a roll bar (4 point), or h&r ss springs. what would you guys recomend? __________________ Mods = stuff to make me take corner faster

November 22nd, 2009, 01:51 AM	#3
Ryguy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 1,916 iTrader: 1 reviews	and i forgot to say that this is not for the strip but for the twisties __________________ Mods = stuff to make me take corner faster

November 22nd, 2009, 01:58 AM	#4
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	stiffer for twisties... umm i would say lower springs to lower your center of gravity. How do you like your D-specs? __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

November 22nd, 2009, 02:08 AM	#5
Ryguy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 1,916 iTrader: 1 reviews	i like em alot on the softest setting they are way more comfortable than stock and on the stiffest you feel everything..they are some great shocks __________________ Mods = stuff to make me take corner faster

November 22nd, 2009, 02:13 AM	#6
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	nice..i want them. But drag springs, SFC, and LCAs first. __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

November 22nd, 2009, 02:17 AM	#7
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,191 iTrader: 2 reviews	adjustable shocks = ftw Try different settings on them to find what you like. Find the cozy spot for normal driving, and the settings you feel are best for whatever other driving you do. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

November 22nd, 2009, 11:29 AM	#8
PowerShiftz02GT MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,204 iTrader: 13 reviews	+1 i love mine. But i have mine set to 3 Turns from the Stiffest setting all around. Now the stiffer you go the less grip you i will have, BUT the more responce you will have. Im actually going to change my settings in the spring. For good turn in, i THINK you will want the rear to be less stiff then the front. This way the front is stiffer for good responce and the rear will allow the car to carry out the turn. with the rear softer then the front it should create less drifting around turns if that is a problem for you. I don't like them how my settings are right now. My car fishtails if im going pretty fast around a turn but im sure much of that is from the LCA/UCA. I think i need so soften up the rear. But I have no idea how you are going around town in the Stiffest settings. For me 3 turns from Stiff is like riding on speed bumps lol. but mine was a daily driver for the last year. When i first got them installed i ran around town with the settings at Half way all the way around. It was a very comfortable to drive, great daily driver setting. But i did feel some bodyroll, but I did notice the Grip i got at half and half was MUCH better then the stiffer setting i am running now. So for the spring i think my settings are going to be: Front: 3 turns from stiff Rear: Half way from stiff and soft Ill see how this works. Ohh, i also have H&R SS springs. Go great with the shocks/struts. id get springs before a roll bar. __________________ Last edited by PowerShiftz02GT; November 22nd, 2009 at 11:39 AM.

November 22nd, 2009, 11:34 AM	#9
pyschopath76 Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT slow as sin.... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 977 iTrader: 0 reviews	im gonna get me some of these things when i get back home. i have heard nothing but good things about them. __________________ JLT Ram Air Intake/Accufab 70mm Throttle Body & Upper Plenum/SLP Longtube Headers/SLP Catted X-pipe/SLP LM1/4.10 gears Military Crew - AZ2(AW) Black Stang Member #6

November 22nd, 2009, 12:49 PM	#10
Ryguy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 1,916 iTrader: 1 reviews	thanks for your help guys! __________________ Mods = stuff to make me take corner faster

November 22nd, 2009, 02:41 PM	#11
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	how are the shocks and struts for drag? __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

November 22nd, 2009, 09:26 PM	#13
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	aight thanks man! __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

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